Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Creativity and blogging

I recently read a post on Quilt Art that blogging might bring creativity. I thought that interesting. Because I have decided to blog as an objective to a goal I have of being more creative. I hope it works, I seem to loose track of time and have not posted but once this month of July.

Below this post is a photo of the bear block I designed for my friend Linda MacDonalds totem pole quilt she made. You can "sort of" see the entire totem on We of Artistic Vision blog as well as Textile Artist of Greater Yellowstone blog. (I am new at this so look those up for yourself) I love the idea, it is one of those ideas that I believe many have said "Why didn't I think of that". Linda is a very talented lady as well as a wonderful friend. I am honored to have been part of her totem.

As far as blogging and creativity, well I will let you know. It does make me want to blog a bit more. I have often said I would never do this blogging thing, it opens up my world, which I do like to keep somewhat private. I know this because I follow many blogs just to see what old friends and new ones are up to. It is a glimpse into what might be an otherwise unknown area of our lives. Was not an easy decision but then I am getting up there and change seems to be hard for me. This might be a step forward, and if in the end you see I am creative by all means let me know.This blogging thing might just have a few positives


Off to do some quilting.

Totem Bear original design


Wednesday, July 1, 2009



This is Jackson. he was named after the lady that found him, wounded, sick near death. She took him to a local vet, where for months he was cared for. My son called one day and asked if I still wanted a cat. Well, of course. With our 2 big dogs Jackson, still being very weak was not sure about the situation. But now he is a part of our family and a love he is. I have never had a cat that actually climbs up to give a hug around the neck but he does.