http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com tales of fiber art and family Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:53:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ::  Here is one of my first and favorite tutorials, originally published in July of 2008.  Rick Rack Applique is a technique that I created on a whim when I needed a quick, fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants adornment for a bag.  The result is a loose, interpretive exercise in stitchery, appropriate for all ... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/03/tutorial-rick-rack-applique/ ::  A post originally published in August of 2008.  Goodness, I have made progress with the camera, haven't I?  :: I was a little tired when I did this so prepare yourselves; at some point it might really hurt your eyes.  There are lots of good little tips in here though ... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/03/how-to-make-a-simple-apron-from-a-repurposed-skirt/ a soulemama inspired post. ...at the loom... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/03/this-moment/ Thanks for hanging in there while I'm getting a new round of techie stuff figured out.  Creating and designing a custom website is no easy feat, especially for someone who didn't even know how to use a digital camera three years ago.  Ironically, the simplistic layout and easy-to-maneuver site is ... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/03/the-wizard-behind-the-curtain/ Like the new widget?  Please feel free to copy and paste the code in the text box (over there on the sidebar) in order to link to my blog.  I'm working on a couple more in different sizes as well--stay tuned for updates. So while I'm doing some behind the scenes ... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/02/looky-there/ I'm experiencing some technical adjustments and will be off the blogging grid for a few days while I get it figured out. Please enjoy the music while holding... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/02/musical-interlude/ Some of you know, some of you don't, but we took a grand family journey back to Arizona over the last week.  Good medicine for the slow drag of winter come February.  I feel cryptic and filled with color, a feeling almost forgotten in my three year baby-growing respite from ... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/02/home/ Some people take stock in what groundhogs have to say about spring's arrival, but around here we wait for a letter, a post card, or a phone call. Last week it came, inspired by whiskey and the mystic evening light of a New Mexico sunset. I do believe it's time to tell ... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/02/news-of-spring/ I suppose a few may be wondering how my challenge of the utmost kind is holding up. It's challenging.  And good.  And I'm having fun with it so far. One of the elements that I like about participating in something like this is that it becomes surprisingly personal.  I'm looking inside and ... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/02/progress-all-around-and-lots-of-good-links/ This winter I have acquired a new friend. Her name is Jasmine Green. She lives in a teapot, a cup, a jar, sometimes an unbleached filter. But she's always nearby. She brings her friend Honey along too. We have some good times. She offers me a handle on the difficult moments. I often think of her in ... http://www.thepeacefulpeacock.com/2010/01/constant-companion/