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Friday, October 18, 2013

Randoms - Off the Wall Friday

Am I the only one that thinks her  whole life can be expressed on a t-shirt?  I thought so since my days are filled with an unending  source for the assorted t-shirt.  I was reminded of that this week when some friends were playing with the latest social communication craze of #Hashtags.  It cracks us up to no living end.  Still one of my friends came up with this one for me that would make a perfect T-shirt.  What do you think?




Literally the Point Rock of Point Rock NY





On another random note, I notice this week how fall is filled with all sorts of inspiration.  We took a long weekend to visit my mother on her birthweek and the Tug Hill Plateau is so pretty this time of year.  Just in case you didn't know, I was brought up in a place called Point Rock in Upstate New York.  When I say Upstate - I don't mean what those New York City people consider upstate (like Yonkers - LOL) - I literally mean Up - State!  Its the kind of place where the nearest convenience store isn't a too convenient 10 miles away.  Anyways, my lovely teen, Tessa capture  the autumn beauty in photos that I thought I would share.
the symmetry and simple form of this caught Tessa's eye - nice huh?!










Andddddd - on the last random note, I did manage to get the mirror frame done AND mailed to C&T Publishing in time.  I am glad I added the hand stitching.  It added a lot to it - plus I like the free motion drawing in contrast to the unevenness of the hand stitching (notice I manage to describe my art piece without that over used art world word juxtaposition).  It was fun trying out some experimenting but I really do need to get my hands on some fall cotton!    Between traveling this week, working 40 hrs and Tessa's unending play practice my studio is becoming a stranger to me.   Sighhhh - next week will be different!



So What Have You been up to Creatively?

13 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Yes, a perfect t-shirt.And some lovely photos from your daughter.
    Have an inspiring week in your studio.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Lovely place you grew up!

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  3. Judy WarnerOctober 18, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Where in upstate is Rock Point? I understand what you mean about Up-State! I live near Rochester but grew up in NYC. :)

    Read your post after I linked, sounds like you are on a Road Less Travelled as well!

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  4. Margarita KoriothOctober 18, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    The hand stitching adds the perfect touch :)

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  5. quiltedfabricartOctober 18, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    I grew up in the Adirondacks - gods country for sure. My mom still lives in Chestertown and am going to visit next week. Love, love it there.

    May I use that photo of the bench for an inspiration for a possible quilt? I love it but would understand if you have plans for the photo yourself. It's a great shot. Tess has a good eye for beauty (wonder where she got that?) ;-)

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  6. MargaretOctober 18, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Like the T-shirt. :-) As for "Up State" New York -- where I come from (Down-province, Quebec!), that would be Chateauguay or Malone...LOL!

    And yes, I agree, the hand-stitching adds to the mirror's frame in a delightful way. I'm a bit biased, being a Big Fan of hand stitch, but still...it does. :-)

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  7. Quilt RatOctober 18, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Love the T-shirt....could be a whole series :-)

    As for not getting enough studio time...oh gee...its not a good feeling is it? Hope you can carve out more creative time very soon. It is HEALTHY for us!!!!....well, and even more so for those around us..he he he!

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  8. CelineOctober 18, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Your mirror is gorgeous, love it!

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  9. Sherrie SpanglerOctober 18, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Your daughter has a great eye for photography!

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  10. Nina MarieOctober 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    First of all - thanks for the inspiration for the hand quilting - if it wasn't for OTW'ers - I wouldn't have fallen back in love with hand work!
    Secondly - Point Rock is an hour northeast of Syracuse - north of Rome and Utica.
    And any photos can be used for inspiration with credit given to Tessa Sayre. Elizabeth Barton told me that the reason Tessa has such a good eye for composition is because I've been arranging things properly for her her whole life and she mimics me - grin - its not inherent - but learned! Gee - who knew!!

    Thanks for the kind words!!

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  11. JulianneOctober 18, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Looks like a beautiful place. I understand about lack of covenience. I live in a rual area myself.

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  12. LA PaylorOctober 19, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    congrats on mailing off the mirror on time, and I second the comments on the bench. Wonderful photo.
    LeeAnna Paylor
    leeannaquilts@gmail.com

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  13. ChristaQuiltsOctober 19, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    So glad to find your linkup through other's posts. This one is new to me :-)

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