Grandma Paquin

Wall of Inspiration

I have gotten into the habit of creating a wall in my studio space in which I hang images and objects that I find to be pretty or inspiring. In my new studio space at The Craft Alliance I have started my wall. It seems to be rather orange, which is a nice change of pallet as usually everything, even my magazine clippings, seem to be pink! Most of the images are from recent issues of Martha Stewart Living. The photography in Martha's magazines is always exceptional. I really love the colors in the tulips, and I am especially drawn to the stitched plates the tiny springtime desserts sit on! Sometimes it is enough to just look at something beautiful. I like having my wall.

Meet me in Saint Louie, Louie!

I am all moved into my new studio for this summer! It is quite spacious and I am excited to get some work done and fill up the walls and room! If you want to stop by and visit me I am at The Craft Alliance in Grand Center right next to The Fox Theater. It is a beautiful arts district and I am really enjoying my time her so far. I have started a few projects and I will post images as they develop. I am glittering some toilet paper tubes for an installation I have in my head and I have begun making a few sweet "shrubs" for the future installation of Stitchalicious, which is heading in a new, sweeter direction.

I take the bus every day to my studio and I have a view of the Arch every morning and evening as I come and go. I feel really inspired and excited to make new work, so check back often for updated photos!

Summer Residency!

I am so happy to announce that I will be an artist in residence at The Craft Alliance in Saint Louis this summer! I will officially move into the studio June 3rd. So if you are in the Saint Louis area, be sure to stop by for a visit!

I will be posting updates of my residency on here throughout the summer. The excitement is growing and I just can't wait to get to know the city of Saint Louis! Bon Voyage and see you soon on the banks of the Mississippi!