Lori’s Notebook

Quilt Story: Remembering Lewis

April 21, 2014

“I had wanted Lori to make a memorial quilt for years. My mother was in possession of a box of my father’s shirts she had erringly convinced herself were all “taupe”. It was a pleasure to turn over the garments to someone who truly cherishes and understands textiles. I was a recipient of sometimes daily emails and photos that tracked her progress and included me in details of the work. These emails and photos were so compelling that I ended up forwarding them to many relatives, and we all enjoyed watching the quilt come together through the ether. The quilt now lives on my bed, and just the other day as I lay awake in the dark, I was feeling the different textures of the fabrics side by side and realizing there was still more to explore about my beautiful quilt even with my eyes closed.” – Amanda (Lewis’ daughter) Read more >

Quilt Story: Joan’s Pink Lady 1 & 2

April 8, 2014

Starting today, and in the months to come, I will be sharing what I am calling my Quilt Stories, the ideas, process, and client responses that informed many of my Commemorative Quilt projects. It has been a wonderful way to reconnect with past clients and to inform those who would like to gain a deeper understanding of what I bring to my work. Enjoy!

“Joan was our mother, a strong, hard-working & generous Bermudian lady who loved her family & friends. She enjoyed giving to them and to the entire community her time, talents, and service. She loved to cook and garden and enjoyed 85 years of a full, productive life after leaving school to work at age 12. Joan was an independent woman, strong and determined; yet resilient and open to the demands of societal change. Down-to-earth, devoid of “airs”, she had no fashionista aspirations (I was so proud, growing up, that ours was the only mother to go to work in shorts!). Still, she enjoyed dressing in the unique and attractive manner Bermuda life encourages: pretty Liberty prints, bright plaids, island motifs, and of course, her coral-orange Pink Lady uniform!” Read more >

Customer Talent with Mineral Forest Fabrics

April 8, 2014

I have been having a lovely rapport with an Etsy customer who lives in France. She ordered a set of custom sized runners, and I sent along the fabric ends that I couldn’t use so she could create something for herself. She just sent me this photo of a beautiful scarf she made. Thank you, Sylvie!

Floral Inspirations

March 21, 2014

I had the chance to visit the de Young Museum in San Francisco a few days ago and caught their annual Bouquets to Art exhibit. Floral artists are paired with a work of art that is meant to inspire their arrangements. There were some incredible pieces – here are just a few I found noteworthy. Love the rosey-twiggy bird!

Leland’s Room

March 18, 2014

More than anything this post is about capturing a moment in time, and one that is soon to change. I walked into my 10-year old son’s room the other day and wanted to capture the feeling of his room, knowing that the teen years are fast approaching. And when that happens, who knows, I may not even be allowed into his room at all!

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