Monthly Archives: November 2009

Fredericksburg, Texas

Posted on November 23, 2009 by leisa

If you’re going to be anywhere near Frederickburg, TX on Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving, there’s lots of shopping to be done! That’s where I’ll be, at the Marketplatz, at the Texas Arts and Crafts Thanksgiving show. I’m looking seriously … Continue reading →

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Salado Highland Games this weekend

Posted on November 13, 2009 by leisa

It’s my first out-of-town full weekend show! The Games are Saturday and Sunday, and setup was today, Friday. I’m collecting more learning experiences. Weights are, and should be, secondary to stakes. Stakes are best for anchoring when you’re able to … Continue reading →

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Illustrating with a typewriter

Posted on November 10, 2009 by leisa

I met a great artist a few weeks ago at the Bastrop show, Stephanie Strange. Her work is done with a manual typewriter, just using upper and lower case “o” and the period. It took my breath away. I took … Continue reading →

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Secret weapon

Posted on November 10, 2009 by leisa

I just made a new blocking board for the jewelry-sized doilies. The previous one was looking a bit pincushiony. I block everything viciously on concentric circles. Makes everything look gooooood!

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Lovely day at First Saturday Arts Market

Posted on November 7, 2009 by leisa

The weather was beautiful! I see new vendors every month. I’m starting to feel like a veteran — this was my fifth show here in the Heights.

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Nice press, and coming events

Posted on November 5, 2009 by leisa

I got a mention in a Houston Chronicle blog, Home in the Heights. It’s so cool to see your name in print! As the post mentions, I will be at the First Saturday Arts Market in the Heights again this … Continue reading →

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New online shop at 1000 Markets

Posted on November 3, 2009 by leisa

I have a new online shop! 1000 Markets is a great new direct-from-artisan site. Aaaaand you don’t have to join up just to buy something! I still have my Etsy shop, and for the time being, there are separate items … Continue reading →

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