Inspired by the imperfect* "points" (or at least that's what I remember them being called from the quarter of a class I took on quilting) of the quilts at the Gees Bend exhibit at the De Young Museum that B. and I visited yesterday, I created the following pillowcase for my parents' Christmas present. They really are interested in far East culture and art so an antique-y Geisha reproduction pattern will float their boat. 
*N.B. I am working on trying not to be a perfectionist. It has been a goal since at least age eighteen--I turned 31! on Friday BTW--and more so of a serious one during this last semester. I gave up on the the quilting class because the teacher insisted that our points be perfect and I took the class inspired by the quilts of the women of Gees Bend, the work of Denise Schmidt, and Amy Butler--each of which seems a little more chill about approaching quilting. Life is short, quilting/sewing should be enjoyable--otherwise I won't do it.
And now the secret of Mamoko's wild and crazy kitten energy has been revealed:
P.S. No kitty was harmed in the taking of this picture; i.e. Mamoko did not drink the Tab.
Wow, that's an awsome pillow case!
Happy B-day :-)
Posted by: Miriam | December 21, 2006 at 05:34 AM
Oh goodness, i should have realized with a name so Noel-y that your bday was here.... I am remiss but will rectify my errors!
Happy Bday, sweetie! Hope it was fabu.
xoxox
Lain
Posted by: Lain | December 29, 2006 at 12:10 AM