P.M. NeistMar 9, 20181 min read#36 Off she goesCreative feelings are flowing. I am feeling bubbly, energized and full of ideas. In just a few days will be Spring Break when I will...
P,M. NeistMar 2, 20181 min read#35 A very good beastWe are so used to consuming the end-products of the creative process - movies, songs, art - that we largely ignore the process of...
P.M. NeistFeb 23, 20181 min read#34 FarawayAs much as a struggle last week was, this week's work was a breeze. My stitches were precise, the fabric didn't bunch up and the blue...
P.M. NeistFeb 16, 20181 min read#33 ImpermanenceYears ago, I bumped into a good friend of mine at the swimming pool. Olivia had always been a beautiful athletic woman who had...
P.M. NeistJan 19, 20181 min read#30 The witch's houseFor years, I have been making notes about a story that takes place in the mountains of central France. The "massif central" is a...
P,M. NeistDec 21, 20171 min read#26 An unlikely angelI can't believe Project 105 is a quarter of the way through, with the 26th installment being posted right before Christmas! This week's...
P.M. NeistDec 14, 20171 min read#25 WildThere are so many times when I don't know what is going to happen with a particular design. This one started with the border, which got...
P.M. NeistDec 8, 20171 min read#24 The BlacksmithTwo years ago, I met a blacksmith. This woman was no joke. She built metal structures and installations for sculptors and artists. ...
P.M. NeistNov 16, 20171 min read#23 The Lion TamerMy visit to Master Embroiderer Mary Martin this weekend inspired me to get into the Holiday spirit. Mary's work is extraordinary for its...
P.M. NeistNov 2, 20171 min read#21 The cat loverLook at this little dude with his cat and his fancy pants! I am finally over the nasty flu and feeling playful this week. This plump...