Oriole and Rose Breasted Grosbeak

Long Trip; Lots of Miles

Traveling again, by car, to visit lots of relatives: We’ll probably be at 3 – 4 places overnight, visiting family in 5 – 6 towns. It is really hard to live so far away when family members are aging.

Nasturtiums

I finished, finally, My Nasturtiums, Dream Garden 13. I got off track after the show, but now I'm excited to do more flower pieces. I've got flowers blooming outside, and more will bloom on my sewing table.

FIBERART for a cause. Collage Mania

Today is the first day of the FIBERART for a Cause Collage Mania sale of art. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society through the relay for life. The above link explains how to view and buy the art work.

235 pieces of art were donated by 50 artists for this on-line sale. Artists listed here. FAQ here.

This sale is also listed on the American Cancer Society's page here.

Virginia Spiegel, who started the FIBERART for a Cause a few years ago has already raised $150,000 through her efforts to get artists to donate works for The American Cancer Society.

Art Show at Silent Prints

A few pictures from my first show where I had work that was mostly photos on fabric and my friend SW had her many watercolors.

Iris Series

I got this Iris Series done for my show. I used a different technique for each piece. Lots of people asked about the pieces and commented positively on them. I was really pleased with the pieces, especially with the vibrant colors. Iris Series, One: (purple Iris, dk green background) Raw Edge applique, many small pieces, background, heavily quilted. NFS.Iris Series, Two: (fushsia background, teal border, spring green iris) photo on fabric, thread painting, SOLD. Iris Series, Three: (orange iris on blue background) Raw edge applique, thread painting, black binding with lt. orange flap. 12 x 12 For Sale $50 plus s & hIris Series, Four: (Copper color iris, violet background) Stencil and outline stitching, dk green binding, For Sale $25 plus s & h.

American Kestrel (a bird in the hand)

After the heavy wet snow storm we had over the weekend, our feeders have been busy, especially with the Common Redpoll. They have been flocking to the feeders in droves, not even scared away when we are on the other side of the glass.

A little while ago, I heard a thump and then the twittering of the flock of Redpolls scattering. There, upside down on the deck, was an American Kestrel. I got a couple of pictures of him in my hand and then I set him on the snow. One of his eyes was covered over. I wasn't sure if that was the bottom lid or if his eye was "blank." A few minutes later, he was gone.