Vacation update

My grandpa's birthday party yesterday was lots of fun, I will write more about it in my blog post about his quilt.

This morning I bought a coffee from Starbucks and then got to work cleaning my kitchen. It would be more fun to be sewing all week, but I really do need to do some Spring cleaning...and by Spring, I mean mid-July. :)

Today I got my new table for my studio. The saw horse legs are from Ikea and Robin's fiance, Pete, put those together and made the table top for me. He put laminate on the top, rounded the corners and edges, and it looks great! I had to rearrange some canvases on the walls because the table is taller than the one I had there before. I wish that I had taken some before pictures of my studio before these changes took place, but I didn't think about it until I started moving lots of things around.

new table for my fabric cutting mat

easel and painting table

mini bolts of fabric

my new table, all moved in!

I have to go get ready for my cousin's wedding now, it should be a fun night, but I am running late! I hope to post more vacation news tomorrow after I get back from the gym. We'll see how much I can Deadlift these days, wish me luck!

Art display at Starbucks

I currently have artwork on display at Starbucks on Louis Henna in Round Rock. Stop by for a coffee and have a closer look. The orange and green pieces on the left are made by sewing beads down onto the canvas. The shoe, titled Agonizing and Beautiful, is made from canvas fabric which is then sewn to the canvas with embroidery thread.

Thanks to Phillip, the Starbucks manager, and the employees for hauling the ladder out for me and being patient while I move tables around and create a bit of a mess. And thanks to Debra, amazing artist, fellow Starbucks art displayer, and dear friend.

Explored Once Again

This is a 12 by 36 gallery wrapped canvas. I painted the bright orange background with acrylic paints and then hand sewed individual beads down to create the flowers and ground. I really like combining orange and blue lately, I think I am inspired by my friend Abbey and her wonderful paintings.

I have two smaller paintings that sit next to each other at art shows. Several shoppers have commented on how much they enjoy the blue and orange next to each other.

This piece is currently hanging with two other paintings at a local Starbucks.

Explored Once Again

detail

As Seen Through the Fog

This is a 12 by 36 gallery wrapped canvas. I painted the green background with acrylic paints and then hand sewed individual beads down to create the flowers and ground.This piece has nothing to do with fog, but I finished it while enduring a horrible allergy headache and so my brain felt very foggy and lost. 

It is currently hanging with two other paintings at a local Starbucks.

As Seen Through the Fog

detail

W.i.P. Wednesday 02

Happy Wednesday! I am working on tons of projects now, and today I finally finished six tote bags! Yay! I think I will put these Heather Bailey totes into a separate post later, but I'll give you a little preview today.

folded Heather Bailey totes

Heather Bailey shopping totes

These will be kitchen towels for a friend of mine. She has some potholders that I made using this Helen Dardik fabric from her Mod Kitchen line.

I use these labels from Namemaker on my quilts and pot holders and things. I bought this ribbon from them for the first time and it looks great! I'm going to use it to wrap my floor quilts. I am participating in three craft shows this December and have a few things to do to get ready for that.

 

 

 

This is one of four canvases that I am currently working on. (excuse the horrible lighting, please) This Sunday I am displaying artwork at a local Starbucks. I have a lot to do to finish these, yikes!

 

I am making this play mat for my little cousin. I sewed the binding on today, and I just need to decide if I am hand sewing or machine sewing the binding to the front.

These are shirts for the twins that I take care of. I bought pants to match these tops. I ironed the pieces on, I just need to finish the applique. Still thinking about which stitch to use- blanket stitch, satin stitch, straight stitch? So many choices, sadly my favorite vine and leaf stitch doesn't work for these animals.

 

These towels will be for my family's white elephant gift exchange. Most of my family members are big Aggie fans, and when I helped my brother move in to his dorm this fall at Texas A&M I learned that they say "Howdy" to each other. Often. I just need to add some of this maroon fabric to the towels.

 

This is a quilt that will eventually be for sale in my Etsy shop. I sewed the binding on today and found out that I didn't make it long enough. I need to add one more piece before I can finish that up.

 

The other projects that I am working on are still just piles of unwashed and uncut fabric for now, so hopefully I will have made enough progress to post them next Wednesday. I'm linking up with Freshly Pieced, click the button to check it out!

Paintings at Starbucks

My friend, Abbey, and I have our work hanging at Starbucks in Round Rock. Stop by and see it and order a coffee while you are there! I plan to go in soon and try one of their new sweet treats. Cake on a stick? What!?

Shop Crafty...after the show

Another great show hosted by the wonderful Lone Star Ladies, Anne Marie and Allison! Thank you to everyone who came to shop and say hello.
See you again next spring!

Shop Crafty-April 16th

Hello, everyone. It is time for another great show hosted by the Lone Star Ladies, a family-friendly celebration of the Handmade Community from Austin and all over the Nation!

Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 10am to 5pm
The Marchesa, 6406 N. IH-35, Ste. 3100, Austin, TX 78752

This one day festival will feature Austin-area Studio Sponsors in our exclusive Craft Lounge - teaching you how to make crafts, jewelry, sewing projects and much more! You can also shop unique items handmade by over 60 artists, crafters and designers from across the US.
Shop Crafty is also a charity shopping event to raise funds for Crafting Comfort, a local organization that provides comfort to those in need through gifts of handcrafted items.

Splendid Calm Textiles will be selling paintings, note cards, flower clips, and wall hangings and sharing a booth with I Love Indigo. Come out and see us!

click here to purchase tickets

Gallery in Round Rock Library

I currently have paintings, quilts, and other work on display at the Round Rock Library.
My work will be hanging from November 2nd to November 30th.
216 E. Main Street 78664

Labor of Love

The Labor of Love show was a great success and lots of fun. Thank you to everyone who came out to visit us. Here are some pictures of our booth.

Gallery Show

The Blue Room Gallery Exhibit

Artists: Jessica Pierre'auguste and Abbey Aldridge
Location: Marmalade Skies Art Studio
13450 Research Blvd Austin, TX 78750
When: September 19 - November 3rd, 2009
Phone: 512-695-1694

This month The Blue Room Gallery will feature a collaboration of two artists' work for one phenomenal show. The exhibit is titled "Taking Root" and includes paintings and multimedia art inspired by nature. Thank you for supporting local artists in pursuing their passion. Check out the website for directions and more information: http://www.marmaladeskiesaustin.com/

Up In Smoke Art Show

I was excited to be one of several artists that participated in the Up In Smoke art show.
July 2nd - 5th, 2009
Pipes and Hookahs on South Congress,
Austin, Texas
Thanks to everyone that attended!
And thank you, Arthur, for all the work that you did organizing and setting up the show!

A Closet of Clones -sold

18 x 24"
acrylic on canvas

Pacebend Flora -sold

12 x 12"
acrylic and thread on canvas

A Chance Meeting -sold

4 x 12"
acrylic on canvas

Nineteen Ninety Three

10 x 20"
acrylic on canvas

A New Kind of Shade -sold

10 x 10"
acrylic on canvas

Which Way Is Up? -sold

10 x 10"
acrylic on canvas

What to Wear?

20 x 20"
acrylic on canvas

Let Me Get My Bearings -sold

4 x 12"
acrylic on canvas