Saturday, November 19, 2011

Lou Cashon, Quilt Artist shows at the World Quilt - FL Show in West Palm Beach Florida


Lou Cashon, Juno Beach. Title:  "Tie That Tiger". The Tiger piece in the center came from a Kimono worn by a Japanese man about 50 years ago. The vintage fabric is a blend of silk and wool...all the more apropo to add his signature silk ties. His entry was in the "One Thousand Cranes" exhibit at the World Quilt - Florida International Show.
Mr. Cashon embraced sewing a few months ago while starting his first project of ties sewn together to create a pillow. A dear friend asked him to make a "memory pillow" from ties of her late husband. Since then he has created more pillows, a gored skirt for his wife Joan who is a professional ballroom dancer, and novelty gift items. He also paints and creates floral arrangements. So prolific with the arts....his past career was in education. His studio is in Tequesta, FL where his items are for sale. I will add the contact information soon.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

The Best Revenge...is living well
 :)

Thursday, September 1, 2011

12th Annual Downtown Stuart (Florida) Craft Fair


September 24th & 25th, 2011
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Osceola Street. in Downtown Stuart, Fl.


Stuart is located on the banks of the St. Lucie River and downtown Stuart brims with activity daily. With over 70 gift shops, restaurants and clothing stores, downtown Stuart is certainly the place to enjoy beautiful fine craft and the Annual Downtown Stuart Craft Festival is the perfect location! From photography, paintings, sculpture, jewelry and more showcased from over 100 fine crafters, your visit to downtown Stuart is promised to be a feast for the senses. See you there!
For more info click here! 
A Howard Alan Event




For the Love of Lilly (Pulitzer) Exhibit

On display and extended till November 30th at the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History - located in the Boynton Beach Mall (Florida). I haven't had a chance to see it but if you go....tell us about it! For more info:

website:  www.MLFHMUSEUM.org 
phone number:  561.243.2662 
location:  click here

Friday, August 12, 2011

KAZU Japanese Restaurant .... yummm

Authentic Japanese food at KAZU in Stuart, FL. I had lunch there today and it was awesome!

Hobby Lobby opens in Jensen Beach, FL on 8.8.11

Folks....we have arrived! We have our own brand new Hobby Lobby in Jensen Beach. Here is the link to the location. They had their first coupon in this past Sunday paper (in the Stuart News anyway). Well, I am off to go check it out. Just had time to read the Sunday paper today! Will post more when I get back.

Monday, June 27, 2011

"It's Sew Easy" new sewing show debuts June 30th, 2011


This is the first season (series 100) of It's Sew Easy, a long awaited sewing show. Check with PBS in your area for times and availability. If it's not available please ask for it. More information will be available on http://www.itsseweasytv.com/. You will be able to purchase the entire series.

I was fortunate to be invited to do a segment (#104), so I believe that means "week four". I'll have more info soon. The segments carry a myriad of projects for all sewing levels and interests.

The segment above is a promo and gives you an idea of what it is like. In the intro, there is a quick shot of me....thank goodness I had a good hair day! After all, I was in snowy Cleveland, Ohio and my hair is used to blasts of Florida humidity. On the other hand, the hotel had great complimentary cookies. When you see a shot with three dress garments dressed in wearable art Kimono....they're mine!

I'll add more info soon....

Hattie Shorts, artist extraordinaire !

 
I attended a private art show in Juno Beach, FL for local artists. Every medium was represented well. My fascination was for a particular artist so gifted and prolific in her creations. Hattie Shorts quilts these "Stack and Whack" quilts (Author: Bethany Reynolds) in just a few days. There are three generationso of quilters/artists in her family. I recently met her daughter in law Suzanne and grandson Ryan. Ryan designed and made two quilts when ten years old. I'll be showing you more of their work soon.



Friday, June 10, 2011

You can find inspiration for art everywhere...even a marina....

perspective...


color...


monochromatic composition....


texture....



cool graphics....



a human touch....


Namaste