A creative life is filled with challenges and rewards, puzzles and curiosities. This ongoing series of spoken word—attempts to express the “Aha”s and “What if”s, the deep ponderings and casual observations of an inquiring mind trying to make sense of reality. May it serve, for you, as a bit of “Everyday Inspiration” along your own creative path.
Seems many of our Creative Troupe members are tired of winter and ready for spring! And I can’t blame them. It was so hard choosing who to feature this month, but I think you’ll agree we’ve got a well-rounded display of springtime inspiration for you.
© Wendy Sheppard
Wendy Sheppard shares a breathtaking block for a Civil War Bride Quilt she is working on. It’s her first “ever hand-appliqué endeavor” and I think she did a fabulous job, don’t you?
© Michelle Tang
Michelle Tang sent her mom the cutest birthday greeting this month. Isn’t this little guy scrumptious? I could just eat him up!
© Lisa O'Neill
Lisa O’Neill has a great way to use up your stash of leftover fabric and ribbons. Check out this wonderful block she affectionately calls, “Read To Me Mama.” Stop by her post for complete instructions and photos on how to create a block like this for your little tikes, too.
© Susan Cook
Susan Cook shares her thoughts on why she designs small projects, and asks why you choose your projects, as she shows off this bright and cheery Easter-themed wall hanging.
© Tammy Gilley
Tammy Gilley created her own fashion make-over when she turned an ordinary hat into a fashionable bonnet fit for the Easter Parade. And to think, it all came from her vintage millinery stash!
© Michon Kessler
Tired of the snow, Michon Kessler created the most adorable handcrafted gift cards for spring. I just may have to pull out my paper stash and give this a try because I, too, am tired of the snow.
These are just a few of the amazing projects our Creative Troupe members have been creating.
Have you joined the Creative Troupe yet? It’s free. It’s fun. And it only takes a moment to sign up!
Click here for all the details about membership, then check out the Creative Troupe’s blog links here for a little more artsy inspiration.
Woo Hoo! The International Quilt Association just announced that first time C&T author, Deborah Kemball, won Best of Show in the 2011 Celebrate Spring! Judged Show. Here is the award winning quilt:
Deborah is the author of the new book, Beautiful Botanicals.
See all the winners and finalists on display at the debut of International Quilt Festival/Cincinnati, April 8-10, at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
