Color!

      I am in love with color!   I have been looking for a while for some yardage of a colorful floral to do a Kaleidoscope quilt.  I think these were big some years ago, but I am intrigued by the possibilities.  I thought I had enough of a fabric I purchased a while back, but the repeat was too big, and I didn't have enough.  I  found this yellow cabbage rose print on sale at Craftsy - for $4.40 a yard.  I got two 3-yard cuts (the middle one is still in plastic so it looks muddy) of the big floral and one 3 yard cut of the smaller (interior border?)   I have plenty to work with.  This is a possible retreat project!  I'll keep you posted.
     In the meantime, art classes are underway.  Last semester I found I didn't post or quilt as much while in school.   I may be writing shorter posts, but I am going to aim for a minimum of a post a week.  Yesterday I spent some time making little color swatches for my first Color Theory project.   It is so interesting to see how the paints work and blend together.  FYI, I am going to redo some of the yellows - too streaky! 

     Have a great weekend! 

Take care,

Gretchen 

Back to School!

     I am back to school this week.  As you may know, last January I decided to take advantage of being retired, healthy and curious to do something I always wanted to do.  After earning a BA degree in Psychology with a minor in Economics, and a few years later, a JD, I am now pursuing another degree - this time an AS in Fine Arts.  I am taking just two classes a semester at the moment, and with certain electives waived, I should finish in another few years.  I took Drawing 1 and 2D design last semester, and learned so much, and enjoyed the whole experience tremendously.  This semester is both Color Theory and Painting 1.  I can't wait to get started playing with colors in paints instead of fabrics! It was so great to be a returning student - not nearly as frightening as walking in that first day last January!
    Before I started classes, I got a project finished and sent off that will be revealed in early January 2019.  I was able to use these beautiful fabrics from the Sugar Sack collection by Whistler Studios from Windham Fabrics.  Gorgeous fabrics, and so sunny to work with!  I can't wait until the project can be revealed.  In the meantime, I know I will be busy with art projects, so I have scheduled another quilt retreat weekend at the end of the month to make sure I get my sewing in!
    Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Take care,
Gretchen