A new small bird for the show at Paper Boat. I had a mild freak out the other night after having finished 14 pieces for Artstream and then realizing that I have this other show right around the corner and only 8 finished sculptures. I spent some time separating the bodies of work and thinking about what I actually need to do to get it all finished and now I am feeling more in control. Lots of sewing in the next four weeks, though!
The show at Paper Boat will be called "Feather Your Nest." It will be a two-person show with Amy Rice. Here are all of Amy’s pieces for our show. Now you see why I better get my act in gear! The show will go up the first week of April and the opening will be April 18 if you live in the Milwaukee area. I won’t be able to go, so if you do get there please take some pictures for me! You can check here to see the full schedule of everyone showing at Paper Boat this year. Some very cool people. I wish I lived closer!
I wanted to mention an incredible package that arrived here last week and has been making me so very happy. Terry from andsewitgoes read in one of my blog posts about how my supply of vintage wooden spools had gotten low. She offered to mail me her collection for the price of postage. And oh my, what a collection it is! This is a photo of a few of my favorites, but keep in mind that this is only a tiny fraction of what came.
Isn’t that big one amazing? And those bobbin-sized spools – I’d never seen those before. Many of the spools still have thread on them, but many more are empty. I have filled up an old typeset drawer with the empty ones in the hopes that when I finally get new shelving for my studio I will hang this on the wall above.
I like it! Thank you, Terry! You really made my week.
And last, but not least today, there is a four-page spread in the March-April issue of Somerset Studio about me.
I just got a copy in the mail yesterday so I’m assuming it will be available at newstands relatively soon. The editor contacted me in September to do an interview and it has been a pretty fun experience to see my work featured in a magazine.
Okay, that’s it for today. Whew.
allison says
the magazine spread is wonderful! congrats!!!
Myshell says
Fantastic Work! I love seeing what you’re up to…Cheers!
Mama Urchin says
Congratulations on the press. I’ll have to check it out next time I’m at the bookstore.
Amanda says
Wow, I look through Somerset Studio occasionally, so I’ll be sure to look for you! Well-deserved congrats! And the spools, so lucky, they’re wonderful…
elise says
that is a beautiful spread!
re: spools… aren’t random acts of kindness grand?
Lynn in Tucson says
Abby, that’s fabulous! What great press!
Did you sell the birds with the darkroom timer? I don’t see it in your shop or in the sold items….
terry grant says
The magazine spread looks fabulous–congratulations. I’m so glad you like the spools. They look so wonderful in your type case!
Maritza says
Those spools are so cool!
And congratulations on the magazine article! How wonderful! The spread looks fantastic. Can’t wait to pick up a copy.
siobhan says
Congratulations on the magazine spread, that is super exciting!
Jill says
Your birds are wonderful and I can’t wait to get the new Somerset!!!
Cathy says
I will have to set a copy of Somerset Studio! Well done and congrats on your very deserved recognition in print. Your new work is just superb. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your work for future exhibitions too…:)
Cathy says
I will have to get a copy of Somerset Studio! Well done and congrats on your very deserved recognition in print. Your new work is just superb. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your work for future exhibitions too…:)
belula says
Wooow…..wonderful birds!!!!….incredible. I love your creations. Congratulation.
kim says
congratulations on your article! p.s. the sculpture is delightful — love the color (not that I don’t also love your white creations!).
kristin says
such exciting things happening with your birds!! how wonderful…you are most deserving.