As part of revamping my website, I’m moving travel articles to this blog. This one was published in 2008. Santa Fe Photos Pieced Panorama, shot along State Road 14, “The Turqouise Trail” I hope I get to go back one day. Ellen Lindner
After cutting up a finished quilt, I used it as the starting point for EIGHT new Notes for a Friend. Here are four of them, #23-26. Click any image for a larger view. #23 I had fun adding cross stitches, #24and French knots, #25 little bits of fabric, #26 and hand stitched twigs. I really enjoy creating […]
As part of revamping my website, I’m moving travel articles to this blog. This one was published in 2006. Ooh-la-la! A Visit to Paris’ Fabric District Just down the hill from Sacre-Coeur, lies a wonderful surprise. Nestled in the narrow streets are an abundance of fabric shops, each with their colorful wares displayed prominently on the […]
When our SAQA “pod” leader decided to step down, the rest of us chose to make postcards for her, as a “thank you” gift. I had the perfect scraps, given to me by Judith Content. Click any image for a larger view I thought about proportions and “sweet spots” (good spots for focal points,) and came up […]
I’m winding down on the latest EIGHT Notes for a Friend. (The ones I cut from a finished quilt.) After finishing the design of each one, I added a facing. After turning them right side out, but before pressing them, they had a wonderful little puffy shape. Click any image for a larger view Kinda cute, […]
I cut up a finished quilt. Don’t panic, though. The quilt just wasn’t that great. Here it is, As I Watched in Wonder. Click any image for a larger view Thankfully, the colors aren’t quite so jarring in person, but this quilt just never quite sang. (At least not on key!) It had wonderful little details of […]
I just had to show you two more photos from our trip to Door county, Wisconsin. Many Scandinavians settled this area in the 1800’s and their influence can still be seen today. On Washington Island, a wooden church has been built to replicate a Norwegian one from the 1100’s. It was very interesting. Click any […]
My favorite spot on our Door county trip was a shoreline park near Jacksonport. Check THIS out! Click any image for a larger view Amazing right? The trees went almost all the way to the water, which was lapping rather enthusiastically against the rocky shore. On top of that, visitors have built cairns. Tons of […]
