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Thought for Today

“ Inspiration more often comes during the work than before it, because the largest part of the job of an artist is to listen to the work.” — – Madeleine L’Engle, Author [Source:http://www.guideposts.org/inspirational-quotes/creativity%5D

It’s National Quilting Day!

This is the day we celebrate quilts, quilting and quilters. If you think quilting is something only done by little old ladies think again. Women and men of all ages are turning to this age-old art form to not only make practical bed coverings but increasingly as a means of self-expression. From traditional quilting toContinue reading “It’s National Quilting Day!”

The World’s Gone Crazy…

… but I’m okay. That’s the name of this art quilt. I love crazy quilts. I have made some very “properly Victorian” looking ones, but sometimes I go a little “crazy” pardon the pun. The crazy quilt is a great vehicle for all kinds of social, political and personal commentary. If we surround ourselvesContinue reading “The World’s Gone Crazy…”

Sometimes Life (and Art) Gets Messy

Quilter’s Burn Out Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins We all want life tied up in a pretty package with a nice bow on it don’t we? But sometimes life gets messy. Because art is a reflection of life art sometimes gets messy as well and that makes people uncomfortable. We would rather look at niceContinue reading “Sometimes Life (and Art) Gets Messy”

Solar Storm — A Big Splash of Color

I like to follow the Daily Post Challenges. This weeks writing challenge is called A Splash of Color. Wave color in front of an artist and there is no telling what might happen. The photo today is of one of my favorite fabric art pieces called Solar Storm. I could go into great detailContinue reading “Solar Storm — A Big Splash of Color”