Inspiration

I have been doing some drawing and painting for the screen print class I am taking at Modern Domestic- learning to print on entire yards of fabric! When I brought up all of the little tid bits from my studio that I was going to use for inspiration they looked so pretty together I had to take a picture.

Anna Joyce Design Sewing Class!

I am so excited to announce that I will be teaching "intro to machine applique" at Modern Domestic here in Portland this summer! If you ever wanted to learn how to embellish your own goodies, chat about mixing colors and patterns, and have a fun afternoon then this class is for you.
Here are all of the details and you can sign up right here. See you there!

Intro to Machine Applique

Description

Learn a simple and satisfying technique for machine applique. This class will show you how to quickly and easily transform a plain cafe apron or set of tea towels into a small work of art. You will focus on color and pattern, how to design appliques successfully, and how to use the machine to finish your project. You can use this great new skill to embellish anything from pillowcases, to curtains and clothing. Once you start, you will want to add a touch of flair to all sorts of things!

Price

$45 (Class includes 1 session)

Quick! Take a picture!

Our bedroom is clean...

Rainy Day Pillows

New pillows in the shop that I made today...will it ever stop raining here in Portland? I had to make a rain pillow!

A walk with the girls

When my nanny called in sick yesterday, it was pouring rain and our car was in the shop, there was nothing to do but bundle up the girls, strap them into the double stroller and get out of the house.
We ended up spending a really nice afternoon together in the rain, visiting friends and playing at the park. It was wonderful to have a day that I thought was going to be really frustrating turn out to be so pleasant.
We visited Victor at Work Sound where he was installing a show he curated (the girls got to make a huge racket playing on a child size drum set!) and then we went down the block to visit our friends at Pigeon Toe Ceramics.
I took a few pictures along the way.

Margaret Killgallen

I have been looking at a book that Victor got me for Christmas several years ago- Margaret Killgallen: In the Sweet Bye Bye. I love all of her shapes and the use of collage in her work. I am thinking about doing a small collection inspired by her work.
Iris was helping me take photos from the book...

Weekend Fun

Poor Iris spent the entire weekend with a double ear infection, so I did not get any work in the studio done at all...but I did spent a lot ( A LOT) of time holding my baby close, and we did manage to have some fun at a BBQ, and take some walks around out neighborhood with family friends.
Iris should be feeling better by tonight so I hope to be back in the studio working again!