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Is she ever going to quilt again?

Well, actually I am doing a little bit of sewing here and there – there’s that new machine sitting smack dab on my table afterall. I am working on two SMALL pieces for an upcoming entry. These are part of my “work smaller” resolution for the year. Photos coming soon, promise!

The only thing I want to say is that the first piece came out being more than I had hoped for. Remember, I work big. Really big compared to many people. I like having room to really make things happen. So to work so much smaller is a challenge. How do I make a complete statement or something in such a small space?

And the second piece is actually the resurrection and completion of a little thing I made quite awhile ago, “lost”, found again, “lost” again and now here it is, just in time to make a really really cool small piece.

OK, I want to say one other thing: I got two new books to read and my second choice is the one that’s pulling me in. Pictures & Tears by James Elkins explores why people cry in response to art. I remember a few times having that response and it was an interesting experience. Have you ever cried in response to a painting or piece of art?

The other book is The View From the Studio Door (How Artists Find Their Way In An Uncertain World by Ted Orland. Mr. Orland is co-author of one of my favorite books: Art & Fear.

So there you go – no quilt photos but somethings to chew on.