As I suspected would happen, I was smitten by all the southwestern art and craft styles that abound in Santa Fe. The one thing I looked for, and found, was a large picture book, coffee table size, that gives lots of color photos and text relating to southwestern blanket weaving patterns. I think this is going to mean a new direction in my quilting adventure is taking place. I already have a couple of ideas for new patterns for bags and quilts, with some of the sumptuous pastel colors, that abound in this part of the country. I had not thought I would ever go in this direction, but I have been bitten, and it feels good. There is so much art in this town that it is almost overwhelming. I love it. I will only be able to visit as a tourist, as the cost of living here is astronomical. Housing is off the chart. I am enjoying it while I can.
John |
Have a wonderful time and be sure to share!
|
It's good to go off in another direction sometimes. I find that doing an "image" search on Google can also be very inspiring!
|
I LOVE Southwest designs! Please share what you make! I love anything Native American-and have several Native American dolls!
|
the way you describe it...it should be on my must visit list. thanks for passing it on and good luck on your new journey. (artistically,) whatever way it takes you.
|
I love SW. I remember the year it hit Florida in the crafts field and I had large painted thunderbirds, pots, indian children with colorful dresses, cayote, bear etc...I was the first one with the SW. I sold every piece....I had two sets of adobe style canisters, very pricey and they sold too. I had all my wood made to order.....
|
You can use your wonderful experience to delite us all with your newest adventure in your talent. Share lots of pics of your new designs as they progress.
|
I fell in LOVE with Santa Fe too...it is amazing...
|
Originally Posted by Fixedgearhead
As I suspected would happen, I was smitten by all the southwestern art and craft styles that abound in Santa Fe. The one thing I looked for, and found, was a large picture book, coffee table size, that gives lots of color photos and text relating to southwestern blanket weaving patterns. I think this is going to mean a new direction in my quilting adventure is taking place. I already have a couple of ideas for new patterns for bags and quilts, with some of the sumptuous pastel colors, that abound in this part of the country. I had not thought I would ever go in this direction, but I have been bitten, and it feels good. There is so much art in this town that it is almost overwhelming. I love it. I will only be able to visit as a tourist, as the cost of living here is astronomical. Housing is off the chart. I am enjoying it while I can.
John |
Have a wonderful time.
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:45 AM. |