Studio Update June 23rd

Summer is here and hot! Let me show you what I’m working on!

Lately, I’ve been back to the basics, revisiting foundational studies. With my experience in drawing and painting, I’m realizing my mind is more “ready” to take on some of the nuances that went over my head during my art school days. Fighting the sunscreen, I’m working on the muscles of the face by the lake!

My recent research doesn’t stop at humans. Road tripping with my honey we made lots of stops to see some of the massive working horses that plow the fields. Nothing quite sticks to memory like experiencing what I’m studying in real life.

The horses weren’t the only ones we met.

Below a video of my favorite horse (AND HER BABY) we ran acorss in farm country. If it’s not working you can watch on my youtube channel. Link

Using what I learned in the field and some textbooks I’m commiting the anatomy to memory.

Let’s talk sewing!!!

My puff quilt is all done. This project was huge and HEAVY. I went wild with my colors (and antagonized for days how to arrange them. ;) Maisey has found herself quite at home on it, in fact, at home we fight over it!

I was first inspired by the “traditional” american style of quilting. The image below is one of my great-grandma’s handmade quilts. (Thanks for the photo Mom.) For my quilt, I altered the pattern to incorporate more machine sewing. Next time, I will try her way :) I’ll write more about making my MEGA PUFF in July.

This fabric below by Tilda took my breath away in the shop. While I woudn’t use it for other areas of my home it fits in perfectly to my eclectic studio. I was inspired by this pattern: Link It was simple to make, easy to follow and serves as a good “base” pattern if you want to customize it.

I decided to add free motion meandering to the bags before I put the lining in. I was delightfully surprised when it added some stiffness to the bag. I’m so addicted to free motion, I wrote a little about my (ongoing) journey with it in another post here.)

The look is quite subtle. Can’t wait to stuff these with pens!

Let me leave you with one of my rununculous! Isn’t she perfect?! We got to enjoy them for only a short time before the bunnies got to them. SIGH*

We’ve been enjoying summer and I hope you have too. Until next time!

Kirbi