It's been a while, but have been busy....

The last week or more we have had beautiful weather in West Michigan.  It's hard to settle down and sew when the temps are in the mid 70's, dry and clear skies.  The Fallsburg Art Festival, sponsored by the Lowell Arts Council was held a week ago.  While the morning started cool, it was perfect for walking among the art booths.

The quilt shown is the raffle quilt for the art council.

 The stitching was just gorgeous.

The New York Beauties circled the entire quilt.  

While many beautiful works or art were shown at the festival I found this artist, Bechler Pottery,who specialized in ceramics and tiles.   The first two shown below are my favorites.  I would love the top ceramic greet my guests by hanging outside in my covered  front porch area.  I identify with this person....he said that his best customers are counselors....not high school kind but mental health types.  Oh my!

More of his work, created in Traverse City can be found here.

I can be inspired by his work.....

Follow this link for some beautiful modern Japanese Quilts