One morning while I was in Indianapolis last week I went out and walked around Monument Circle (near our hotel). I stopped at a cafe to eat breakfast and sketched what I was seeing while I ate. I know my drawing level is, um, scratchy ... but this is what I saw (more or less:). Luckily I have a very small sketchbook I always carry in my purse ... and a Pigma pen (although the nib is getting pretty battered on it - need to get a new one:).
I took some photos on that walk, too. The planters along the way had very large Canna Lilies growing in them - the stripey leaves got my attention. :)
I think it might be interesting to try piecing something with this pattern. :) Lots of other sights on the circle were possible quilt inspirations, too:
Most of the time I was there this year I spent sewing. The first day most of my work was by hand - I made three atc's (artists trading cards) for the birthday swap I'm in ... and five fabric postcards for another swap. I had a selection of prints I made while pounding flowers a couple of weeks ago so I used those. Here are the postcards I made - the theme was 'Going Places' - I forgot to photo the atcs. (sigh)
I had hoped to go in to the store and work today while no one was there (closed on Wednesdays) ... but I decided to do laundry instead. This weekend is going to be busy at the shop (promotional get together) and I decided to do the washing now, as much as possible, so as not to worry over it later.
Traveling is tiring for me ... but I enjoy getting to see new things in new ways. :)
Linda
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