The Orange Effect

"Orange is very blatant and vulgar. It makes you immediately start having feelings." -Wolf Kahn

Newest Mod Square Quilt:


Psychological Effect: Orange has been shown to have only positive affects on your emotional state. The color orange relieves negative feelings such as self-pity, lack of self-worth and unwillingness to forgive. Orange uplifts your emotions and is a terrific antidepressant.


Physiological Effect: Orange has been shown to have a positive effect on one's libido and can be beneficial to the digestive system as well as strengthen the immune system.

I love the color Orange!

Channeling Josef Albers

In the comments section of this previous post, my friend Michelle from Cicada Studio asked if I had researched Josef Albers. As much as I would love to give a resounding "yes" to this question, and wow you all with my vast knowledge of the artist, the truth is I had no idea who she was referring to. (In defense of my ignorance, please keep in mind that my last art history classes were more then 23 years ago, and my peri-menopausal hormones have made me even more forgetful of anything I might have once learned then ever before.)

Despite my ignorance, one thing I did know was that there had to be a good reason for Michelle to ask me, and so I googled him and lo and behold, I understand why she asked!


Above: Josef Albers Study for Homage to the Square


Above: My Mod Square Pillow in Shades of Orange... Do you see the similarities between his work and my new quilted Mod Squares?
(Of course you do!)


Above: Josef Albers Homage to the Square: Soft Spoken


Above and below: My Mod Square Functional Art Quilt in Blue and Green...


We even use the same colors... Freaky cool!
(Please excuse my oh-so sophisticated art speak.)

Well I am just blown away by this creative connection. Who knows, maybe I've been unconsciously channeling Albers creative spirit... if such a thing is possible. (Are you there Rod Serling?!?) All I can say is move over Frank Lloyd Wright, my new art crush is on Mr. Albers... xoxo. Thanks Michelle for the introduction! I look forward to doing my homework and learning more about the man.

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A special thank you to all who left such sweet comments in regards to my Uncle Jim, and for sharing the love by passing it on. The funeral was very moving, and I was deeply touched to hear every person who spoke of him talk about his gentle kind smile, his amazing goodness towards others, his mechanical genius and his delightful sense of humor. The world was made better by his presence.

Have a lovely weekend everyone. xoxo

Stay Tuned, Coming Soon...

In honor of Square Root Day (3/3/09) here's a preliminary sneak peak at a new quilted product line I am developing for my Silly BooDilly Shop...


Mod Squares... colorful, modern, small functional art quilts, table toppers and throw pillows, each perfect for adding a splash of fab to any home!

My goal is to make a bunch of these in various color and stitch combinations, so there will be loads of options to choose from. I have a ton of work to do in order to get there. However right now it looks as if I have some more days ahead which are already filling up with non-creative family matters and general life necessities and obligations...
but I will be working on creating my Mod Squares every spare chance I get, so stay tuned... Mod Squares will be coming soon!