Tag Archives: create

Winter in photos

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Amy

It’s been a long winter. On days like today, when temperatures once again struggle to reach the upper 20′s, the wind is blowing and there is a threat of more snow, it seems like it might never end. Writing anything … Continue reading →

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“It’s not funny, it’s art”

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Amy

Any fans of the film “Love Actually” will recognize the title of this post as one of the best lines in the film (in my opinion) spoken by gallery owner Mark – played by Andrew Lincoln of current “Walking Dead” … Continue reading →

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Sewn by hand

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Amy

I learned how to use a sewing machine as a kid, but never had any desire to sew by hand.  It was cumbersome and slow and too hard to make even stitches.   I always wanted sewing to go faster … Continue reading →

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All I wanna do…

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Amy

I’ve been blogging now for 3+ years.  For the bulk of that time, I posted 4-5 days a week (in the beginning I posted every day), whether here or on my unschoolingnyc blog.  If you’ve been reading what I write … Continue reading →

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The market bag

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Amy

A few weeks ago I re-organized my sewing area and discovered a pattern I purchased at least two years ago that had been collecting dust in a drawer. With all due respect to Yoyomama Designs, part of the reason I … Continue reading →

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My almost Spring photo walk

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Amy

For the past few days it’s felt almost like Spring around here.  Almost, but not quite.  Meaning that you see the sun and check the temperature and think, “Wow, it’s almost 50 degrees!” and so you don’t wear your heavy … Continue reading →

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My lo-fi

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Amy

The best thing about digital photography is that you can sit on your computer and edit photos without permanently damaging them.  Simply hit the “duplicate” button and then edit to your heart’s content!  Or drag them into a cool program … Continue reading →

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Freeing the mind

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Amy

The number one reason to support working with our hands is that it distracts the mind, or perhaps engages the mind in such a way that it frees it. Of course the sheer pleasure of creating, repairing or repurposing something … Continue reading →

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Imperfect photos, on purpose

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Amy

My friend Anna is in town and we met up today for lunch.    We went down to a great cafe by the Hudson River, and as is often the case when Anna is around, there were photos. As we … Continue reading →

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Everywhere art (even on the coffee cups)

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Amy

Sometimes walking around New York is like being in the middle of an enormous installation of performance art.  Union Square was in full swing this gorgeous afternoon, and as I made my way north on Broadway I couldn’t resist a … Continue reading →

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