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WE explore the origins of Shoulds, which are put on us from the moment we are born, as we have to grow up under some else’s wing. Eventually, as we grow up, we get to decide how we feel about them – the Shoulds from parents and an inherited worldview from the community, culture and the specific time in which we were born. We become our own person, find our voice, convictions and challenge and shed the Shoulds that no longer serve our evolving beliefs.
Do you call yourself an artist?
I started to think about the concept of being an artist. And calling yourself an artist. I believe that artists see the world in a different manner. Not necessarily because they were born this way, but because they have learned to actually “see”.
A few of my favourite things
The island of Mykonos and the iconic windmills. Today, some of them have been renovated and are used as private homes. Others have been turned into museums. Enjoy!
New Article in Quilting Arts Magazine
Good morning, It’s chilly in Calgary today, although the sun’s shining. We are expecting the first snow tomorrow and Saturday, although the weather reports keep changing. To combat the chill, I’m planning on getting comfortable this weekend with the new Quilting Arts Magazine and a good cup of tea. Maybe I’ll add a French Macaron…
Scraps, a needle and some thread
What’s not to like? A couple of weeks ago, I joined a free workshop with Deb Cooper organized by TextileArtist.org. The workshop was all about stitched marks and dyeing experiments. Very well organized. A lovely workbook and an e-book with work by Deb plus a community and great instructions. Right up my alley. If you’ve…
A view from my breakfast table
Good morning from somewhat sunny Cork, in Ireland … Arrived late ate last night to lovely Garryvoe a hotel close to Cork and could feel the moistness in the air when I got out of the car … I am am having breakfast today, and this is the view from my table … I will…