{friday fill-in's}

And...here we go!

1. You don't have to be afraid to move forward - just BRAVE.
2. But it's the ALWAYS the little things that count.
3. Basically, I am feeling yucky and uncreative this week .
4. How I interpret God's choices for my life have changed a great deal over the past two years.
5. In this way, I can GROW and live a richer life.
6. I believe that this is going to be a big year for change.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sitting with my little girl and embroidering together, tomorrow my plans include trying to motivate myself to get in the studio and Sunday, I want to go to church and create something - ANYTHING!

remnants to ruffles: sweetest ruffles yet

{  I   A M   L O V I N G   T H E S E   N E W   R U F F L E S...  }

...THEY MIGHT JUST BE MY FAVORITE SCRAPS SO FAR THIS YEAR!

Deeper colors for the impending fall season, but still some brightness to them. I love the chevron patterns and big floral prints - a throw back to some of my favorite home decor fabrics from the past. I put a new spin on my signature floral brooch too. I love the new mix of solid and hand dyed silkies. Even my leaves have "sprouted" and become ruffled themselves. A trick that only sewing on wool can produce!

I wonder how anyone could ever tire of ruffles and rosettes?

I love her.

So - do you love her?

old quilts new life: day planner

{  I   L O V E   M Y   N E W   P L A N N E R   C O V E R ...  }

and planning has never been so pretty.

... ALMOST AS MUCH AS I LOVE PLANNING !

Every year I look forward to the day when the upcoming new year's planner will be released on the store shelves. I love planning. I love lists, notes, and agendas. All sizes. All shapes. But the past few years I have noticed that I have been purchasing a planner that is smaller than years' past. I like the size that I can toss into my backpack or totebag or purse easily. I think it might be 8" x 5" or something close to that. Big enough I can SEE what I am writing in it but small enough it fits in my bag.

And you wanna know the best part? It is refillable - like these.

Every year I can just pop out the old one and place the new one in it's place.

N O  W   H O W   I S   T H A T   F O R   P L A N N I N G ?

{friday fill-in's}

1. Seeing is definitely believing...and a gift!
2. It's never too late to chase your dream.
3. According to the weather we are in for more rain.
4. As we start a new school year we realize how quickly times flies.
5. I associate positive attitude with happiness.
6. Long ago people lived their craft.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to some artsy time with my retreat friends, tomorrow my plans include photos at the beach and Sunday, I want to spend time with visiting relatives!

old quilts new life: art journal cover love

{  I   L O V E   T E X T I L E S   A N D   I   L O V E   M Y   A R T   J O U R N A L }

There is something about pretty. Something that makes you want to have more pretty. For as much as I used my art journal, I wanted to love it every time I picked it up - and not just the inside, but the outside as well. And so this ART JOURNAL COVER was born. I did not buy one thing for this project. I used bits and pieces of {pretty} from all around the studio...

...each castoff speaking to who I am. A piece of quilt, so worn and threadbare, and yet I do not have the heart to toss it away. Broken bits of favorite jewelry, beyond repair. Pieces of yarn, the reward after a long day in the dye kitchen. Scrapbook trinkets, plucked from a box marked  - Rummage Sale. Spools of thread, ready to unravel, little left to offer. Damaged silken petals, still beautiful in their color and sheen. Leather leftovers, stained and painted...

...and I love it.

I love each and every piece of "trash". Each morsel, another reminder of the things I use, the goods I surround myself with, create with - the things I love.

{  D O   Y O U   L O V E   I T   A S   W E L L ?  }

{summer - what a ride !}

{  W H E R E   D I D   T H E   S U M M E R   G O ?  }

...beaching it as always...

...cousins and cookouts, family and friends, kids and creations, learning and love...

 ... making our way and living our life...

...afterall...

{  W E ' R E   J U S T   A L O N G   F O R   T H E   R I D E !  }

workshops: artful handbag

{  N E W   W O R K S H O P  I S   R E A D Y   T O   G O  } 

S N E A K   A   P E E K   H E R E !

SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS HERE

RECYCLE YOUR OLD T-SHIRTS OR GATHER NEW ONES AND GET READY TO CREATE SOME REPURPOSED LOVE WITH ME !

THIS CLASS IS JAM PACKED WITH OVER SIXTEEN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS 

AND IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR ONLY $34.95

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{ artful handbag workshop - sneak preview video}

N E W   W O R K S H O P  R E A D Y   T O   A I R - S N E A K   P E E K   H E R E !

Recycle those old t-shirts here! In this workshop we will create a colorful, roomy ARTFUL HANDBAG full of pockets, including two button pockets, two open top pockets, and two over sized pockets that easily accommodate large supplies due to the nature of the fabric. We will dye, cut, sew and create unique embellishments. We will explore the simple art of tap dyeing, challenge ourselves to create words through "doodled stitching" and put together a mini book for artwork, photos, mementos and more. We will even create a BONUS drawstring sleeve pouch! A bag that will speak to who we are, through color and construction, it can easily be arranged to suit your own personal style! The end result? An ARTFUL HANDBAG. A keeper of art or beach supplies, a carry all for babies things, a new take on the old messenger bag!

Artful Handbag Sneak Preview from Rae Missigman on Vimeo.

{friday fill - in's}

1. Well, ok, maybe I AM afraid of the dark, but I think it's because my vision is so poor.
2. I like that I feel good when I work out, but saying I LOVE TO DO IT, now that's a stretch!
3. When I'm making homemade jam it makes me feel like it is the holidays.
4. Drinking more water lately make me feel a bit healthier.
5. And frankly, I need to give up the diet soda.
6. Computers might be the root of all evil. But how will we ever learn to live without them again.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to catching up with my daughter who arrived home from college today, tomorrow my plans include catching up on orders in the studio and Sunday, I want to go to church and edit my photos from the beach trip!