SDA Conference

We will be vending at Confluence; 2011 International Surface Design Association Conference in Minneapolis-St. Paul. You will find us at the Radison University Hotel in the Vendor Mall beginning Thursday, June 9th 6:00-8:00 PM; Friday, June 10th 8:30-2:00, Break-back 6:00-10:00 PM; Saturday, June 11th 8:30-5:00; Sunday, June 12th 8:30-10:00 AM. Come on by and introduce yourself, it's always fun to put a face with a name.

My 12 Connected Challenge Piece for "Spring" Theme: "Ain't No Spring Chicken" by Jan Girod

This is not what I orginally planned to create, but a nap with the dictionary and I awoke with a whole new plan. After recently cleaning and organizing our studio spaces, I found so many things long forgotten about. This chicken block was left over from a Mary Lou Weidman quilt I made eons ago. She provided just enough attitude to create a great looking "spring chicken".

Her curls were originally the springs in 3 older ball point pens, those pens don't work anymore and hubbys' collection is a few less. A trip to the party store provided her legs and feet. Dismantling little notebooks left me with great legs, just the right length and her feet were part of a hand clapping toy. She has made me smile and giggle ever since she was done.

You can see the other "Spring" challenge pieces by other members of the group at http://www.12connected@blogspot.com