Warholkitty

I have just received these series of photos in my inbox and they looks pretty cool!

The DeCordova Worshop

The DeCordova Museum sculptures park was bright and colorful the other day. It was great, after teaching the workshop, to just walk and take some pictures. As usual, to teach to such a good group of students, makes my day!

Early fall at Squam Lake

The Deephaven Camps in Holderness, New Hampshire is truly a magical place. Built in 1897 offers lake front cottage rentals and vacations on the Squam Lake and since 2008 it hosts the Squam Art Workshops twice a year. Again, at this amazing place, I attended the art fair last Saturday, with other forty vendors. And I can't wait to going there next year, again and again....


In the picture, lovely Clothspeg Dolls by Jill Bent and read more about the Squam Art Fair on Jill's blog.

Periwinklebloom

Loving the details in the photography, the old furnitures and everything else on Periwinklebloom!

Numbers love

Just found during night browsing, at Cartolleria. Beautiful!

South End Open Studios

A lot going on this weekend at South End in Boston. Unfortunately I can't be there, but I'm just about to deliver something new at Michelle Willey and lovely Susy is having a trunk show at Aunt Sadies, if anyone is in the area!

The September Squam Art Fair

I'm getting ready for another art retreat in New Hampshire this weekend. The past Squam Art Fair in June was great and I look forward to a new trip to this beautiful place! See you there!

Fog Linen at Pod

Today, I quickly stop by at Pod to delivery some twine, but enough time to breath beauty in everything is in the store! and what a delight the new arrivals from Fog Linen Work, it brings Japan a little bit closer to my home!

Photo by Pod

Billet~Japan

Why everything Japanese looks so amazingly beautiful?
Introducing Billet, found via simple and pretty.

Coptic/link Stitch workshop announcement

One of my workshop at DeCordova Museum is coming up on Saturday, September 26th. As my previous class, it's a one day class focus on the Coptic/link stitch binding, a very versatile structure that can apply to a lot of applications. We will bind two books, one to first test the sewing and a second book, with the complete binding and eight signatures. We will use my beloved hand-made, flax paper by Cave Paper, on the cover and mould-made Biblio paper on the text block. Here is a description of the class, but please let me know if you have any question. To register contact directly the Museum School or call 781-2590505.
Coptic Binding refers to methods of bookbinding developed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, dating back from the 2nd century AD. Due to their beauty, simplicity and ease of opening, Coptic binding styles are popular among modern artist books. The multi section spine is exposed, leaving the Coptic binding visible. The stitch, done with two needles, resembles the chain stitching used in embroidery. The book can open to a full 360° display or lay it completely flat without risk of damage to the spine. The sewing technique lends itself to a very traditional style yet the exposed look adds a contemporary elegance to the final book. High quality paper will be used for the text block and fine, hand-made, flax paper on the cover. A wide selection of book structure samples will be shown in the end of the class,for further discussion and inspiration.

Rolls of 50 meters Passamano ribbons

Just recently arrived from Rome, some new rolls of 50 meters Passamano/loose weave cotton ribbons, now available in the shop. The price is equivalent of two rolls of my 22 yards rolls + over 10 yards extra, free!
Quantity are limited, but I have my most popular colors in stock at the moment, as follow: marigold, melon, chartreuse, fuchsia, lavender, plum, red, sea blue, pool, chocolate, wine, sage, iron.
Same texture and quality of my other Passamano/loose weave ribbons, these rolls of 50 meters are for retail only, not available at wholesale price. Requested samples are, as usual, always welcome!