The first Sunday of the year . . . and I am inside where it is warm and cozy. I am spending time in my studio today making things that are fun and creative, as well as making things to meet some deadlines! Thank goodness we have lots of leftovers from a little neighborhood party we hosted last night. It will be a grazing kind of day for my husband and for me. He is having a mostly casual day, too...along with a little real estate work.
I am working on an Ohio Star Block for Kathi (due Tues nt!) , the Literature Challenge for the Museum Quilt Guild's annual challenge (due on Jan. 19th!), a mini album for a client that is due in a couple of weeks . . . so, that is enough for today! I have the fabrics and papers picked out and the ideas in my head for all three of these things, now to get my ideas on paper before I proceed. I stopped at Chestnut Bay in Caledonia the other day to get even MORE fabric for these projects because I didn't have just the right shades of burgundy or greens or blues to work with. So, I have a real good start . . . maybe by tomorrow I will have made enough headway to keep the feeling of panic at bay!
Happy to be keeping on track and trying hard to remain positive every day. Six days into the new year and I have kept that resolution! :-)
Welcome! I am a quilter, paper crafter, novice artist, gardener and wife of a terrific man. I make posts to this blog from time to time to keep my family and friends informed of what is happening in my studio where I make beautiful wreaths, sew doll quilts, wall quilts, lap quilts, coffee quilts (coffee cup coasters), and create mini albums to hold memories and memorabilia, greeting cards, alter tags and boxes and sometimes just post about what happens to be on my mind.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The Golden Rule
I love the first day of the new year. A new beginning. When I was a kid, our family would have a big dinner in the afternoon with my father's side of the family. We were a farm family, so New Year's Eve revelling was kept to watching Guy Lombardo on our little black and white TV and toasting at midnight with ginger ale and cranberry juice. A fond memory.
Today I will continue organizing my studio. I am anxious to begin a new project, (I have three deadlines to meet), and maybe even finish one; but putting things away where they belong is the first order of business! I have established two areas for my studio, one for making mini albums and paper crafts, the other for sewing. It is brightly lit in the room today because of the new snowfall! :-)
Now, for my title . . . The Golden Rule . . . In this world that is so torn with natural and man-made disasters, today and everyday in 2013, and hopefully everyday I have ahead of me, I will try to practice The Golden Rule that was one of my earliest teachings. Paraphrased from the Bible, in Matthew 7:12: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, . . . " If only each person would consider and practice this purposeful intention, I think our world would be a better place for most of us.
With that in mind, I think it is time to make some lunch for my husband and myself. Be good to yourself today. It is my hope and my prayer that your year will be full of blessings.
Happy New Year!
Today I will continue organizing my studio. I am anxious to begin a new project, (I have three deadlines to meet), and maybe even finish one; but putting things away where they belong is the first order of business! I have established two areas for my studio, one for making mini albums and paper crafts, the other for sewing. It is brightly lit in the room today because of the new snowfall! :-)
Now, for my title . . . The Golden Rule . . . In this world that is so torn with natural and man-made disasters, today and everyday in 2013, and hopefully everyday I have ahead of me, I will try to practice The Golden Rule that was one of my earliest teachings. Paraphrased from the Bible, in Matthew 7:12: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, . . . " If only each person would consider and practice this purposeful intention, I think our world would be a better place for most of us.
With that in mind, I think it is time to make some lunch for my husband and myself. Be good to yourself today. It is my hope and my prayer that your year will be full of blessings.
Happy New Year!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Good Bye 2012 . . .
A time of looking back and also a time to plan for the new year. A few resolutions come to mind . . . mostly finishing projects, keeping my studio organized (yeah, right!), planting that dream perennial garden I have planned on paper . . . and getting a handle on an exercise routine that works for me!
Winter has always been a time for me to hunker down and sew, knit, sketch, plan, dream, . . . and this winter so far is no exception. I love to be inside where it is warm when it is so very cold outside. The bright snow elevates my mood and makes the light so much better in my studio! Of course, if I get really motivated, I may break out my snowshoes! I used to love to snowshoe...just have to get back to it! It is peaceful and I always got a good workout from just walking around in the snow! (Walking as a sport is something I can actually already do and the learning curve is flat!)
To keep me honest and on track with my projects, I will be posting some pictures in January of things I will be working on. That way, I will have my friends here in the blog world to keep tabs on me and help me stay motivated . . (hint, hint . . . !)
Of course, new StudioEmmy orders will come first . . . but there will be time to work on all of the UFO's (Unfinished Objects) that are stashed in my closet!
Speaking of having time . . . it is almost noon and my day awaits! Have a safe and peaceful end of the year.
Winter has always been a time for me to hunker down and sew, knit, sketch, plan, dream, . . . and this winter so far is no exception. I love to be inside where it is warm when it is so very cold outside. The bright snow elevates my mood and makes the light so much better in my studio! Of course, if I get really motivated, I may break out my snowshoes! I used to love to snowshoe...just have to get back to it! It is peaceful and I always got a good workout from just walking around in the snow! (Walking as a sport is something I can actually already do and the learning curve is flat!)
To keep me honest and on track with my projects, I will be posting some pictures in January of things I will be working on. That way, I will have my friends here in the blog world to keep tabs on me and help me stay motivated . . (hint, hint . . . !)
Of course, new StudioEmmy orders will come first . . . but there will be time to work on all of the UFO's (Unfinished Objects) that are stashed in my closet!
Speaking of having time . . . it is almost noon and my day awaits! Have a safe and peaceful end of the year.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
A new upload to my YouTube Channel . . . A mini album and box
Good morning! It is snowing outside and looks like a Christmas card! Just beautiful. I am tucked inside where it is warm by the fireplace. :-) I just uploaded a video of one of the albums I made as a gift (for a client). Take a look, if you wish: www.youtube.com/user/studioemmy
I am planning a home day with time in my studio and some time for some home cooking!
I am planning a home day with time in my studio and some time for some home cooking!
Friday, December 28, 2012
Hello Blogging World!
The time has come for me to join the blogging world! In an attempt to keep clients, friends and family informed of what is happening in my studio, I will post to this blog photos and links to videos and other items that I think will be of interest.
A work in progress . . . your comments are welcome!
A work in progress . . . your comments are welcome!
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