Liam’s had lots of concerts lately, this weekend it was with Intermezzo, the younger branch of the Claremont Young Musician’s Orchestra. This is quite a select group of young players, ages 8-17, who audition every fall and spend most sunday afternoons together rehearsing. Here they are playing in a beautiful “small” Bridges Hall in Pomona… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: January 2011
A Preview of Coming Attractions!
Quilting Arts TV has released video previews of their new season, here are the previews for my two episodes: Episode 703 Episode 709 More info on how to either purchase this season (or past) as well as a station finder that should give you dates and times for airing on your local PBS station can… Continue Reading
Glorious Weather
Well, I’m sure you don’t need me to gloat over how lovely the weather’s been here, whilst most of the US is covered in snow and freezing temperatures. So instead, I’ll crow about a new cool app I found for my Droid. No longer do I have to be jealous of you iPhone folks with… Continue Reading
A Commission for 96 Scarves!
Last week I got a call from a woman who has chatted with me (and purchased a gift or two) a few times in my booth at a local art fair. She is on a planning committee of a local golf association -they are planning a large golf tournament that ends with a lunch at the country… Continue Reading
Business Bookkeeping…MY Way!
Well, I spent the weekend sniffling, sneezing, coughing and…doing my taxes! The first year that I actually ran Candied Fabrics as a real business, I had a real tax guy do my taxes, but when he moved out of town, I thought I’d try to do it myself, and By George, with the help of Turbo… Continue Reading
One Moment | Listening to Myself
One really helpful thing about blogging is that I find myself writing about things that I may not have noticed BB (before blogging). More than once I’ve pointed out that I need to slow down, not work myself too hard. Believe it or not, I’ve been listening. I’ve come downstairs to hang with my hubby in front… Continue Reading
Color Choices: My Family Room
One of subjects I’m going to try to talk more about here on this blog is color…why I choose the colors I do, how I make them, where I get my inspirations. I’m not sure exactly how I’m going to do this, but color is so important important me, I realize that I should try… Continue Reading
Queensland Flood Appeal Auctions
I just wanted to let you know that there’s all sorts of incredible handmade goods being auctioned off to benefit the victims of the flooding in Australia. Although I often donate some of my work to help out, sometimes you gotta just speak with your dollars, so I’ve been bidding on all sorts of beautiful… Continue Reading