I started a piece made all of hand-dyed fabrics: rust dyes, silk transfer dyes, plant-dyes...

And got distracted. This is Hmong work, and the brilliant colors are a joy! Bought this at the MN State Fair, also in August. 

August: And I went to Duluth MN for a conference, spending time on the waterfront (for the first time, I admit.) 

Civil engineering: A secret passion. 

And water, and waves...

...and a small silk piece modified with my new embellisher, inspired by the lakes.

A busy summer

August: We stayed a week at Lake Mille Lacs, on Sunset Bay, as we have done for several years. 

It's a lovely resort, not too big, not too small. 

And the surroundings are very quiet. Just waves, and birds. 

I had lots of time to sit and sew !

Progress images: "Winter Count" 

"Winter Count" is just about completed. Better images soon! 

And started working on a small scarf as well, using a wooden tjap-type stamp bought at a local thrift store. 

work in progress - 

Sun-dyed cotton, machine quilted, 12x12"

Not long ago I had a number of works professionally photographed, finally, and hope to be posting those updated photos soon. Also updating Works in Progress. I have work at the MQ show in Rochester MN this week, and recently participated in a SAQA MN group show at the Textile Center of MN. Stay tuned for more!

What Befell the Reader

"What Befell the Reader"
7x17 inches variable
Cotton, found fabrics, embellishments. Hand and machine quilted.
On display at the Textile Center of Minnesota, Feb. 22 - March 17, 2012. Part of the "Focal Point" exhibit.

Forgive

"Forgive" 

Silk organza, found fabric & mixed media; quilted by hand and machine. 

16x15 inches variable 

On display at the Textile Center of Minnesota, Feb. 22-March 17, 2012. Part of the "Focal Point" exhibit. 

Completed 2012. copyright J.A. Schultz