Sewing Needles re-purposed,Laugh,Go Play,A normal day where I live,Your Color Fix for Today

Sewing Needles Re-purposed

Talented Willard Wigan has carved Mr Obama and his family into the eye of a 24-carat gold needle. Speaking in Los Angeles, as he was about to launch his first American exhibition, Willard revealed: 'My favorite piece has to be President Barack Obama and his family.

Born in 1957 in Birmingham, Willard Wigan began his artistic life at a tender age. Suffering from dyslexia and learning difficulties, he struggled at school, finding solace in creating art of such minute proportions that it virtually could not be seen with the naked eye.

“It began when I was five years old,” says Willard. “I started making houses for ants because I thought they needed somewhere to live. Then I made them shoes and hats. It was a fantasy world I escaped to where my dyslexia didn’t hold me back and my teachers couldn’t criticize me. That’s how my career as a micro-sculptor began.”

Willard’s work is described as “the eighth wonder of the world”. One of the specifically commissioned works includes the replica of the iconic Lloyds of London Building. This piece was later auctioned by Eric Knowles of Bonhams. Willard was subsequently honored with receiving an MBE from HRH Prince Charles for his services to art.

Unsurprisingly, Willard’s life is now attracting significant attention from the literary and film industries alike, each eager to secure his life story.

GO PLAY!
Something I did a little while back. I wanted to use paints to make this sun looking blazing hot. It was a fun little project that ended up being 8.5" x 11". I think it's important to just play with your ideas sometimes. It takes little effort to spend a 1/2 day or so to get those niggling ideas out of your head and into fabrics. It's even better if you need that rest in between projects, a creative block or to break up monotony on something you are working on for a very long time. Go play!

I Love my Dad!!
Happy Father's Day daddy...you are and always will be my hero!

Just a Normal Day Where I Live
I spotted this young male bear and was thankful I had my camera!Pike county, PA has one of the largest population of Black Bear.

He's a mighty fine looking young man if I say so myself. No zooming for this picture...he was right there in front of my car and I was excited.

Bye bye big fella.....enjoy your journey!

Everytime I look at this picture, I can't but help to see a quilt. I am in love with these tiles and especially the design. It makes for a nice cheery spring time quilt.

YOUR COLOR FIX FOR TODAY

What a week it has been for me. I guess this is my year for sorting, gifting, re-purposing,charitable contributions,organizing and throwing away. Yes, I am talking about my stuff. I really don't need stuff...no, no....I'm not talking about my quilting/sewing/crafting stuff...I'm talking about everything else...those nik nak-y things I've collected over the years. I have just grown out of them and I want to live more simply...without all the clutter and dusting. I feel better that I have found homes for lots of it and I also feel better that I can donate alot to charities.
So, that's what I have been up to and I almost see the light to all of this un-cluttering....
yippeee for me!
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Till the next time.........Linda

Inside my classroom,My Fave Vendor,Laugh,Your Color Fix for Today,On the road sightings,Weird Finds

I thought you would like to peek inside my classroom for "Floral Delights" at The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Worcester, MA from the past few days. I always make a few extra kits, it makes me feel better to know that I go with extras than "less of". I have 6 kits left and if you are interested, email me at Linda@lindampoole.com if you would like to purchase a kit.
Each kit is fully loaded with fabric, threads, needle,toothpicks, full size pattern, pictorial instructions, your pattern already printed on the freezer paper....etc. My students would vouch that they are great loaded up kits ready for you to make this beauty! You don't need a thing but your scissors and enthusiasm. Click here to see the kit

I thought I would start with an "end of class picture" so you could see how far we got and how gorgeous the quilt tops turned out!

The Dolphin Dance Class was alot of fun....there is nothing as peaceful as creating these beautiful under the sea creatures. What I love the best about classes is all the laughing we do. 5 Kits left for this class, email me if you would like one! You will be thrilled with making and owning this one!!!
Click here to see the kit.

Nifty Thrifty Dry Goods
My FAVORITE vendor at the show. I wanted to live there for the day. She puts together the most beautiful display of all these goodies. I became so inspired being amongst all these goodies....and for an instant color fix, all I had to do was stand in the middle of all this!

LOOK at these YUMMY buttons

I came home with these buttons in red....aren't they the cutest? And look at the spiral ones behind....Wow...I wish I could have them all!

Her arrangements of colors are awesome....this vendor sure knows how to entice the customer...BUT...her stuff is to die for and the enticement is well welcomed by all!

It's good to laugh even about the serious stuff in life......

YOUR COLOR FIX FOR TODAY

Here is some of the weird stuff I see "On The Road" when traveling

On my way to Worcester, MA...I knew something bad was happening. State troopers from every direction had their lights and sirens on. Every bridge and exit was full of cops. About 2 miles up, there was a barricade and troopers both ways , even the local police from all the towns were in on this. I never found out what the situation was.

Oh No!!! I'm not ready for the Asylum!!!

The last night of the venue, there was a Grateful Dead Concert at the DCU Center, A Heavy Metal Concert at the Palladium and then there were us quilters.......interesting combo...especially the clothing of all....Tie-dye Dead Heads, Black clothing, mega tattoos, multi colored hair metal heads and then...quilted clothing and purses all walking the streets at the same time. LOTS of these kind of buses in the the area too...

And then for my weird finds of the day.......
An Umbrella Dryer

Moveable, portable benches

And as always, thanks for stopping by my blog. I have alot of fun bringing you what I see, find and think. Let me know what your thoughts are by leaving me a comment.
Till the next time.........Linda