by Great Joy Studio | Jan 21, 2013 | Art News
Catching (my breath) up from the 2013 Americas Mart Gift Show in Atlanta has been a challenge. Last week was spent finishing work in progress, organizing thoughts, materials, contact info and sending off new art for future (hopefuls) projects.
A few photos of trip highlights.
The eighteen floors of showrooms – looking up the escalator stairway from a welcome cafe resting spot.
Friday night’s annual artist meet up.
A chance meeting with pumpkin pals.
And an artist pal’s signings. This one with Robin Davis at one of the new (additional) Carson locations
Gathered inspiration for studio & home decor ideas.
Stopped by to see an old (licensee partner) friend.
Met new partners, Brian and Todd, the dynamic duo of Frames Plus, Inc. & enjoyed seeing three of my recent collections displayed in their showroom window. The framed print products will be available soon – updates to come.
Wheeled & dealed. 😉
Weathered a dicey ride home.
To a safe and sunny return.
by Great Joy Studio | Jan 7, 2013 | Field Trip
The 2013 Amarica’s Gift Mart in Atlanta is scheduled for this week. I’ve gone back and forth seems like, a million times, on my decision to attend this year. I’m due to depart for there today. Still on the fence. I guess I won’t know until I’m out the door. God willing, is my guess. 😉
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 31, 2012 | Spiritual
Snowy (Happy) New Year everyone!
Sitting cozy today, watching two to three predicted inches of falling (snow) flakes, a gorgeous (my favorite) site. Also reflecting, remembering and declaring resolutions. Setting goals, some spiritual and some personal for 2013. The typical thought process that we all share at this time of year I imagine. A peaceful day following the Christmas hub-bub is nice.
Images created for Quilting Treasures “Appointed Time” fabric collection, created a few years ago, seemed appropriate.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, the scripture that inspired the art group:
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
A good years end message, if you have time.
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 27, 2012 | Home Arts
Thank you for the many Christmas greetings everyone! I especially enjoyed seeing the art/design work on them as well, the salutations inside. Although I (confess that) have mixed sentiments about Santa (still like him though), I am glad that so many are still sending cards, a favorite at Christmas. 
Christmas Cards History
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 18, 2012 | Quilting & Fabric
LUKE Chapter two:
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 11, 2012 | Home Arts
Yikes, only two weeks until Christmas? What a relief this morning, to be able and take my list straight to the computer and begin clicking away. Now, on to a couple more projects. the wrapping, lots of wrapping, Christmas cards and oh yes, the cookies. Whew!
Oh what joy it is . . .
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 3, 2012 | Home Arts
Shopping and decorating has begun. Last week I stole some time to venture out just a bit, with my daughter on a quest for a specific item. Of course, that usually means that I find everything but. One (unexpected) fun find that I couldn’t/didn’t resist were these felt flake placemats. Snow in any form typically puts me in the holiday mode so, my decorating began with my favorite dinnerware group, “Hilltop Snowmen.”
Now . . . let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
by Great Joy Studio | Nov 26, 2012 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric
Quilting Treasures “Short and Stout” collection of fabrics delivered this week!
Created earlier this year . . .
. . to the finished goods, which are truly beautiful. Hope you’ll enjoy.
To get a better look of what was inside, visit us on Facebook:
Tidings of Great Joy, LLC
or click on the Quilting Treasures link at the top of this page.
Available in quilt shops now.
by Great Joy Studio | Nov 20, 2012 | Home Arts, Treasured Tuesday's
This week is dedicated to family and home arts. Lots of gathering, pie baking, table setting, crafting & stuffing!
Some of our typical Thanksgiving holiday traditions . . . 
S – O • T – H – A – N – K – F – U – L – L !
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Henny-penny, Cockylocky, Ducky-daddles, Goosey-poosey, Turkey-lurkey, and Foxy-woxy!
by Great Joy Studio | Nov 12, 2012 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric
Working so far ahead for fabric and other product collections, release dates do not always allow an opportunity to share the work while in progress. In the coming weeks/months, I hope to incorporate some just for fun projects into my schedule that would provide an opportunity to show personal techniques and new ones I want to try, as well.
Our “Bakers Dozen” fabric collection is available in quilt shops now so, I thought I would post a few sketches done around this time, last year. You may remember my June 8th post when the fabrics were delivered to me. I confess – I was eager to show this beautiful batch of goods & goodies from Quilting Treasures. 
The eighteen floors of showrooms – looking up the escalator stairway from a welcome cafe resting spot.
Friday night’s annual artist meet up.
A chance meeting with pumpkin pals.
And an artist pal’s signings. This one with Robin Davis at one of the new (additional) Carson locations
Gathered inspiration for studio & home decor ideas.
Stopped by to see an old (licensee partner) friend.
Wheeled & dealed. 😉
Weathered a dicey ride home.
To a safe and sunny return.
