I've been a fan of Hillery Sproatt since I saw her etchings on a website I've long forgotten. She's an amazing artist and she posts about other incredibly interesting artists on her blog Specks and Keepings. Now she has a new shop! And it's the bee's knees.

The shop features handmade items by seven artists from all over the country: Anschtecka, Adam Wolpa, Eric Stiner, Hillery Sproatt, Karen Thurman, Kotoa, and Rebe.

Take a look.

Saturday / International District

The first of more than one treat










...And some beautiful things I've seen lately. Here and here.

I think these quilts by Kim Eichler Messmer were designed to appeal to my brain. I just love them. The colors!

Her shop.
Her blog.

I recommend her blog highly! It's a glimpse into modern quilting. Making a quilt seems simply overwhelming to me. So much planning and attention to detail. I'm so impressed by her craft.

On another crafty note: My pal Brittany in Brooklyn is doing a giveaway on her blog Little Ditties. If you like desserts, I suggest you pay her a visit.

Have a wonderful weekend. I'm praying hard for some sunshine. I have another great shop/artist to share with you next week.

neon swatches


some vintage Japanese fabric


small Heath bowl


Recent acquisitions for less than $1. The Heath bowl was ten cents. I don't know how that happens in Seattle but I'll take it!

White Skies

We made the Ballard rounds on Saturday, no pictures of Hattie's but you know it was on the list (and 20Twenty too). One last field trip with Jon before he heads back to his farm.

I have so many new finds to share with you. Lots of creative things are taking a back seat right now as this is the busiest work week of my year. Probably sounds like I work in taxes. Not true thankfully!