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  • Pin It Weekly #363 Abstract Art

    Lots of insipiration in this post of abstract art and how it can inform modern quilting. I’ve been thinking about the theme for my modern guild round robin.

    We’ve mentioned it at the last couple of meetings, and someone has stepped up to chair it, so it’s coming soon. I’m excited! Especially since abstract art has been on my mind and I’ve added to this board.

    Thinking about the ones we did last year, the quilt influenced by the seasons was a fun one to work on. Now. At the time I struggled. But I persisted and the end result works beautifully with the rest of the quilt. The truth is I enjoyed them all.

    Perhaps my favorite was one influenced by Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian painter and art theorist, who was instrumental in the abstract art movement.

    While I like his paintings, I’m thinking of going with something softer and more contemporary. Of course, there’s no telling where the work will go in terms of creativity.

    The only thing I can do is start the first round with something abstract, suggest it, and enjoy the result. In that order.

    I have found an artist whose work I really enjoy, Simone Braun. Perhaps with a little more research, I’ll have found my inspiration. What do you think?

    Abstract art from Simone Braun

  • Pin It Weekly #362 Ten Map Quilts

    I’ve been thinking of map quilts for a few weeks now. I don’t know what does that….put my mind on a subject. I do know that when that “on a subject” occurs, I am stuck with it for a while.

    Links to continue your reading and viewing.

    These map quilts are all on my “maps” category in the “heart, quilts” board. I hope it inspires you to create a map quilt of some form. Writing this post certainly has me more intrigued. Also here’s a link to my last PIW post. Have a great week everyone!

  • Pin It Weekly #361 Ten Quilts

    I got curious a few days ago about what I’ve been pinning lately. Hmm, can you imagine that it’s been mostly modern quilts? Yep! Here are the last ten that I pinned. Of course, there have been many more. After all, it took a few clicks to build “heart, quilts.”

  • Pin It Weekly #360 Happy Dr. Seuss Day

    I’m not sure when Dr. Seuss Day actually is, but Meme’s school is celebrating tomorrow. Of course, Dusti enlisted me to make a Sneetch costume. I did not even know there’s a book! Happily, Dusti is current on Dr. Seuss and picked up everything we needed.

    A yellow shirt and yellow pants and yellow shoes. Do you see a theme here? I had only to add a green star and a green hair bow. Done and done.

    And just like that (finger snap, please) Meme is ready for Dr. Seuss Day. I won’t see her for several days, so I didn’t get a picture of my sweetiepie in her costume. We’ll have to be happy with these photos of my handiwork.

    And to celebrate Dr. Seuss here are a few more pins from my “Dr. Seuss” board. Oh, I loved reading these books to my children when they were little. Naturally, the silly rhymns were right up my English alley.

    And, because PIW always ends with pins of quilts, here are a few Dr. Seuss themed quilts to inspire you.

    Here’s a link to Pin It Weekly #359. Hope you enjoy!

  • Pin It Weekly 356 — meet new followers

    Welcome back to PIW! It’s time to say “hello” to a few followers. Shelly has a board titled “Scenes of Inspiration.” Oh wow! Great title!

    Georgia Messer is all ready for Valentine’s Day. Take a look at some of her pins.

    Camille J. has a board about camping that has several sections, a rabbit hole for me, for sure. Here are a few pins from her kitchen camping ideas.

    Here’s hoping you’re having a great 2022 so far. Let’s get started on of these ideas, shall we?

  • Pin It Weekly #355 More on Tiered Trays

    Tiered trays are all the rage right now, but what do you do when all the cute little Christmas items are put away? Of course, you can always put the tray in with the rest of the Christmas decor. But why? The empty tray could also become a year-round decor addition. To that end, you can put small collections on a tiered tray and call it done. However, you could also change the items on the tray with the seasons. Or whatever whim suits your fancy! You can start with this earlier post: Five Ways with Tiered Trays. I thought I’d expand on those whims and show you a few more from the Pinterest world.

    themes: spring, birds and chickens, new growth, farmhouse

    To help you think of your tiered trays in terms of whims, or themes, I thought I’d show you a few that I found on Pinterest that I especially like. If you’re looking for a particular style, Simply Adorable Creations has a lovely website with many styles. I love their work! Please note: this link is to their website, not their Pinterest page.

    themes: white and neutrals, farmhouse, flowers, spring and summer
    themes: beach, light blue and neutrals, shells, wording,
    themes: farmhouse, birds, glassware, white, calm
    themes: coffee, black/white, morning, Rae Dunn
    themes: bees, mornings, home, yellow/black, farmhouse, Rae Dunn
    themes: gray/pink, antiques, spring, French country, farmhouse,
    themes: gray/pink, antiques, spring, French country, farmhouse,
    themes: gardening, spring/summer, neutrals and white, unusual “tray” ideas
    themes: yellow/white, lemons, sunshine, happy, summer
    themes: birds and birdhouses, spring/summer, white/neutrals, Rae Dunn, small plants

    I hope these ideas help you with inspiration for your own decorating. Which is your favorite?

  • Pin It Weekly #353 Back at it!

    I realized just how long it’s been since I’ve posted a PIW. Oh wow! Of course, I decided to work on that. I mean, really?

    Thus, I present my lastest additions to “heart, quilts.”

    Though I have been pinning on occasion, I just didn’t get to the next step–Pin It Weekly posts!

    There are 13,563 quilts on this board, so surely you’ll find something to inspire you.

    These are mostly about the quilting.

    Piecing seem to take a back seat.

    In addition, the quilting gives a three dimensional feel to them.

    Or… maybe it’s the trapunto.

    Regardless, I’m in love with every one!

    Which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear from you.

  • Pin It Weekly #352 Followers stole my heart

    Before we begin with PIW, I want to announce that I’ve written book discussion questions for This World So Fierce. You can purchase the novel here on marymarcotte.com but the discussion questions are free! Help yourself: download, print, whatever. Enjoy!

    It’s been a while since we last met followers, so we’ll start with Janice Walker and her glassware board that is absolutely stunning. I can only hope that there are still collectors who are saving beautiful pieces like these for future generations.

    And hello to Meghan Plamondon, who has a geometric quilt board that, well, check it out:

    Thanks for visiting!

  • Pin It Weekly #351 Modern Quilts

    Welcome to Pin It Weekly! Since I feel a little guilt over not posting an SQI Sunday, I’ll post a few extra quilts today.

    These are pins on the board heart, quilts – modern section.

    Finally, if you want more Pinterest ideas from “heart, quilts,” you can go to this recent SQI.

    As always, thanks for visiting!

  • Pin It Weekly #350 Lots of Recent Pins I Love

    Sometimes when my depression is bothersome, I retreat into my phone. Not a good idea if I open a game, which is why to do that I have to download one. Pinning is not quite the same as playing a game: in the end, there’s a board of ideas. So I’ve added ideas to a couple of boards.

    Happy Mother’s Day!

    Pinterest execs are on my “you better straighten up or else” list. I’ve read a couple of articles in reputable magazines that male executives treat female counterparts with disdain, including terribly unequal pay, dismissing ideas and opinions, and making it difficult to move up the ladder.

    How did I miss this beauty last week?

    Why haven’t I taken a stronger stand, you ask? Firstly, I’ve heard only one side of the story and from only three women. Secondly, judging the company for the actions of a few seems unfair to the men and women whose jobs are not in the executive suites. Thirdly, the lawsuit is far from litigated. I prefer to wait until after a judgement has been made before shouting my opinion.

    From “graffiti quilting”

    Adding a one-sided voice to the cacophony of division does little except incite more division. The world is divided enough and I refuse to be part of that problem. Certainly everyone has a right to their opinions, but conviction is not the same as judgement. Besides, it is possible to hold an opinion close to one’s chest until court decisions are made.

    Ask my opinion on any issue and I will share my thoughts. Shout your views at me and I will walk away. (Just ask my husband.) I prefer to hear, and understand, both sides of the issue before issuing my viewpoint. I also expect others to do the same. If your mind is closed and you take an attitude before hearing both sides, you are simply forcing your one-sidedness on others.

    That doesn’t sit well with me. Discuss both sides in your opinion. Show that you have informed yourself (not just listened to or read whatever supports your preconcieved ideas) and let’s have a discussion. Until then, sorry.