June 26 - Sept 27, 2009

Beyond Golden Clouds: Japanese Screens from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Saint Louis Art Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60603-6404

June 26–September 27, 2009
Rotation 1: June 26-August 9, 2009
Rotation 2: August 15-September 27, 2009
Regenstein Hall

Selected Works

Hours
Monday–Wednesday, 10:30–5:00
Thursday–Friday, 10:30–9:00 (Free Admission 5:00–9:00)
Saturday–Sunday, 10:00–5:00

The museum is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.

Pink Artists 2009

The Pink Artists are getting together for their second project.
With left over 2" x 2" squares, a wall art hanging is being created. It will be called Block Party '09
It will be sold with donations going to Susan G. Komen For the Cure

In addtion to the wall hanging (quilt), there will be donated works of art created by the Pink Artists

Drawing details coming soon!

For additional information .... visit Monica Magness' blog Girl Gone Thread Wild

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS? The Summer '09 issue of Art Quilting Studio has a great article on The Pink Artists



Did you notice they made mention of Pat Winter's art quilt square ?

I looked at the Slide Show on Monica's post, and I spotted my 'left over' square in this block.
My square is in the upper right corner of this block. So kewl to be involved in this worthy cause

Road Trip ....

When I started a Facebook account, I never dreamed I would re-connect with so many stitching friends. When I heard from Cathy, she told me about her new shop: Inspired Needle

Road Trip!!!! One morning, GFs Sue D & Debbie L went with me to Inspired Needle, Ltd.

We had a great time catching up on the news and browsing the new store. Lots of favourite designers -- tons of stitching goodies -- and I bought this:

Dutch StrawberriesThe Goode Huswifec.2009

Cathy gave me a needle with the purchase. It is a BOHIN tapestry, size 26. I bought a pkg, too. I love them -- What a fabulous needle!




Check out Cathy's Facebook Page - or her Store's Web Site or become a Fan on Facebook. Better yet, when you are in Lemont, Illinois -- stop in and say 'hi". Tell her Lelia sent you : )

Inspired Needle, Ltd.
www.inspiredneedle.com
315 - B East Illinois St
Lemont, IL 60439

Art O Mat

Helen Harris PaintingsPine Shore Studio BlogFacebook Page

During a recent visit to Chicago, DH & I had a cup of coffee in the Chicago Cultural CenterWhile DH was taking a call, I wandered over to the Art O Mat machine These are cigarette machines stocked with ART!!!
I bought a couple tokens in the gift shop & selected a floral (first photo); My husband ended his call & selected a painting (photo below)

I hope some day, when I approach the machine, I'll find some of my textile artist friends have participated!! What fun it would be to select a piece of art from one of my friends : )

These are my Art O Mat purchases (so far)

Previous Art O Mat posts here

I won! I won!

My desk:
Did you notice the tower of fabric??? It is Miss Jump's Scrap Bag by Linda Brannock, moda
"Small charming prints in the warm colors you have come to love by Linda Brannock. Perfect for those primitive and civil war quilts"

I entered a contest via the Facebook Page American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine ; Jill's Blog - Rag Lady.
Check it out -- Become a Fan!
I have to figure out what quilt pattern to use. There are endless possibilities. Any suggestions?

Here is a close-up:

Thx to Jill & the American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine for offering this special prize. I'm delighted!

Misc from Lelia ...

What would cause me to buy the latest issue of Needlepoint Now?
Coni's column (aka Spinster Stitcher ) --- Job Well Done : )

I don't do much canvas / needlepoint. One pattern I have done several times (for GFs) is this scissorkeeper. You'd think I have it memorized -- but I don't. I'm using watercolour - eggplant and will add lavendar on one -- and then stitch it again using green. I am often amazed at the difference an accent color makes

Iris & Poppy in our gardens

EDITED TO ADD:
Pat is hosting Poppy Tag. See Pat's post for details!


Poppyphoto by DH

Iris

RAK* Received!!!!! Luv it : )

Stitched by TammieA Stitch in Time Blog
I was so excited to receive a package via Royal Mail, knew immediately it was from Tammie! Rushed to open & am thrilled to own a beautiful stitched pillow : ) I love the sttiched flowers & heart motifs. The colors are cheerful and festive, perfect for our home! I love it -- thx so much Tammie : )

*RAK: Random Act of Kindness

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GIVE AWAYS
Enter (comment on blog) to win a Stichable Journal. Details HERE

Keep an eye on Designs by Lisa (facebook) - in the next couple of days having a drawing for a Halloween design

Misc

Edited Post: What happened to my post??? It looked fine yesterday -- and this a.m., looks like some lettering is missing and the photos rearranged ??? OK, will try a quick fix


Flowers in our garden


I'm almost finished with this book ---
Link Here for info & excerpt

Thx for the awardPlease visit Golden Angel Works blog -- it is awesome

"This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. "

Our gardens; Special Silver Anniversary Giveaway; Anonymous

Aren't these beautiful?
The entire plant is bursting with flowers!
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While you are blog surfing --- be sure to check out
bearbits blog by Ginger.
She is celebrating her 25th year as a teddy bear artist
Her giveaway is just too cute -- Posy, a Pincushion Faerie --
CHECK OUT THIS POST
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Dear Anonymous: Go to THIS LINK for contact information (Lake County Fair). Request a premium list for the Family Arts and Crafts Department. All the information you need is in that booklet.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Lake County Fair": This is the year! I really want to enter my quilt but I'm not sure if it qualifies. How can I find out?

She did it!

Graduated from Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana) and home on Mother's DayCongrats Tori! We are so proud of you!


Couple months at home ... then off to Ball State University (Muncie, Indiana) for Grad school & Intership

MIsc.

I was thrilled to hear from GF Cathy via Facebook. I had lost track of her after she married & was delighted to catch up. She has opened her own shop Inspired Needle, in Lemont, IL. She has a great blog, too.
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Speaking of great blogs -- Check out Edgar's Blogoversary prize!!! Winner to be announced May 11th.
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Keep an eye on Marjorie's Blog as she was planning another giveaway this week.
ALSO, Carolyn was going to put up a post about a contast for the famous travelling pattern of the sisterhood, (a.k.a. Waxing Moon’s “My Needle and My Floss”).
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Oh my -- did she ever give my heart a start!!! I had been over-doing the Spring Cleaning in our daughter's room (getting it ready for her to move home for a couple months). I realized I hadn't seen our curious cat in a couple hours. I was looking hi & lo for our Honey Bunny... and nearly fainted when I saw her laying next to my iron.
Of course, she was just making herself comfy on the folded blue jeans.
And, I had to slap my forehead remembering I had finished the ironing hours before. The iron was was shut-off & un-plugged.
Honestly, does she look like she'd curl up with a hot iron? Of course not. What was I thinking?I should have just finished folding the laundry & then I would have put the iron away.
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Many thx for all your kind words about my Grandmother's wedding photo and the humble way I stitched the Blackbird Designs sampler. I enjoyed that project as I was able to recall my Grandmother with every stitch. Wasn't it fantastic to go blog hopping and see all the variety of ground, fibers, bird motifs, and dedications? Aren't stitchers just the best???

Enjoy the day -- stitch well my friends.