Welcome to my new blog! That back-to-school excitement surfaces each year, and early fall brings a shift in energy. Here in Mabou, the goldenrod and lavender asters are blooming, the school bus drives by at 8 each morning, and the air is getting crisper. Just the right time for new projects, like launching a website and writing a blog.
goldenrod and asters on the hill behind my house
What will I write about? Some ideas include:
- inspirations for my work, like the beautiful surroundings of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia where I live
- works-in-progress
- some of my dyeing and sewing techniques
- musings about making a living as an artist (with advice appreciated)
I would love to get your comments on the website, the fine art quilts, and the ideas for blog topics. Do you have new projects of your own this fall?
A wonderful site Ann! How about a picture of views of the harbor etc. from you home. know some people like to see pictures of the artist themselves -makes it even more personal. Again, really nice pictures of your beautiful work.
Hi Ann: I really like your new site! It’s very easy to use and fun to look at/read. I’m amazed at how good the quilts look even on my pathetic computer monitor and I’ve fallen in love with Blueberry Dreams! I agree it would be nice to have a picture of you (not just from the back) on the site. The writing is so personal and interesting, it would be nice for people to connect your face with your beautiful quilts. Congratulations on this great new start!
How lovely – the quilts, the views, the fabric – all of it!
I have only been to Nova Scotia once but it was the best vacation I’ve ever had – and I had maay four kids with me even!
Welcome to the blogosphere!
Ann: Beautiful work and an excellent site, very navigable and appealing, congratulations. Andrea Beaton came down to the the Catskill Mountains to play in a fiddle fest a couple of weeks ago, and Dawn & Margie Beaton just sent me their new CD “A Taste of Gaelic”, so keeping in touch with Mabou and Cape Breton. I’ve been painting Adirondack and Catskills Fall pastels…how about some shots of Cape Breton Celtic Colors? Best wishes, see you next summer,
Robert