Dr Suess, Arab style
Source: http://microcosmic.blogspot.com/2008/01/cat-in-rabat.html
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Donnerstag, 31. März 2011
Cold Roses
acrylic, gesso, charcoal, and pastel
10" x 13"
I wanna make paintings like this all day instead of going to a job...one day I hope that will be my life. What do you hope for?
Source: http://howtomakeart.blogspot.com/2010/05/cold-roses.html
Superior 140 : 7 kitten motifs
It's time for some DOW tea towels. I love to stitch a kitteh, and these ones are so sweet they will give you the proverbial toothache! Little kittys doing household tasks, we can never get enough of them. Neither it seems could Superior brand transfers, for I have a lot of transfers from that particular company that feature cats.
Kitty is ironing, hanging out the washing (wearing roller skates no less), singing at church, sweeping the floor, mending clothes, having a tea party, and on a tricycle doing the shopping. All the time she has a little friend doggy or a stuffed toy to help her. The relationship between cats and dogs in transfer-land always amuses me, as it has little relation to real life cat-dog interaction. Unless of course, in this transfer below, the doggy is about to come and nip her on her posterior. That would be like my animals - Lola can't see a cat bottom go past without chasing it.
Of course, like all good homemakers, she's providing tea for all (that's one of my founding principles, "tea for all") and little stuffed teddy, kitty and bunny are happy to play along. As the pattern says, these are meant to be for days-of-the-week towels, but they'd look cute on children's quilts or bed linen as well. Whilst I don't want to muscle in on the Vogart hyperbole, in my opinion:These darling designs are quick and easy to sew, and a choice of gay, bright colours will make your towels come alive and add fun to your modern kitchen. Children will love their own towels stitched with Miss Kitten and her friends, and a set will make washing hands no longer a chore! Just stitch these designs and instantly you will become more attractive, and they will bring good fortune and friends into your life. Your home will be beautiful, your children, beaming with health, rosy cheeked and perfectly scrubbed and well behaved, and your husband will cherish the perfect homemaker that he married.
Ooops, think I'm getting carried away now.... help me!......argh....
Source: http://stitchybritches.blogspot.com/2008/06/superior-140-7-kitten-motifs.html
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What is a good gift for an artist?
Here is my first attempt at answering some of your art questions! More to come soon. Thanks for the comments and questions; please keep them coming! :)
I guess it would depend on what mediums your friend worked with, but if they do any kind of painting, an artist can never have too many paintbrushes, especially ones for detailed work. Don't get the cheapest paintbrushes at the store, and stay far away from the most expensive ones, lol... I would say $3-5 per brush would be your best bet - not too cheap and not too pricey.
(Above is a photo of a painting in progress with some of my favorite brushes. Ooh, I need to work on that ear!)
Resource books are always great too... or gift cards to online art supply stores for sure! What other ideas does everyone have?
I guess it would depend on what mediums your friend worked with, but if they do any kind of painting, an artist can never have too many paintbrushes, especially ones for detailed work. Don't get the cheapest paintbrushes at the store, and stay far away from the most expensive ones, lol... I would say $3-5 per brush would be your best bet - not too cheap and not too pricey.
(Above is a photo of a painting in progress with some of my favorite brushes. Ooh, I need to work on that ear!)Resource books are always great too... or gift cards to online art supply stores for sure! What other ideas does everyone have?
Source: http://howtomakeart.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-is-good-gift-for-artist.html
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"Three of Us"
silkscreen, found paper, acrylic, pastel, and charcoal
30" x 20"
I made this piece a little while ago...last month, maybe? I still need to figure out a way to frame it. Framing is expensive for something that big! Maybe I will just stick it up on the wall with velcro, ha ha, I've done that before with really large pieces. I'm trying to work looser, and this one was really fun to make.
Today is eBay day. I'm so not in the mood to list things on eBay; it's annoying, but at least it will be good to get rid of some stuff (mostly childhood toys found in my parents' house) and make a little extra cash for new house stuff (artist made wallpaper, art, ikea furniture, etc.). I hope I get motivated in the next few minutes and start putting things up!
Source: http://howtomakeart.blogspot.com/2010/04/of-us.html
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Pittsburgh is papered in black and gold
Black and gold confetti spills onto Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh's Strip District as Steelers fans engage in a Steelers merchandise shopping frenzy the day before the city would play in Super Bowl XLV. (Scott Beveridge photo)
By Scott Beveridge
PITTSBURGH ? It rained black and gold today in Pittsburgh?s Strip District on the afternoon before the home football team would play in Super Bowl XLV.
The Steelers colors falling from the sky came from fans shooting confetti canons over the popular city?s ethnic market district.
Among its stores carrying such food as pierogies, biscotti and Vietnamese rice stick, are others stocked with cheap Steelers merchandise, including T-Shirts bearing any number of clever phrases.
?Long sleeve, hoodies, short sleeve,? yelled one guy selling clothes from a sidewalk table alongside Penn Avenue and near Prestogeorge, a purveyor of the finest coffee roasted in southwestern Pennsylvania.
One pile of yellow Pittsburgh T-Shirts were silkscreened with, ?REV?N FOR SEVEN,? the number of Super Bowl trophies the Steelers would have if they win the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. Other shirts there showed the heavily-bearded face of Brett ?The Diesel? Keisel, whose famous facial hair has its own Facebook page.
Across the street another salesman had shirts with that well-known Photoshopped image of a young boy giving the middle finger. The wording across the front and back of those shirts was too offensive to repeat here.
But, tacky comes easy to Pittsburgh Steelers fans.
?You say, ?Y?all,? we say ?Yinz,?? a young woman was overheard saying to a Southern visitor, while explaining the local hillbilly dialect known as Pittsburghese.
Not too far away a man wearing a black-and-gold spiked wig sat counting handfuls of cash, his bootie from the day?s sales. Another merchant stood the door to his overflowing Steelers store to force customers to use the side door to keep the foot traffic flowing in the right direction.
?You need to make a U-turn,? he said to the crowd of people, some of whom needed to walk in traffic because the sidewalk was jammed tight with shoppers.
Another young female, with her cell phone to hear ear, was talking about some shirts she had eyed on the sidewalk.
?There?s a shirt here that says, ?I?m an Italian Steelers fan,?? she said to the other person on the line.
Steelers fans will buy anything in the colors worn by their pigskin sports legends, ranging from Myron Pottios to Terry Bradshaw.
The confetti canons sold out quickly, leaving many shoppers disappointed in the rain-slicked streets where parked vehicles were papered in black and yellow. Another vendor couldn?t weave his ribbon wreaths in those high-holy colors fast enough to keep up with the demand for them.
?It?s unbelievable, really unbelievable,? he said while working this black and gold mine.
Source: http://scottbeveridge.blogspot.com/2011/02/pittsburgh-is-papered-in-black-and-gold.html
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New ArtFire Shop !
I took the plunge today and set up an ArtFire shop probably because there are other less enjoyable projects to finish up around the house, and it was a good way to procrastinate. Don't know how to connect with some of the other ArtFire shops, or even to get my shop to show up in a search for "beadweaving". I used that as a keyword, but for some reason it's not working. I keep toying with the idea to take down my Ambrosian Beads website which is not easy to update, but I need a shop that will allow me to use a .com domain. Plus I like to have a place to showcase all my previously sold works. It seems to be a never-ending search for the perfect (free or cheap !) web host !
Source: http://ambrosianbeads.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-artfire-shop.html
Cold Roses
acrylic, gesso, charcoal, and pastel
10" x 13"
I wanna make paintings like this all day instead of going to a job...one day I hope that will be my life. What do you hope for?
Source: http://howtomakeart.blogspot.com/2010/05/cold-roses.html
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Pittsburgh is papered in black and gold
Black and gold confetti spills onto Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh's Strip District as Steelers fans engage in a Steelers merchandise shopping frenzy the day before the city would play in Super Bowl XLV. (Scott Beveridge photo)
By Scott Beveridge
PITTSBURGH ? It rained black and gold today in Pittsburgh?s Strip District on the afternoon before the home football team would play in Super Bowl XLV.
The Steelers colors falling from the sky came from fans shooting confetti canons over the popular city?s ethnic market district.
Among its stores carrying such food as pierogies, biscotti and Vietnamese rice stick, are others stocked with cheap Steelers merchandise, including T-Shirts bearing any number of clever phrases.
?Long sleeve, hoodies, short sleeve,? yelled one guy selling clothes from a sidewalk table alongside Penn Avenue and near Prestogeorge, a purveyor of the finest coffee roasted in southwestern Pennsylvania.
One pile of yellow Pittsburgh T-Shirts were silkscreened with, ?REV?N FOR SEVEN,? the number of Super Bowl trophies the Steelers would have if they win the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. Other shirts there showed the heavily-bearded face of Brett ?The Diesel? Keisel, whose famous facial hair has its own Facebook page.
Across the street another salesman had shirts with that well-known Photoshopped image of a young boy giving the middle finger. The wording across the front and back of those shirts was too offensive to repeat here.
But, tacky comes easy to Pittsburgh Steelers fans.
?You say, ?Y?all,? we say ?Yinz,?? a young woman was overheard saying to a Southern visitor, while explaining the local hillbilly dialect known as Pittsburghese.
Not too far away a man wearing a black-and-gold spiked wig sat counting handfuls of cash, his bootie from the day?s sales. Another merchant stood the door to his overflowing Steelers store to force customers to use the side door to keep the foot traffic flowing in the right direction.
?You need to make a U-turn,? he said to the crowd of people, some of whom needed to walk in traffic because the sidewalk was jammed tight with shoppers.
Another young female, with her cell phone to hear ear, was talking about some shirts she had eyed on the sidewalk.
?There?s a shirt here that says, ?I?m an Italian Steelers fan,?? she said to the other person on the line.
Steelers fans will buy anything in the colors worn by their pigskin sports legends, ranging from Myron Pottios to Terry Bradshaw.
The confetti canons sold out quickly, leaving many shoppers disappointed in the rain-slicked streets where parked vehicles were papered in black and yellow. Another vendor couldn?t weave his ribbon wreaths in those high-holy colors fast enough to keep up with the demand for them.
?It?s unbelievable, really unbelievable,? he said while working this black and gold mine.
Source: http://scottbeveridge.blogspot.com/2011/02/pittsburgh-is-papered-in-black-and-gold.html
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Hello!
Just a quick update, sorry for the lack of stitchy goodness lately, I've been on holidays:
But now I'm back and stitchiness will resume shortly. Thanking!
But now I'm back and stitchiness will resume shortly. Thanking!
Source: http://stitchybritches.blogspot.com/2008/07/hello.html
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Solstice Sun
Getting used to seasonal shifts in daylight hours has been one of the hardest things to adapt to since moving to Europe. Although I spent many years in New Zealand when I was young, I lived near the equator long enough to develop a preference for daylight hours of equal length all year round. Still, being dragged comatose around the countryside by the dog early every morning means I'm still guaranteed to get a small dose of sunshine every day.
Source: http://microcosmic.blogspot.com/2007/12/solstice-sun.html
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Mittwoch, 30. März 2011
Mid-Year 2008 Stitch-along #1
Look at one of the beautiful pieces I found on flickr today for the Embroidery group stitch-along. Blogged at www.ruffledfeathers.typepad.com.
Source: http://stitchybritches.blogspot.com/2008/07/mid-year-2008-stitch-along-1.html
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Chaos and Insects
If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos.
E.O. Wilson
Source: http://microcosmic.blogspot.com/2007/08/chaos-and-insects.html
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EBW Spring Swap-Tale of Procrastination and Regret !
A couple months ago, an idea for a swap of beadwoven creations among members of the Etsy Beadweavers started to be tossed around. 12 members signed on and then the beading began. I received Laura Zeiner's name. I didn't know Laura, but she listed her preferences and said her favorite colors were earth tones...wouldn't you know, most of the bead colors in my stash are bright "jewel" tones like magenta, purple, royal blue...alot of black, gold and silver beads too. I had to search the stash for a few muted colors and thought about trying out a new beadweaving technique. I was curious about the spiral peyote stitch I had recently seen in Bead and Button and thought about creating a bracelet for her. I poured out the beads, got settled and time after time, got lost in the pattern and found myself ripping and restarting. For some reason, I couldn't wrap my brain around the directions, or the pattern just didn't present itself in the beadwork as I went. Oh, well, back to the drawing board.
After having procrastinated long enough on even starting the project, I found myself up against the deadline and feeling guilty. I tried a couple more designs, but they weren't interesting enough or shaping up properly. I had some round agate slices and one of them was in muted brown shades. I started beading around it in peyote stitch, switching bead sizes, but the edges were too wavy...more ripping ensued. Finally, the piece began to shape up, but I needed to finish and get it in the mail. I slipped it on a silver neck cable and packed it up to send, regretting that it was just a mere shadow of the project I had in mind initially. Fortunately, Laura wrote that it was beautiful and she loved it. Whew ! I hope she's not just being nice ! Please visit Laura's blog: Stick Lizard Designs and make sure to follow the link to her Etsy shop.
Today I received the swap item that was made for me by Hadass and was thrilled that she used my favorite color, magenta and that it fit perfectly. She added pearls which I never use, so I'm pleased to have some to wear. Please visit her blog: Spring Colors and make sure to check out her Etsy shop.
Thanks to Christine of Christine's Beadworks for keeping us all in the loop ! Please stop by her blog and see the beautiful mosaic of all the beadwoven creations made for the swap.
Source: http://ambrosianbeads.blogspot.com/2010/04/ebw-spring-swap-tale-of-procrastination.html
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Gallery show necklaces
Yesterday was the jury day for the big holiday show at Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery . I was on the jury panel and had fun scrutinizing all the great fiber art that passed under my nose. I am good with detail and was able to spot tiny flaws in knitting, beadwork and sewing. If I could only get paid to do that every day ! Anyway, our gallery has an unbelievable amount of beautiful fiber works to wear, view or use and there is something for everyone on the shopper's gift list. I got 35 items accepted into the show which lasts through December.
Source: http://ambrosianbeads.blogspot.com/2009/11/gallery-show-necklaces.html
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What is a good gift for an artist?
Here is my first attempt at answering some of your art questions! More to come soon. Thanks for the comments and questions; please keep them coming! :)
I guess it would depend on what mediums your friend worked with, but if they do any kind of painting, an artist can never have too many paintbrushes, especially ones for detailed work. Don't get the cheapest paintbrushes at the store, and stay far away from the most expensive ones, lol... I would say $3-5 per brush would be your best bet - not too cheap and not too pricey.
(Above is a photo of a painting in progress with some of my favorite brushes. Ooh, I need to work on that ear!)
Resource books are always great too... or gift cards to online art supply stores for sure! What other ideas does everyone have?
I guess it would depend on what mediums your friend worked with, but if they do any kind of painting, an artist can never have too many paintbrushes, especially ones for detailed work. Don't get the cheapest paintbrushes at the store, and stay far away from the most expensive ones, lol... I would say $3-5 per brush would be your best bet - not too cheap and not too pricey.
(Above is a photo of a painting in progress with some of my favorite brushes. Ooh, I need to work on that ear!)Resource books are always great too... or gift cards to online art supply stores for sure! What other ideas does everyone have?
Source: http://howtomakeart.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-is-good-gift-for-artist.html
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Mid-Year 2008 Stitch-along #1
Look at one of the beautiful pieces I found on flickr today for the Embroidery group stitch-along. Blogged at www.ruffledfeathers.typepad.com.
Source: http://stitchybritches.blogspot.com/2008/07/mid-year-2008-stitch-along-1.html
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The tricks to growing African violets
African Violet, originally uploaded by Edward Kaye.
By Terri T. Johnson
Growing an African violet is not difficult. Just find a sunny, preferably east-facing window and place the plant on the windowsill.
Native to humid areas, an African violet likes humidity so a kitchen
window above the sink can be ideal.
Known officially as Santpaulia, the plant is actually a genus of six
species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants native to Tanzania and to neighboring southeast Kenya. Hence, African violet.
The vibrant green, fine-haired leaves provide a stark contrast to the soft white, pink or violet flowers that grow in clusters near the center of the plant.
The showy plant does require some work, like proper watering,
fertilizing and exposure to light, but it?s nothing even the most inept
gardener can?t handle.
There are several ways to obtain an African violet, the most common
being to buy one, usually at a supermarket, home improvement or
discount-type store or a nursery.
Another way is to find a friend or family member who grows the violet
and take a leaf cutting. Some recommend dipping the cutting in a
special solution, but an easier, and less expensive way, is to simply
place the cut leaf in a small vase with water.
A clear shot glass or small juice glass is an excellent way to start the leaf to root.
Do not allow the water to touch the actual leaf. Just submerge the
stem. Place the glass in an area where it won?t be disturbed and watch for the roots to form. Once the root system is established, plant the leaf and watch the plant take shape. This method takes longer than simply buying a plant, but it is less expensive.
For those who buy a plant, the experts recommend repotting it almost
immediately. Clay or plastic pots are fine, but make certain there are
drainage holes-one hole is acceptable-and place a pebble on each
drainage hole.
Fill the pot about halfway with African violet soil, place the plant in
the middle and fill the remainder of the pot with soil. A teaspoon
works well to add the soil without damaging the actual plant. Tamp down the soil and add more if necessary.
Always place any African violet pot in a saucer and then fill the
saucer with tepid water and let sit for about an hour. Take the pot out
of the saucer and empty any remaining water and return the saucer to
under the pot.
Light is important, that?s why an east window is good, but a
north-facing window will also work.
If the plant doesn?t flower, it?s probably not getting sufficient
light, and if the leaves develop brown edges or brown spots, it?s
getting too much light. Pay attention to the plant. It will let you
know when it?s not happy.
Water is also vital. Never, never water an African violet from above
leaving wet spots on the leaves. And never, never use cold water. Fill
a watering can and let it sit, maybe for several days to allow the
water to reach room temperature and for the additives, like chlorine
and fluorides, to evaporate.
One way to test if an African violet needs to be watered is to stick
your finger in the soil. If the soil sticks to your finger and feels
damp, don?t water. If the soil does not stick, it?s probably a good
time to add a little water from a watering can with a small spout
directly on the soil.
Once the flowers are through blooming, like with any plant, deadhead it by gently cutting or pinching off the dead blooms.
Growing African violets is relatively easy but fungal, bacterial and
viral diseases can strike, and the plant can become home to certain
parasites.
Don?t panic, just keep the plant happy with the correct
amount of light and water, with a little fertilizer thrown in and
beautiful flowers will be the reward.
Terri T. Johnson is a staff writer at The Almanac weekly newspaper in McMurray, Pa. This column first appeared in its Suburban Living magazine's February/March edition.
Source: http://scottbeveridge.blogspot.com/2011/02/tricks-to-growing-african-violets.html
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Going to miss you Babe
Click here to view a touching WTAE-TV video about Tommy.
The funeral home obituary:
Thomas Gregg Sypula, 60, of Washington, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 20, 2011, in Canonsburg General Hospital, of an apparent heart attack.
He was born November 16, 1950, in Tarentum, a son of June L. McAllister Sypula of Natrona Heights and the late Albert Thomas Sypula.
Mr. Sypula was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.
He graduated from Tarentum High School in 1968. While at Tarentum High School, he was a standout football and baseball player and also played basketball. He then attended Kansas State University prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy. During his service in the Navy, Mr. Sypula received the National Defense Service Medal. He served on the USS Hornet in 1969, which was the ship that participated in the retrieval of the Apollo 12 Space Capsule.
Mr. Sypula loved photography and videography. He loved being the first man on the scene to cover a news story. Mr. Sypula was a self-employed photographer and videographer providing coverage for several Pittsburgh news stations.
He was an avid sports fan. From 1989 until 2009, he produced football films for Washington High School and then for Canon-McMillan High School.
Mr. Sypula enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. He loved his children, Tommy and Sara, and his wife, Charlotte. Mr. Sypula was a devoted family man and a friend to many.
On June 23, 1979, he married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte Demma ,who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Sara (Rico Dillard) Sypula of Beechview; three brothers, Lynn (Janice) Sypula of Creighton, Kim (Michelle) Sypula of Peters Township and Chuck Sypula of Natrona Heights; a sister-in-law, Rosemary (Gene) Trenski of Freeport; a brother-in-law, Michael (Joan) Demma of Fort Collins, Colo.; and eight nieces and nephews, Gina, Joe, Eric and Kaila Sypula, Jonathan (Ashley) Trenski, Michael Demma, Michelle (Mike) Jones and Kristine (Ray) Medrano.
In addition to his father, deceased is his son, Tommy M. Sypula.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director. A prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, February 25, in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, West Chestnut Street, Washington, with the Rev. William P. Feeney, pastor as celebrant. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Washington High School Scholarship Fund in Memory of Tommy M. Sypula, in care of Charlotte Sypula, 132 Laddie Drive, Washington, PA 15301. Online condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.
Source: http://scottbeveridge.blogspot.com/2011/02/going-to-miss-you-babe.html
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Tatting Addiction
I haven't done any real beadweaving in ages it seems. It has to do with my emotional state during the divorce I just went through :-( However, I got a little kick in the creative pants, so to speak, by learning how to tat recently. The two basic design elements, ring and chain, are all I know, but I figured out how to link them along the edge and turn corners so I designed this bracelet with beads. This one I made for a friend for Valentine's Day. She has been an enormous source of support for me in the last year, and I wanted to present her with this little token of gratitude. She loved it !I've posted more bracelet photos on Flickr and will be listing a bracelet or two in my Etsy shop soon.
Source: http://ambrosianbeads.blogspot.com/2010/02/tatting-addiction.html
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