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Don’t forget your sweetie! Pick up a fabric valentine at Bexley’s Pop Up Shop on Drexel Avenue, or The Columbus Museum of Art Store on Broad Street!

Quilters, Sewers, Fabric-Junkies…Wanted!!!

I am in desperate need of fabric selvedges for a new series I am working on! Help! Spread the word if you know of anyone who works with fabric that would be able to donate their selvedges!  I am particulary looking for any that would show dye lot, fabric brands, titles, etc. I need text (as shown above)!  All colors, widths accepted! If they have some of the original fabric pattern on them- even better! Contact me directly by email (afeinknopf@gmail.com) to arrange a donation and receive a discount (as outlined in my Give & Get program)!

Paige, studio dog #1, has gained a little brother, Winston. In an effort to rescue an adult female dog, we inadvertently ended up with Winston, 9 week- old ball of energy and sharp teeth! The two are getting along famously (obviously as Paige is sharing her new bed with him and she never had to share before!) It has been an unexpected turn of events, but a positive for Paige in terms of company and for our family in terms of shared workloads.  I am just happy to know he landed in a good place and has a good start to the New Year.

Wishing you the same in 2012- Happy New Year! May it be filled with blessings of good health, happiness, creativity and success!

The Museum Store, located directly within the Columbus Museum of Art has a lot of truly wonderful gifts and are working to promote their handmade gifts especially this season. If you are still scrambling for a special gift, I recommend stopping in, as parking is free and easily accessible and you will find so many colorful, unique treasures!

Happy Holidays!

Columbus Alive gave us a nice blurb on the Illuminating Art show currently hanging in German Village’s Clay Space Studio…check it out!!!  http://www.columbusalive.com/content/stories/2011/12/01/preview-illuminating-art.html

Well, for those of you who know me…I am a cowboy boot wearin’ kinda gal….and I,  like every other gal,  dreamed of being whisked away on a fast steed, by a handsome cowboy. (Well, I was, but I never expected him to be an urban cowboy with a plastic yellow horse)!

Well I now have braggin’ rights as he turned out to be one heck of a partner and father! This here wrangler is celebrating his birthday today…so I am sending out a holler to say, “Yee-Haw!!! I am sooo glad you rode into town 48 years ago!!! Happy Birthday to you Partner! I love ya!

I count you among my many blessings … xoxox!

With the holidays approaching, I feel much like one of Santa’s elves! I am sure all you creatives out there can relate…sewing, painting (or whatever your medium), creating at a rapid rate to fill orders and meet your gift-giving list! This year instead of stressing about it I have decided (mind over matter, right?!) to take the tact that I WILL create every piece this year with love and to be thrilled about it or else! I truly believe that your feelings show through your art, so if you are happy about what you are creating and positive in the moment, then it will come through and your art’s recipient will feel the love!

How to stay positive during this hectic, tiring season? At the end of each day, try writing down three things that made you happy during the day. Keep a log of it and refer back to it when need be…it is interesting if you do this long enough you see patterns develop. You learn about yourself and your emotional tendencies and most importantly you find that you stay upbeat and in a positive place!  They say energy breeds energy…well Positive Breeds Positive!

Happy Creating…literally!

After Thanksgiving you can walk off your new calories and inches by getting down to German Village!!!

The German Village Art League is celebrating its 3rd Annual Illuminating Art: all member exhibition, during the month of December.  Illuminating ART Opening Reception: During Village Lights in German Village on December 4, 2011, from 6-9pm @ Gallery 831.

This all member exhibition will showcase recent works by GVAL artists (including moi), at affordable prices for the gift-giving season. Join us at Gallery 831 for a warm inviting atmosphere with hot chocolate and Juergens delicious Sugar Pretzels! All works are priced around $300.

Hope to see you there!!!

I am very excited to have my wall hangings and sweater pillows at Trove, 2325 Wood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio!  A warehouse filled with fabulous finds for the home! I continue to receive “rave reviews” on the wall hangings and am currently working on more!  Keep in mind, I love to design specific pieces for people and am always happy to accept commissions.  I am now able to create round collages, framed in round acrylic! Consider the possibilities!

I am so happy to have some of my fabric wall hangings available at TROVE in Upper Arlington, located at 2325 Wood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio! A family-run business providing wonderful furniture, lighting and accessories for the home! Be sure to check it and don’t judge it from the outside, because yes, it is a warehouse. But step inside and it is a warm, inviting warehouse chock full of goodies and friendly service!

Happy Shopping!