Sew Easy Class

Since I work on campus at Utah State University, I get the chance to audit classes if I'd like (basically I just pay the class fee but no tuition since I'm not getting credit). I started thinking about how I'd really like to improve my sewing skillz. There is actually quite a few sewing classes taught on campus and so I'm starting with the basics, Introductory Sewing 1140. Our first project is a pillow case and I got to pick out my fabrics. I love the small distsie patterns:



I'm planning on using the red piping to separate the hem from the body of the pillow. I had found some embroidery inspiration the other day at the Purl Beehive but I'm going to have to save it for my advanced class. I just love the thread colors, simple and warming.

Ahem... Jason Holley now calling

My husband's been out of town for the last few days and my creative energy has been pulsating. It's a good thing but at the same time I miss him and I'm glad that he'll be back soon. I've been doing everything and anything to keep myself busy, to the point that I made myself sick. I had to slow down and I started to read and I found an illustrator that is amazing. His name is Jason Holley and his work has captured me.



My all-time favorite artist has always been Frida Kahlo and I feel a big similarity in the work of Jason Holley and her work. In this article that I read about him, he doesn't really mention Frida as an influence or mentor but when I look at his work, it's a big part of what I see.



This is one of my favorite paintings by Frida, see the similarities? There is a lot of symbology in it. You can read more about her here.