by Great Joy Studio | May 23, 2012 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric
. . . . . And more QUILTS! Just returned from the (Spring 2012) International Quilt Market in Kansas City. Here are a few photos of our quilt show experience.
A couple of late nights were spent tie-ing up loose ends.
Loading the rented Stow-N-Go.
The Stow-N-Go crunched before ever getting out of town! Designer Duck Tape put us back on our way.
Arrived at the historic Hilton President Hotel – Additional TREAT!
My Sewing Seeds portion in the Quilting Treasures booth, set up on Thursday.
Short & Stout is my latest release.
And a classic favorite, Hungry Animal Alphabet re-released by Quilting Treasures!
And last but not least, an unexpected friend and Tidings of Great Joy’s namesake inspiration, LINUS!
Compliments of the Project Linus friends.
A fabulous show & time!
by Great Joy Studio | May 1, 2012 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric, Spiritual
com·pelledcom·pel·ling
transitive verb
1: to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly <hunger compelled him to eat>
2: to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure <public opinion compelled her to sign the bill>
3 archaic : to drive together
— com·pel·la·ble adjective
Origin
Middle English compellen, from Anglo-French compeller, from Latin compellere, from com- + pellere to drive
God continues to cause healing as He compels me to create. A collection I call “Sewing Seeds,” is the result of such a significant gift. The group makes it’s official debut (to the trade) at the International Quilt Market in Kansas City, May 18-20. Sewing Seeds features a beautiful blend of original art, vintage images with a sprinkling of sowing related scripture. This market I have the added pleasure of assisting in the display set up so, in preparation I am collecting cans and overseeing other display details.
The Garden/Sewing inspired concept has been on my (ideas) books since 2008. Sowing seeds, both biological and spiritual with a play on the sewing vs sowing words, was a challenge to convey. However, as the line developed, the ideas blossomed through (pain &) perseverance. Knowing that snippets of the healing Holy text as part of a quilt, may offer similar comfort as it covers a child (or someone), perhaps a hundred years from now, for me is an overflowing cup. I am already enjoying the yield and hope you will too. To see more Sewing Seed images, go to FaceBook.
Fabric availability updates to come • here and QuiltingTreasures.com
Quilt Shops are invited to come by the Quilting Treasures booth #1924 – 1931 and pick up a Sewing Seeds gift pack (with purchase)
He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed,Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. Ps.126:6
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 18, 2011 | Quilting & Fabric
What a week of blogging fun! 209 comments and I enjoyed ready every one of them. We all have very strong ideas about how we take our morning cup of Joe or, how we don’t. Very fun reading, thanks to everyone for sharing your favorite coffee combos.
It’s time to announce Joy Studio’s, ‘Cup of (Daily Grind) Quarters, ‘ Blog Hop Party giveaway winner,
JANSIE! You are the winner! Congrats!
The project instructions pictured here can be found at Quilting Treasures.
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 9, 2011 | Quilting & Fabric
It’s a Party! A ‘Quilters Blog Hop Party,’ that is. Complete with give-aways, of course. Quilting Gallery is hosting the Blog Hop Party in celebration of their 4th Birthday so, c’mon & join in the fun.
Our ‘Joy Studio’ blog hop party giveaway features a ‘Cup Full of Quarters’ (fat quarters) from my new fabric line, “Daily Grind.” These colorful quarters will make a perfect coordinating mug rug or give as a gift. To enter just post a comment about how you like your coffee best. If you’re not a coffee lover, that’s OK, just let me know that too. Daily Grind is presented by Quilting Treasures & can be found now, exclusively in quilt shops.
The winner will be drawn and announced following the Blog Party, concluding on
December 17th
For further Quilter’s Blog Hoping Fun & details:
QUILTING GALLERY
Update 12/13/11 pm:
For a second chance to win, comment ‘liked’ and click on ‘Like This’ at Tidings of Great Joy, LLC – Facebook
by Great Joy Studio | Oct 22, 2011 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric
Quiltmaker Magazine Nov/Dec 2011
It’s true, the Hungry Animals are back! Quilting Treasures will be showing the line to quilt shop owners next week (booths 1056 – 1063) at the International Quilt Market in Houston. The classic collection of fabrics will deliver to shops in January. So, be sure to keep an eye out for this popular panel set in bright, bold reds and the other refreshed coordinates.
E-Animal Alphabet Games Collection
by Great Joy Studio | Sep 7, 2011 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric
“Daily Grind” fabric is in! A few days ago, two boxes of my favorite beverage inspired, fabrics arrived from Quilting Treasures. It seems like a hundred years ago that I began work on this art. There were many delays in the creation stages, mostly personal, but the results are rewarding. The warm, neutral tones are perfect for the season and just in time for cool weather. The international impressions are available in independent quilt shops. QT’s Daily Grind project.
Perhaps some quilted mug rugs should be a, just for fun, fall project. The collection includes a (6″) patch panel that would be perfect for those, pot holders, patchwork, pockets, etc. Pretty cute, if I may say so! Any coffee lovers out there?
Looking back this morning at my inspiring ‘Morning Cup’ in this February, 2010 post. I can’t help but to associate what was going on in life, with the specifics surrounding the various art assignments. I suppose the creative thought process cannot be separated from experiences, emotions and events.
Oh, and speaking of a coffee break, I think it’s time for one. A long one at that.
My Sewing Seeds portion in the Quilting Treasures booth, set up on Thursday.
