Inspired - Out of my comfort zone.

This weekend I was visited by three artist friends of mine from Minnesota. (Top to bottom: Linda Thiltgen, Mary Malone & Lisa Beytien-Carlson) They came to see me in my "new diggs"! We ate, drank, and were happy! Goofy actually . . . see the "getup's" we wore to the Roller derby. (Yes, the Roller Derby) Vests and bow ties courtesy of Mary Malone.




OK, so I will admit that I was reluctant to wear the "getup", uneasy, stressed out even. This is a small town after all. What would people think? What would people say? But, my girlfriends were game and agreed to a night out watching girls in even crazier "getups" roll around a track on rollerskates. So really who would care if we showed up in vests and bow ties, looking like we accosted a wedding parties grooms men?


After their departure on Sunday, instead of being worn out and drained I was inspired and later in the afternoon got out my sun printing paints and played!



So my words of wisdom for today are . . . choose your friends wisely. Hang out with folks who restore your energy and vitality, the ones who build you up and never let you down. The one's who shake things up and force you out of your comfort zone once in a while. Your creative energy will be restored NOT depleted. Trust me!

What have you done to stimulate your creative energy lately? Do tell . . . leave a comment, because WE ALL want to know!

You are invited to the Quilting and Textile Art Exhibit

I am honored and delighted to be a part of this exhibit, I hope you can make it! The opening reception will be Sunday, Sept 12. with the Artist introductions at 2 pm.

FYI - Whitby Gallery, a showcase for works created by the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict and other local artists and artisans. A gallery area within the gift shop highlights creative works in various media during four annual art shows.

Regular Hours

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
• 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

For more information, call 320-363-7113 or 320-363-7100. Get MORE info about the show.

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Keepsake Quilting - Great product photos

Keepsake Quilting did an awesome job photographing two of my bags from my latest patterns. You get a sense of scale of both the bags! Well done!

To purchase the Bayport bag pattern above, go directly to this Keepsake Quilting Link.

To purchase my Tangletown Tote bag pattern above, go directly to this Keepsake Quilting Link.

Both of these patterns AND KITS are available in the latest issue of the Keepsake Quilting Catalog. To order your own catalog go to this link on the Keepsake Quilting site.






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Thinking about "hitting the road" again . . .

Dreaming about continuing my GIANT SHOP HOP this fall.

I am looking for suggestions. What states do you think I should visit this time? Send me a comment below and let me know what you think. You can check out the states and shops that I have already visited on my travel blog.


And while I am thinking of traveling and quilt shops . . . WELL, there seams (I mean seems) to be a sign for everything else. Don't you think we need a road side symbol for QUILT SHOPS?