Monday Browsing 12-04-11

I am a big fan of the very inventive Rayna Gillman who has a new book out explaining her methods for creating original "Free Form Quilts".  Alex Anderson interviewed her and let the camera continue to roll for a personal conversation afterward.  You will find the URLs on Rayna's Blog:  Rayna is tentatively scheduled to teach at Empty Spools at Asilomar in 2013.
http://studio78notes.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-finally-watched-it.html 
To order a signed copy of this inspiring book go to: 
http://studio78notes.blogspot.com/p/raynas-new-book.html


Nothing to do with quiltmaking, but if you are a reader you will probably find it interesting: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2011/11/the_wondrous_database_that_reveals_what_books_americans_checked_out_of_the_library_a_century_ago_.html

Buttons, pins, and other goodies that are different than what I usually find. Check out the pages for Buttons & Pins and Silver Charms. http://www.countrystitchesonline.com/

http://nationalchristmascenter.com/  The National Christmas Center overflows with hundreds of thousands of Christmas items, some more than 200 years old. The 20,000 square feet center features 14 yuletide fantasy worlds including a replica of a Woolworth's 5 & 10 Cent Store (which originated in Lancaster).


Woolworth's 5 & 10 Cent Store:

http://www.nationalchristmascenter.com/exhibits/htm/woolworth.htm

Virtual Tour of Woolworth's:

http://nationalchristmascenter.com/virtual/pano46d/virtual.aspx

Video tour of the National Christmas Center w/Martha Stewart: http://www.marthastewart.com/266779/national-christmas-center


A great dog show with rescued dogs (from Germany?) http://www.flixxy.com/dog-show.htm

The very best seedless raspberry jam (from Oregon) http://berriesinajar.com

I took the fun class with Jane LaFazio today, but I am somewhat exhausted and can't process the pictures - I'll post about the class tonight (Tuesday). 

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