August 2011 Blog Posts (312)

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... including Theresa's truly wonderful epistolary poem on the back:

I find Theresa's epistolary poetry awe-inspiring -- have become a big fan -- and this may be the best yet. In very few words, she paints a picture that allows you to see the real Emily…

recent mail

Hello!

Just to precise for my photos R (I Received)   and   E(I've sent).

Thank you for all. Have a nice day, a nice week and a very nice life!!!!!!

Jean-François Vigeon (France)

OMG! as the kids would say! 

Last week I got this beautiful piece from Thom.  Wow!  So many interesting details. 

Packaged in cellophane, some pieces move around.  There are fleur de lis confetti's, pictures, faux postage, tickets, hand crochet and hand knit elements.  And the tribute to fluxus chain stitched and cable knit into the back.  

Thank you Thom.  This thing of beauty will be a joy for many years.

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Thanks, Diane! I believe I forgot to post this one.

I received this monochromatic and mysterious card from Diane Keys, I love…

I'm a bit behind in documenting some of the fascinating things I've been getting in the mail the last 2 weeks or so.  This one is from Jen Staggs, my fellow Texan. Thanks Jen!

Jen, I know you had rain and we didn't last week, but I think you've had more 100 degree days this summer.  Tomorrow will be # 70 for us breaking an all time record and…

My sincerest apologies for the tamales candy cards which arrived postage due to some of all on my list of folks I owe mail to.  They were 6 inches by about 3 1/4, which is not too large, but the smaller dimension was less than 3 1/2.  There were some mylar confetti pieces, tape and ribbon stitched on the cards.  Did they get charged extra because they were an odd size? Anyone have theories?  I'd like to not make a mistake like that again.

TWO brown envelopes from Japan: one Brain Cell from Ryosuke, and one Ether from Marie Wintzer! More details coming in another blog soon ;-)

TWO Asemics16 #3 boekies arrived: one from Dark Wall and another from Freider Speck. Both SUPER!…

An exhibit of original Quill Dip Pen and ink to be displayed @Bridge Gallery,Newburyport,Ma. from Sept.1st.-30th.

Reception:September 10th 6-9pm.

Demonstrations of Quill Dip pen technique every Wednesday throughout the month during regular Gallery hours.Please contact the gallery for

additional weekend times.

The Clown Lady arrived from…