Lisa Call

Fabric Intervention and Dottie Angel

I am packing for my weekend workshop by Dottie Angel one of Angela Ritchie's Ace Camps. Looking at my piles I think I might need a fabric intervention, and I am certain I will be meeting 12 other women who share the same passion for textiles old and new.  I can't wait to get started.

Danielle (talented new artist friend) if you are reading this...I have been procrastinating too.  So you are not alone.

I am loving this quote I read in "The Happiness Project", quoted from Voltaire:

"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good"

So excuse the less than perfect post:) 

Vintage Frames

I was doing a little organizing this weekend and made this simple jewelry hanger for my bathroom.  It was simple...a few little copper nails from the hardware store and vintage frame...

I love old frames and have them for cork-boards, chalkboards etc.   My favorite project in my studio was using frames on the custom shelves my husband created.

The possibilities are endless.

A good sign...

These little french fabric labels were my first purchase at my first french flea market.  I can say that I wasn't really sure the flea markets of Paris would be great...but they were and these little treasures were a good sign...first table fresh off the metro.  

Port de Vanves was an open air market and the prices were reasonable and people where friendly.  Porte de Clingancourt is another bigger market but the prices were double/triple for very similar items.  

More practice in PhotoShop...

Barn House

I was able to get to the Barn House flea market this weekend and each booth was a delight. A truly inspirational event and found a few cool items for organizing the old studio.  I'll have to take a picture of my new bun pan...great for sorting jewelry projects.

 
I was lucky enough to see the Modern Prairie Girl and her fabulous booth..

 

and purchased a couple little gems for the girls by Lisa Souer....

 

It was a wonderful way to spend the day.