I think if my day job doesn't pan out, I may become a portrait photographer. Here is one of my latest subjects. He was kind enough not only to pose, but to give me a smile. A friend of mine had a bear in her back yard last week, and I've been thinking about how creative and sensitive people are so open to the messages that animals and Nature bring to us. When a wild animal crosses my path and looks me in the eye, I feel like it is there to give me a message or an inspiration. In the wintertime bears hibernate – so a bear can bring a message of introspection, intuition and dreams – but in the summertime they are foraging and filling up on all the nutrition they can find – in preparation for the winter. I feel like I've been a Summertime Bear for the last couple years – out there traveling and meeting people and taking lots of beautiful photos – in preparation for my Winter Bear mode which is settling into my studio to clear my head and my creative space – and see what comes. This photo was taken last week, when I had an hour to kill before the Denver Capital Quilt Show. (see last week's Creative Nudge newsletter) I popped over to the zoo which is about 5 minutes from the Capitol, and snapped away. Because it was so hot, most the animals were hiding. I didn't get this shot until the very end of my short visit, and as I pushed the button I knew this would be my " catch of the day". Before I head into my studio, I have two more trips over the next couple weeks. This coming Saturday I'll be at the Long Beach Quilt Festival, and on August 11 I will be at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK. I'll be filming the show so I can bring back some of the fun for you late August. Aug 5-6 I'll be in Edinburgh, Scotland at the Edinburgh Summer Arts Festival and Tattoo – checking out the kilts and art and woolens and bagpipes! (and my own Scottish heritage) I hope my bear brings a smile to your face, and perhaps inspires you to forage for some creative nuts and berries!
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I always enjoy reading your blog and looking at your wonderful photos. You will love Scotland. I really would love to go as I am of Scottish heritage. My Mom was a Bruce and we come down from King Robert Bruce. My daughter works as a dancer for Holland America Cruise Lines and was in Edinburgh last summer and was able to attend the military tattoo. She called from her phone so I could hear. She has wonderful pictures from the festival. She said it was fantastic. Enjoy!! Can’t wait to see your pictures.
Good morning to you
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>> Just thought I would say –yes– it brought a smile to my face.
>> I have been remiss in sending responses to your past emails–
>> always a joy to read–
>> I have enjoyed reading about your treks, your fund raisers and of course
>> your fabric selection. Lovely selection as well as orders packaged with
>> care–and even looks like a smile too!!
>> Please keep sending those smiles–
Hi Luana!! I sent you pictures of some of my quilts. I bought your Koi panels with a beautiful dark blue batik (and binding). I’m outline quilting it with 9 different colors of thread. Then I sent you a picture of a quilt that I made up with the Michael Miller Fairy postcards. I used random 2″ jelly batik rolls and made 2 rows of them for the border. I hope you enjoy them!! If I can make quilts, self-taught, then anybody can quilt!! God Bless you, Glori Blanchard
You will love Scotland. My family is of Scottish heritage and visited Edinburgh a few years ago. At the fabric/ tartan shop on the Royal Mile they sell end of bolt pieces. My brother purchased several pieces with the promise of a quilt made from it. I did make him a quilt useing the tartans and adding in our family tartan.
You are my favorite quilt/fabric store. kelly
I hope your journey goes well for you over in Scotland and England.
I received your emailed today with the details of your trip. I’m a you follower and buyer
Or yours but sounds interesting of what you do. But I must say, I received all my different music material in the mail the yesterday, and it was “stunning”. I can’t wait to start making my quilt when I’m well enough.
Keep us posted on your trip
Barbie. From Australia