Went To My Brother’s Art Show
I was so proud of him! His piece is a triptych called “Routes To School.” It’s a rendition of Google maps of the Victorias Milling Company compound in Negros Occidental in the Philippines, where we grew up. I can make out where our schools were and the house right next to a small airfield that was our home for many years. Woot for my brother!
Other scenes from the show:
“Filophile” runs through December 20 at JAUS. Details HERE.
Took An Eye-Opening Quilt Class
This is my first improv-pieced quilt block. Notice the wonky lines and triangles? It’s the first time I’ve ever pieced this way, and it was scary—but very liberating. The Urban Craft Center on Main St., Santa Monica, is always such a great place to learn, but even more so because my teacher, Alissa, is an awesome resource for all things improv. (She makes jaw-droppingly creative quilts! Admire all her gorgeous handiwork on www.handmadebyalissa.com.) I’m so inspired to branch out and explore this unchartered territory. I hope to turn this piece into a finished project by next Sunday’s class, so stay tuned for what it will turn out to be!
Made A Yummy 15-Minute Stir Fry
With the resolve to eat healthier, I’ve had to think of ways to work with chicken breast, and quickly, too. A trip to Trader Joe’s yielded this package of ready-cut stir-fry veggies (a hodegpodge of napa cabbage, carrot strings, brocolli florets, snow peas and celery), with E. finding this teriyaki marinade. Was a bit wary of it the bottled stuff, but read good reviews online (not too bad on calories and sodium, either). The result was a surprisingly delicious, healthy meal in no time. And leftovers for lunch! 
And that was my weekend. How was yours? 
November 9th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
J.! I’ve been planning to make a quilted case too [maybe a laptop case]. i actually had no idea how to make it but just planned to patch some cloths together. hope it turns out fine too!
November 9th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I really want to learn to sew, i mights as well get that sewing class i have been yearning to get.
November 10th, 2009 at 1:27 am
We had interesting weekends huh? Haha. I want to make your 15-minute meal one of these days. I can never cook for hours, unlike you. Hehe. Have more of this quick meals, I’m bored with what I’m serving at home.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:40 am
Yay!
November 10th, 2009 at 4:46 am
Wow! you bro’s triptych is indeed beautiful…I also like the color/design combination of your quilted block. I bet making one requires lots of time. Are you going to make a quilted bed mattress?
November 10th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
kg
- Let me know how your project goes! I’m excited to see how it turns out.
sheng
- I say just do it. There’s no best time to do things, except to just bite the bullet and jump in! Good luck.
Othom
- I know. Our weekends were way different, but you were in my thoughts this whole time. I hope you’re doing ok. *huuuug*
Alissa
- Yes, yay! Onwards to more quilting!
renin
Thank you for your compliments. The quilt block actually didn’t take that long. I’m planning to use these blocks for something smaller, but definitely thinking of expanding my quilting horizons to something bigger!
- Welcome to my blog.
November 10th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
ok, your brother is uber talented, if we had some “art money” lying around that first print would be ours!!! i just finished my first improv block too, can’t wait to see what you end up with!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:38 am
“Routes to School” is gorgeous. If I had lots of money, I’d buy it right now. Really.