Happy Anniversary to The Red Thread Studio. We are having a little celebration at the studio this afternoon. I can’t believe we have made it two years now in our Brick and Mortar Gallery here in Virginia.
It has been a lot of work and struggle and sacrifice, but we are still here. What has be to [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Two Years Old
Posted in Art, Studio Business, Style, creative life, tagged , creative life, gallery, studio on November 30, 2007 | 7 Comments »
Beautuful Design
Posted in Fabric, Fashion, Style, creative life, tagged clothing, design, European, personal style, texture on November 28, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I happened on an interesting European (Sweden) designer. It is so interesting and so different how people dress and style their homes. The art of textiles still seem much more important there then it is in the United States. The company is very Eco-friendly and I love all the color and texturesthat are used. The [...]
Textures II
Posted in Fabric, Fashion, color, design, vintage, tagged Applique, bird., fleece, printing, sewing, stitching on November 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Still staying with the thoughts of working with texture. I usually work in silks, linen, cottons for my accessories. I found some great colors in fleece at a fabric store. I have worked out a small line of more casual clothing pieces for this cold season. Coming to the shop this week.
A detail with a printed bird, applique and [...]
Shop Update
Posted in Fabric, Fashion, Quilting, Style, design, tagged art shop, bags, brown, color, gifts, pouch, scarves, texture, Tote on November 21, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I will be updating my shop starting tomorrow (Happy Thanksgiving) and through out the weekend. I have new bags small pouches and large totes as well and my new style neck wraps. A lot of color and texture to come.
Textures
Posted in Blogroll, Fabric, Fashion, Quilting, Style, color, creative life, design, tagged cotton, embllishment, Fabric, Fashion, green, printing, sewing, silk, teal, texture, Tote on November 19, 2007 | 4 Comments »
I have been interested in working projects in a type of series. Creating pieces with a similar style, theme, shape, colors, etc. I am currently concentrating on textures. I have always loved tone on tone colors with more of an emphasis on textures, within the type of material as well as the embellishments and the design [...]
Design Inspire
Posted in Fabric, Fashion, Quilting, Style, Thrifting, color, design, tagged color, Fabric, neck wrap, Quilting, stitching, teal green, Thrifting on November 16, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The creative spirit has really hit me in a great way. Usually after a busy show and sale time like I have just went through, I go into a slump and feel no interest in working on anything. It is different this time, I have so many design ideas pouring out. I am working on [...]
Design Challenge Coming
Posted in Art, Blogroll, Costume Design, Fashion, Studio Business, Style, Thrifting, design, tagged Art, challenge, clothing, design, Fabric, Fashion, Project runway, studio on November 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This is just a quick note about an upcoming project I am working on for all those creative ones out there. We all need something inspiring for the upcoming gray January.
If you like Project Runway, keep checking here for a companion design challenge to be showcased in our Gallery.
Watch Project Runway starting tonight and see where all [...]
Handmade Parade Thoughts
Posted in Art, Blogroll, Studio Business, tagged , Art, color, Craft, Norfolk, Parade, Shows on November 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Just a quick note about the Handmade Parade, show with the Norfolk Craft Mafia. It was great fun, and good sales. Thanks to Amber and Amanda for all the effort to make the show a success. My photos are not good, but I did get this on with for a little peek of the event. [...]

