Archive for July, 2008
July 28, 2008 at 7:40 pm
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The SF Chronicle wrote a story about the first commercial showing of the 1000 Journals project.
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Chronicling the journeys of 1,000 wayward journals
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It all started with bathroom graffiti. When the artist who calls himself Someguy read what people wrote on bathroom walls, he was intrigued by the uncensored thoughts and messages. Under the cloak of anonymity, he saw, people will say anything. |
“And then I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if people could write in a book and make their own comments.’ “ |
Last year, Chronicle Books of San Francisco published “The 1000 Journals Project” ($22.95), a compendium of outstanding images from several journals. Someguy and the journals will also be part of “The Art of Participation: 1950 to Now,” an exhibition of participatory art practice that opens Nov. 8 at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. |
1000 Journals: The documentary opens Friday at the Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., San Francisco, (415) 863-1087, roxie.com. |
For more information about the 1000 Journals project, go to 1000journals.com. |
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July 28, 2008 at 5:07 pm
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I never thought I would do a Dear Jane quilt and I haven’t started one yet.
Being a block lover, I have, however, always admired the multitude of different looking blocks. Today I saw a Baby Jane grid of blocks on Twiddledetails blog (
http://twiddletails.blogspot.com/) made on her blog and was intrigued. So I went to the blog and was pleased to see that the person running the blog really had good directions and for making the blocks.Do a little exploring and admiring.
I still want to see where I can find that grid although it would look pretty stupid with NO blocks filled in.
Join me on the journey of creating a “Baby Jane quilt” in the tradition of Jane Stickle’s original “Dear Jane quilt”.
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July 28, 2008 at 1:43 pm
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Julie has posted her bullseyes and how they look with the ones I sent her. She spray starched hers, which is a great idea. I am not sure why I didn’t think of it! I guess I learn something new every day.
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July 28, 2008 at 9:51 am
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I agree with Mimi in that I don’t put my work out there for criticism. I am happy to take comments, but I do my work for me. I love sharing it, but I am my own best critic and don’t need others. I love it that people from all over the world and friends I don’t see very often can see what I am doing and keep up.
I heard a great quote while I was away: Creativity is an Expression of Joy. The world, I think, needs less criticism and more support for creativity.
Does that say something about the corner that we inhabit? I don’t think many of the art/craft blogs I look at are putting their work out into the world seeking constructive criticism. Who asks for that from strangers? If I want a critique of my work, I ask someone I know well, whose view point I respect, who I believe has some understanding of where I am coming from and who I can watch as they interact with my work. So why do I put my work out there? To connect with other people who are interested in what I’m interested in. Imagine- look! look! embroidery! wool! cool!…. I can assure anyone who questions this- it is not so easy to find people who get excited about this stuff. So, of course all the comments are nice and oh so gushy- we are thrilled to find someone else who gets what we are into! |
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July 20, 2008 at 8:39 pm
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JulieZS, one of my partners in Bullseyes (in case you haven’t been reading) sent me the link (
http://rebelquilter.com/latest_news.htm) to these bullseyes by Susan Leslie Lumsden. I can’t really see them up close and personal, but I love the colors and the look of them. I am always interested in seeing other people’s iterations of bullseyes.
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July 20, 2008 at 3:11 pm
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Deirdre sent me a link to this bag pattern. I am not sure I am ready to switch to a new pattern as I have recently really gotten the hang of the Eco Market Tote, but it is always good to k now about other possibilities.
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