Wow! Windows are open this morning due to a nice break from the heat. Lo eighty’s for the high, all Week. August in Missouri, un-heard of! Hope it lasts.
W, for Wonderful Weather.
The featured W image is from my first fabric line, Hungry Animal Alphabet, Which Will be making another appearance soon. I’ll reveal the details later. Meanwhile, how many W’s in the image above do you count?
Last November (9th) I posted Finishing Touches which included a hint about the 2011 Spring fabric line that I had just completed. Well, Spring Quilt Market begins at the end of the week so, I’m letting the beans out of the bag. Terri, your guess was correct, COFFEE it is! “Daily Grind” is a chocolate-y colored, internationally flavored, polka dotted fun group of fabrics. Hope you like the collection of art as much as I enjoy a freshly brewed morning cup!
Quilt shop owners stopping by the Quilting Treasures booths, 300 – 307 in Salt Lake City, May 13th through the 15th, 2011 have a special “Daily Grind” surprise gift offer waiting for them. Be sure to stop by.
Available in quilt shops Mid-June.
My cup runneth over. Psalms. 23:5
It’s always a nice surprise to see the new fabric arrivals. “Christmas Traditions,” representing the 500 Year Celebration of the Christmas Tree was just delivered. So, you know what that means…..
it should be available in your local quilt shop, very soon.
Be sure to ask about the Block of the Month program. Another beautiful offering from Quilting Treasures and Tidings of Great Joy.
During the past year of Joy Studio, I have met and been privileged to get to know better, a new community of artists, crafters and collectors. Still others I have come to enjoy hearing from are admirers of the same, all of whom I have found fascinating. Connecting with so many like minded, creative and sensitive individuals has opened up new ways of creating, crafting and creative communication. It has also reminded me of the sheer fun of it all. I look forward to reading your comments and sharing each others ideas in the coming year.
So, without further delay – in celebration of the Joy Studio blog’s one year anniversary, I am offering a giveaway extravaganza! The prize will be a combination of previous giveaways conducted over the past year, materials I used on my Valentine project last February and a $50 gift card to Michael’s! The winning name will be randomly selected on January 24th, our official anniversary.
Here’s how to play:
Three chanses to win.
•Leave a comment about your favorite media of art or craft or any hobby, here on the blog. It doesn’t matter what it is, painting, quilting, altered art, digital art, gardening, etc., whatever you like to do.
•Post about this giveaway on your blog (if you have one, if not, you can do the alternate option, below)
•Click the “Like” button at the top (if you want to become a fan of the pg.) of the Tidings of Great Joy, LLC facebook page.
Alternate option for an additional opportunity to win if you do not have a blog or already are a fan of T of G J, LLC – leave a similar comment as stated above, on the Tidings of Great Joy, LLC facebook page.
Fabric seen here can be purchased at local quilt shops or contact Quilting Treasures for availability.
You can never get enough cookies, right? This is the quilt that I’m using on the table. It further carries the holiday cookie theme in the kitchen. It was skillfully stitched by quilter Beth Cecchettinni. I’m sure you’ve spotted the cutter shapes in the quilt border. This is how my cookie paintings translated and were inspired from the actual cutters, mentioned yesterday. The “Cookie Cutter Christmas” fabric released a couple of years ago so, I’m not sure if it is still available.
As always, a little sentiment is incorporated into the art, such as the recipes printed behind the cookie row. The complete recipes were included on the patch panel coordinate too and most were taken from my grandma’s recipe files. I like adding a personal touch whenever possible.
I might have to post about cookies all week long! There’s lot’s more cookie cutter crafting to share.
Following an unexpected, extremely busy week, my plan is to rest in the Lord today as I continue the studio clean up. Ahhhhh, Monday morning. Seems life refuses to slow down so, unless God has another plan for me, mine is to spend the majority of the week this way, shut in as I shuffle stuff. A very cold week too so, good weather to be inside. If you’re wondering why the job (studio clean up) is taking several months to complete, I invite you to take a look at the photos posted on March 12th, “Good, Bad and the Ugly.” I hope to have some studio “after” shots posted before the year’s end!
I’ve been reflecting over the past year through the blog this morning. Joy Studio blog began on January 24th and as I mentioned last night (winner announce), about to complete one year, my first, of blogging. The blog offers sort of, a visual reminder to me, of the ups and downs, the struggles, the joys and a nice way to reflect on the past year. It’s been a good year and a difficult one too, but a good one, just the same. It’s also the closest venue to journaling or a diary that I have ever experienced and has certainly challenged my writing and spelling skills.
My photos this morning, were taken a couple of weeks ago when I was getting a bit stressed and suddenly feeling unseasonably warm! Laying on the cool concrete sidewalk seemed like quick and perfect relief. Looking up to the heavens of course, always provides another kind of restful, de-stressing solution in itself. As I rested there and cooled down, I was impressed with the artful design that the dark trees made against the light gray sky. I must remember to take up this childhood activity again, it’s great!
Rest in the Lord and wait. Psalm 37:7
And you shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16
Ahhhhh, a restful Monday, yes? Oops, except for that quilt design that is due!
