The Printed Fabric Bee

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What is Art???

Have you ever pondered that question?  "What is Art?"  Not where is Art--because he lives right down the street, but what would you consider Art.  I've seen some weird pieces that are considered ART--Pieces that Museums pay a high price to have in their gallery space--I look it around and around and think "I could do that".

So, let's ponder this question  What is Art in your book?  In your thoughts?
Here is one blog post that I fancied as a start into this question:  Caterinagiglio  and then the ultimate list of 'what is art?'  and let's continue the conversation with THIS  

Winter Wonderfland Sew Along!

Okay, it's hot outside!  Now is the time to think about sewing for the winter and

this is the perfect sew along!

 

This And That website has guests quilters along the way.  Let's join in for this cool down sew along!

God's Eyes or Ojo de Dios

Have you ever made "God's Eyes" as a child?  did you know the history of this interesting art craft?

God's Eyes aka Ojo de Dios originated from the Huichol tribe in the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico. The Huichol call their God's Eyes Sikuli, which means "the power to see and understand things unknown."  When a child is born, the central eye is woven by the father. Then one eye is added for every year of the child's life until the child reaches the age of five. 
Here is more info

Take a look at this

Jay Mohler art work

 

 

Make your own!

Felted Handbags!

I'm on a handbag saga!  I'm liking all these cute handbag patterns.  Today I'm looking at felted bags--off the knitting needles. 
         

Aren't these the cutest handbags you have ever seen?!!  And you can create them in any color--
check out this website for patterns--some free, some purchased--but, all so much fun to knit and create!

Mystery 2015

Let's Quilt!  with Lyn Brown as she hosts the 2015 Solitaire Mystery Quilt

Look for a different step each Monday during August.

Here is the supply list:

Supply List   
Background (Light/White)   2 1/2 yards Dark (Red)      3 1/2 yards Medium (Blue)     1/2 yards Bright (Gold)      1/2 yard 

 

I have made at least two of Lyn's mysteries in the past--great sewing fun!

Join me in this mystery!

Small Quilts

Okay, there are small quilts, miniature quilts and then there are tiny quilts!  Have you made a quilt for a doll?  Or even a small quilt?

There is a Small Quilt group on Facebook and Yahoo.  I joined because I'm fascinated with small quilts.  I did make one (1) small quilt--Amish style--and the dog took a bite out of it!!  it was just too small, but it was perfect for a little girl that visited our house often--that would be our granddaughter!  Years ago we had a miniature quilt workshop when I was Education Curator at Historic Plantation.  We had Tina Gravatt in as our mentor.  Tina makes miniature doll house quilts!  I was blown away with her work!  Her pieces are authentic to antique quilts.  We had a fun time together--

Sentimental Quilter has some wonderful small quilt patterns.  Check her out!



Temecula Quilt Company is one of my favorite websites to visit!  I wish I could visit her shop, but she offers free patterns often for small quilts.  I made the alphabet small quilt blocks--not assembled yet though.

Small Quilts and Doll Quilts is a place for small quilt lovers!  Follow along with this group.

American Girl Dolls  has many patterns for all those American Girl Doll lovers

craftaholics anonymous has this excellent tutorial on how to sew your own doll quilt

Country Lane Quilts tells us that doll quilts are not just for children!  I like that!

Fave Quilts--Mini quilts and doll quilts

Find fun mini quilt patterns and dainty doll quilt patterns here. When you're looking for small quilted projects for practicing new techniques and playing with fabrics, free mini quilt patterns are just what you need.

Ruby and Mahoney Miniature Quilts has tips to make that perfect small quilt.  I'm thinking this might be the way to make quilts--takes up less room and doesn't take as long to make!