Category Archives: creativity

Show me your mess!

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

This… is my studio. Yes, it’s a mess. I admit it. I’m not sure it does me any credit to say that this is 45 minutes cleaner than it was when I got home from work yesterday. When we moved about … Continue reading →

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The things you find…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

This is a potholder. I made it this weekend using a couple of orphan blocks and a section of a retired bath towel. Not only did this project net me a new potholder, (of which I am always short), but … Continue reading →

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Soaring Crane Valentine

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

Hope soars.  Health soars.  Love soars.  Creativity soars.  Wealth soars.

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Inspiration

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Every time I question my artistic abilities, I will look at this picture and tell myself that if these can sell for $95 each that there is a place for my art in this world.

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It cannot be stopped

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

An unrelenting wave of frozen water, falling swiftly, then blowing sideways. White, white, everywhere, like a blank page presenting itself to an intimidated artist. And it’s really cold, too. Otherwise known as… SNOW DAY!!! Yippee!!!

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It’s here.

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Tie down the children and dress the dogs warmly! It’s the snow day to end all snow days! It’s… Actually, I’ve seen worse, but sensationalism is fun!

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Snowstormdance

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

Rooted nudes dance ever green in whirl of flurries Sheer white skirts twirling.

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Unreasonable Demand #4: Cold Fusion

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Today’s unreasonable demand is courtesy of Mark. Thanks!

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Paper cloth, part 2

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Oh, Outdated Sewing Pattern, what are you doing in my life? You mock me with your huge shoulders, your skinny legs, and your jacket bottom that makes even the models’ butts look disproportionately large. Did you seduce me with promises … Continue reading →

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Paper Cloth: This weekend’s experiment

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

So, I’ve  owned the book Stitch Alchemy by Kelli Perkins for quite a while. It’s about paper fabric, which is basically fabric coated with – you guessed it – paper. This is supposed to give the fabric surface paper-like qualities, … Continue reading →

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