Thursday, November 24, 2011

Lovely day

Playing with Type
 Spent a lovely day yesterday at the Publishing Museum in St. Andrews.  While those up north are enjoying (?) fireplaces and snow.  Us southerners are walking about in shorts and sandals.   Being a Florida native, I think this is quite alright and don't mind 78 degree Thanksgivings. 

Happy Thanksgiving Yall!

More type lying about

Tinyest part of wonderful Christmas Village, more later...

  
Took the walking tour with Miss Katie
Sites along the bay

Old schooner
250 year old oak
Restored church

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Now the rest of the story

Computers back up and running thanks to brilliant Number 2 son.  Here is the rest of the Asheville trip, and the rest of the story.  I took an introductory letterpress class from Asheville Bookworks.  It was wonderful!  Bridget our lovely instructor was wonderful, the facilities were great, and the class was just the right size.  The other student were all very talented and supportive women.  Just made for a grand and glorious weekend.

Bookmark in Old Broadway Type, 24 pt

Press used for first run of business cards

Cases and cases of type







Bridget demonstrating

Different press used for my second run of bookmarks

Lovely things, just laying about the place

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Asheville Part 2

French Broad River
 Had to walk to and from class one day.  These are some views on my walk.  The sculpture from yesterday too.
Tracks by the River Arts District
Yarn Bombing!

Wonderful Vegetarian Dinner
Sunrise over Asheville

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Asheville Adventure



Well it has been one of those weeks when I touch a computer, it goes poop and smoke comes out.  Blogger won't let me upload any more photos, so I can add it to the list of bad router, new router won't work and other calamities of the week.  Had a lovely weekend in Asheville, NC taking a letterpress class.  Great class and learned a lot.  Met some wonderful women and got to see a lot of fine crafts.  Great food too.  Stay tuned and I'll try again tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Playing with the Munchkin







Playing chase me down and tickle me



Watch me climb


Elusive smile
Spent a couple of hours with the boys and my sweetie.  Lovely weather and entertainment watching the munchkins.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

First typecast

First typecast using my new Underwood Star featuring transparent calligraphy inks.   Need a new ribbon, but all in all very nice.