Yep, today is the last day of August. It is the first day that I've been able to sit down at the computer. I've still got some boxes kicking around the apartment, but I'm pretty much unpacked…sort of.
Here's a quick rundown of what's on my mind…
- Bought Stitch Alchemy and I am so excited! I've made things with Fabric Paper before, but this book takes it to a whole other level! I can hardly wait!
- I'm teaching a new session of my Journal Quilt Class, starting on Friday, September 11. The dates are totally wrong on that link. I haven't updated it and that's totally pathetic, I know. But, it's late and I'm tired and I swear I *will* do it tomorrow…maybe. Anyway, it's a great class. First of all, the students are unbelievably inspiring and interesting. And I love it because I get to teach a different technique each time. Basically, the class teaches you how to use things from your life to design mini art quilts (8.5×11) AND we cover a different technique each time. You don't have to know how to sew to take the class. There's a lot of painting and mixed media fun! If you're interested, contact The City Quilter at 133 West 25th Street, 212-807-0390.
- Having a new crafty space or "studio" as I've taken to calling it, is making me feel really excited about creating. I have a lot more space and I'm hoping it will change the kind of stuff I'm doing for the better! I'm thinking bigger and better, you know? I'll share pictures once everything is actually unpacked.
- The first sentence of the bullet point above reminds me of a question that one student asked in Lynne Perrella's class two weekends ago. She asked, "How do you know when you're an artist versus just a person who likes to paint and stuff?" I couldn't stop myself. The words were out of my mouth before I realized that I shouldn't answer that question. I said, "When you decide that you are."
I'll leave you with two photos. I'm not much of an outdoors kind of girl, but my new terrace has me hanging out outside all the time. I thought I'd give you day and night:
Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my word, your view is fabulous! Makes me want to move back this second! Well, hopefully one of these days….
Glad your move went smoothly, can’t wait to see what you come up with in your new space!
Oh my word, your view is fabulous! Makes me want to move back this second! Well, hopefully one of these days….
Glad your move went smoothly, can’t wait to see what you come up with in your new space!
Oh my word, your view is fabulous! Makes me want to move back this second! Well, hopefully one of these days….
Glad your move went smoothly, can’t wait to see what you come up with in your new space!
Oh my word, your view is fabulous! Makes me want to move back this second! Well, hopefully one of these days….
Glad your move went smoothly, can’t wait to see what you come up with in your new space!
That book looks great. Glad you are almost all moved in and unpacked! Can’t wait to see your studio area. 🙂
That book looks great. Glad you are almost all moved in and unpacked! Can’t wait to see your studio area. 🙂
That book looks great. Glad you are almost all moved in and unpacked! Can’t wait to see your studio area. 🙂
That book looks great. Glad you are almost all moved in and unpacked! Can’t wait to see your studio area. 🙂
Hi Julie! Glad you are settling in! LOVE how you answered that question…PERFECT! The photos of your view are great!
Hi Julie! Glad you are settling in! LOVE how you answered that question…PERFECT! The photos of your view are great!
Hi Julie! Glad you are settling in! LOVE how you answered that question…PERFECT! The photos of your view are great!
Hi Julie! Glad you are settling in! LOVE how you answered that question…PERFECT! The photos of your view are great!
bEAUTIFUL VIEW!! hheee loved seeing them! thanks
with a grin,
steffogal1
http://withagrin.blogspot.com/
bEAUTIFUL VIEW!! hheee loved seeing them! thanks
with a grin,
steffogal1
http://withagrin.blogspot.com/
bEAUTIFUL VIEW!! hheee loved seeing them! thanks
with a grin,
steffogal1
http://withagrin.blogspot.com/
bEAUTIFUL VIEW!! hheee loved seeing them! thanks
with a grin,
steffogal1
http://withagrin.blogspot.com/
Love that night pic! Looking forward to seeing what you create in your new studio. That answer was perfect you artist you;)
Love that night pic! Looking forward to seeing what you create in your new studio. That answer was perfect you artist you;)
Love that night pic! Looking forward to seeing what you create in your new studio. That answer was perfect you artist you;)
Love that night pic! Looking forward to seeing what you create in your new studio. That answer was perfect you artist you;)
I love the photos you took, that is a view I could live with 🙂
I love the photos you took, that is a view I could live with 🙂
I love the photos you took, that is a view I could live with 🙂
I love the photos you took, that is a view I could live with 🙂
The view is awesome….I would be sitting out there allll the time now! Thanks for sharing…can’t wait to see more pics of the place and studio!
The view is awesome….I would be sitting out there allll the time now! Thanks for sharing…can’t wait to see more pics of the place and studio!
The view is awesome….I would be sitting out there allll the time now! Thanks for sharing…can’t wait to see more pics of the place and studio!
The view is awesome….I would be sitting out there allll the time now! Thanks for sharing…can’t wait to see more pics of the place and studio!
Congrats on your new place! Your photos look so cool – what an exciting place to live!
Congrats on your new place! Your photos look so cool – what an exciting place to live!
Congrats on your new place! Your photos look so cool – what an exciting place to live!
Congrats on your new place! Your photos look so cool – what an exciting place to live!
Congrats Julie, looks like a beautiful place.
I would love to live in a big city! Best of luck with the new place. Can’t wait till your next post!:)
Congrats Julie, looks like a beautiful place.
I would love to live in a big city! Best of luck with the new place. Can’t wait till your next post!:)
Congrats Julie, looks like a beautiful place.
I would love to live in a big city! Best of luck with the new place. Can’t wait till your next post!:)
Congrats Julie, looks like a beautiful place.
I would love to live in a big city! Best of luck with the new place. Can’t wait till your next post!:)