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Happiness is…

August 2, 2017 By Carolyn Foss

…a colorful quilt.

….being inspired by nature.

…warm woolens.

…wildlife in the backyard.

…watching clouds and sunsets (especially the ones on Washington Island).

As promised last time, the Open Quilt Studio “challenge quilt” border fabrics were on before class was over. Everyone likes…a colorful quilt.

Open Studio Quilt1   Open Quilt Studio2

In Susan Hoffmann’s Landscape ‘Painting’ with Fabric class, students worked with the same set of fabrics.  Although they all started with the same theme, there were as many variations as students, each person creating a unique woodland scene and …being inspired by nature.

Landscape Paint fabric cutting   Landscape Paint Scene

Landscape Paint Class layout   Landscape Paint Class Fussy cutting

The Spinning Art Yarns class taught by Deb Jones used a variety of fibers and combined them into special and fanciful yarns by using the drum carders, picker, spinning wheels and plying in order to have some one-of-a-kind…warm woolens.

Spinning Art Yarns Spinners   Progressive Art Yarn

Art Yarns     Spinning Art Yarns Visit

(For more photos on Deb’s class, check out    Fiber GardenThe Fiber Garden Facebook page. )

We’ve had some Sandhill crane visitors and followed them around the Walter Studio and barn where they’re finding something to eat in the grassy areas.  It’s always fascinating to watch…wildlife in the backyard.

Sandhill Cranes outside Walter Studio2   Sandhill Cranes with Barn

A person can’t go too long without sharing photos after…watching clouds and sunsets (especially the ones on Washington Island).

Storm Clouds Schoolhouse Beach   July Island Sunset

Tags: Dyeing/Knitting/Spinning, Quilting

Filed Under: Dyeing/Knitting/Spinning, Quilting Tagged With: Deb Jones, Landscapes, Spinning, Susan Hoffmann, The Fiber Garden

Comments

  1. Donna Bichanich says

    August 2, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    Can’t wait for my class.

    • Carolyn Foss says

      August 3, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      It will be a great week, as always!

  2. Cheryl Sparks says

    August 2, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    Always love hearing from you and what’s going on
    Lovely photos!! Always wishing you the best!

    • Carolyn Foss says

      August 3, 2017 at 3:41 pm

      Hi Cheryl, We miss you and hope you are well. Give our best to Cathy, too! Thanks for staying connected!

  3. Elizabeth Thorpe says

    August 2, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    Looking forward to my first classes at Sievers School of Fiber Arts in October.
    Hoping for some beautiful fall weather while on the island…..

    • Carolyn Foss says

      August 3, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      We’re looking forward to meeting you, Elizabeth. Fall is our favorite time and is beautiful, rain or shine (but better during the shine)!

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