Change of pace, a quilt show

Yesterday some friends and I went to a quilt show at Murphys' Ironstone Vineyards. The setting was perfect, the weather also. And the quilt show was full of interesting works to view. Here are some pics. We had lunch at the old hotel garden in Murphy's. On the walkway into the show, there were decorated boots and shoes lining the path to show the way to go. One of my favorite quilts was this simple one with insets of chenille. Oh my it looked so soft and cosy. The purple and gold one was made for the brother of the quilter, who loved his fancy booze. The modern art piece was in honor of Dave Brubeck, and it played "Take Five" if you touched the corner.
Nice show, nice day. One can get inspiration for mixed media projects by visiting quilt shows as well as art galleries. Hmmmm..... now what shall I start on?

Oct 20 inbox

Here are a two new collaboration cards that just arrived. The one with chickens is from Sally. The other one is from Joanna. Thanks gals for the new arrivals.

Joanna strikes again! Yay!!!

Here are two new cards that just came in from Joanna. I always love her work and this time, she sent a mail art piece made from a vintage envelope. I'll show you both sides. The green piece is a collaboration return. Thanks Joanna.

In box - from Pat

This little cutie is from Pat in Folsom. She used one of those vintage photos that were printed on post cards. The back has an original letter to "Mother", a Mrs Steele. Looks like it was around 1908, but i can't quite make it out. Thanks Pat, it's a little treasure.

In box - a collaborative pc came home

Debbie in Castro valley worked on this collaboration and now it tells a story in greens. Thanks Debbie I love it.

Carving familiar images

I've had a picture of my doctor as a young boy for a long time. I photographed it from a snapshot he had on the bulletin board. I thought it was endearing with his big ears sticking out and his finger in his mouth. I also had a picture of a dog my granddaughter likes. I never got around to doing anything with them, but today I thought I'd carve them so I can use them as stamps. My supplies for carving are minimal, and simple to carry, so I took them to the senior center art get together and sat and carved. And talked, and listened, and carved. A nice morning.

Mail call - In box

Two of my favorite mail art pals send post cards that came on Saturday. Here are the pics. "Free Yourself" is from Norma in Florida. Cool card, Norma. Thanks. The sketched face post card if from Roberta who sketched on her IPAD using a sketch app. The hearts were later collaged on. This is a new technique for Roberta. One I have not tried. I think she did a really good job.