Some Recent Pieces

   It's been a while since I've been blogging regularly, mostly because I managed to escape life for a while and hide out in the quiet and solitude of the great Canadian north.  There is nothing like being surrounded by trees, water and wildlife to help one relax and focus on healing.  In addition to cycling, kayaking and dog walking, I did take along my art supplies and sewing machine so that I could enjoy 'art therapy' too.
   Here are a few of the pieces I've finished over the last few months:

Rorschachian View

What Lies Beyond?

The Galley

I also made an alphabet crib quilt to celebrate the birth of my newest great niece.  Isn't she adorable!

A is for Abigal.  

Playing with Dyes

It's been a while since I've blogged, mostly because it's been a while since I managed to get any art done.  I've been busy gardening, walking the dog and riding my bike in the beautiful summer like weather we've been enjoying.  However, the other day I got inspired to play around with some dye and some scraps of batting and cheese cloth.  I seem to be doing a lot these days with blues and greens.  In this case, the green was provided by the back lawn where I layed the pieces out to dry in the sun.  Happily Casey left them alone so my cream coloured dog does not have blue feet!  

My next goal is to get up the nerve to play with Procion MX dyes.  What is it about Procion MX and soda ash that is so intimidating???