tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9376175648153466002024-03-13T19:06:45.748-04:00Trail Pixie TrespasTrail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-50038098798719312142019-11-05T07:25:00.000-05:002019-11-05T07:50:52.808-05:00Hand-to-Hand ~ Fundraiser Holiday Sale ~ December 7, 2019, South Church, Andover MA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">At the 2019 <i>Hand-to-Hand</i> fundraiser I'll be selling ceramic jewelry, small mirrors, mugs and bowls, tiny trinket dishes, mini bud vases, and air plant critters. Come by my table to chat and check out my latest stoneware creations. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hand-to-Hand is an opportunity for artisans and crafters to display and sell their works. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The work of the artisans and crafters is original and created by the individual. </span></i></div>
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Brethren Woods in </i><i>Keezeltown, VA and Build United/United Way in Harrisonburg,
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<br />Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-13252485859509550562018-11-27T10:50:00.002-05:002018-11-27T10:50:21.770-05:00Island Street Studios Sale: Holiday Edition (December 7, 2018, 6-9 pm)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: small;">Friday, December 7th, 6-9 pm</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"> <span style="font-family: Cambria;">At my table you will discover a range of ceramics for sale </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">in stoneware and porcelain, </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">including firsts, seconds, and funky thirds.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left;">As much as I enjoy sewing, putting the breaks on filling custom gaiter orders allowed more space discover and hone new loves like ceramics. SOOO, w</span><span style="background-color: white;">hen (if ? ) I reopen Trail Pixie Studios Etsy shop, it will probably be filled with ceramics. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">To simplify, I b</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">lended two blogs together—Trail Pixie Studios and Trail Pixie Trespas. I post here infrequently but you can find more current creative adventures on IG, my website, and FB artist page. </span></span><br />
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Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-79963437636343703822016-07-04T17:50:00.000-04:002018-10-27T18:37:15.619-04:00Trail Pixie Studios is a Supporting Sponsor at the 2016 Vermont 100 Endurance Ride and Run<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXPF1iXKmOvUuGXYmXPXyK3umEc8lGyWF5SCfFXZsGEldCKuu6X_TYG08ZJdROFERbEKuIeI-4MRtb44Gq_GwwAGDSyoAR2DyzACItbGdqUtiLD2_ruiAry2QYdIPuJQHndosN8T0jXc/s1600/VT100-FINAL_LOGO.jpg" /></span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrailPixieStudios" target="_blank">Trail Pixie Studios</a> will be selling <a href="http://gatorbaitgaiters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gator Gaiters</a> and other handmade gear during race packet pick-up on Friday, July 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Participant packet pick up is from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><ul><li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">One pair of </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gator-Bait Gaiters</span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">will be donated to the raffle!</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In addition, 20% of sales made during registration will be donated to <a href="http://www.vermontadaptive.org/" target="_blank">Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport</a>. </span></span></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Plan on paying with CASH as we cannot rely on cell service for credit card charges at Silver Hill Meadow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">No holds/exchanges, no personal checks, all sales are final.</span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">$20 <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One pair of pre-sewn Gator-Bait Gaiters, including <o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">sticky back Velcro for two pairs of sneakers.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.5in;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; 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font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">$25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Beanie Hats <o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">$5-10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sale Bin<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Trail Pixie Studios looks forward to </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">supporting </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">runners, pacers and crew at the <a href="http://vermont100endurancerun.blogspot.com/p/sponsors.html" target="_blank">2016 Vermont 100</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You'll Find Lots of NEW PRINTS </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">for custom orders for </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">head- and ear bands, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Buff/Neck Gaiters and </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gatior-Bait Gaiters for sneakers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">CHECK IT OUT!</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrailPixieStudios?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav" target="_blank">Trail Pixie Studios Etsy Shop</a>. </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; 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<span style="font-size: large;">Please note that where you see the words "<i>**missing,"</i> it reflects that the backup timers and Norm were certain that the runner completed the lap (during the last hour of the race) but did not have that runner's EXACT time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Gathering at the Scout Camp Area </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">While the amount of snowfall in New England this winter is no surprise to anyone,
runners might feel like this year’s course is a bit different. No year has been
exactly like another — 85 degrees in 2012, mud in 2013, and slush and mud
in 2014. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>the section by the Fish Brook.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>March 7, 2015</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Cookie-dough" snow by </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>the VIrginia Hammond Parking lot. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To help make the race day as best as can be for the runners and volunteers, I organized two different outings to introduce people to snowshoeing, get a sense of the trail conditions, and create as clear a path as possible through vast blankets of white. While some spots will be tough and mushy for racers—Harold Rafton Reservation never looked so beautiful draped in all this white.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>February 21, 2015 snowshoe hike.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The first outing on February 28<sup>th</sup> drew a hearty
group of eight. We trekked the course on snowshoes to pack down most
of the 3.5-mile loop. What a great day in the woods, which was accented with “Nature Nuggets” by David Dargie. We’ll never miss a shag bark hickory tree or forget
how to tell the difference between crows and ravens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>David Dargie, Land Manager and AVIS Trustee,</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>February 21, 2015</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;">On Saturday, March 7th</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;">, 24 volunteers —from A.V.I.S, T.A.R.C. & G.A.C. and other mysterious places —gathered at the Wood Hill Middle School to enjoy and let’s be clear to </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">stomp down </i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;">the entire 3.5-mile loop. I was delightfully bowled over by the turnout! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We worked
our way through crispy snow and made some (not all) preliminary course marking
with orange tape. For veterans the course was ever-so-slightly re-routed in the
first ¼ mile. (NOTE: On the
afternoon of March 14, the course will be marked more thoroughly and a trail
conditions report will be posted on Facebook, as well.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">At <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Two Benches</i>
(where the stick meets the candy on this lollypop-style course) Bill, John,
Paul and others transformed “Two Marshmallows” into our familiar “Two Benches” areas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These benches mark the spot where the out and back section (the stick of the
lollypop) changes to the loop that’s run in clockwise direction. It’s along the
SINGLE-TRACK, out and back section that will prove the most congested in the
first hours of the race. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As courtesy, give way on the trail to runners heading
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hard work completed and in-progress at the Scout Camp area. A little bit after
the 2-mile point (approximately on the “hill” before the scout fire) our group
gathered to appreciate how much Ken and Pete accomplished in several weekends
prior. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Behind the scenes, Ken Doran, a warden and land manager for AVIS, and his friend Pete
(who could be THE original Sasquatch), felled dead trees, cut up and hand-split firewood for the scout area, cleaned<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and shoveled out the pit, and unburied sitting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>logs around the fire ring. They also
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ken Doran, Pete and Emily Trespas </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Race Director, AVIS Warden)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 7, 2015</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the open field by the Virginia Hammond lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">For more information and a course map and additional rules regarding the race, please visit links below.</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://trailpixietrespas.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-01-21T09:21:00-05:00&max-results=3" target="_blank">Start and Course MAPS for the 2015 TARC Spring Thaw 6-Hour</a></h3>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The 2015 Race is full. </span></div>
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Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-77720121359534634062015-02-14T18:25:00.002-05:002015-02-14T18:32:39.997-05:00DC No. 158: Aqua<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many thanks to</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://veronicaroth.com/aqua-drawing-challenge/" target="_blank">Veronica Roth</a>, o</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">ur Drawing Challenge hostess. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Please enjoy additional interpretations on the theme of "AQUA" at her blog.</span></span></div>
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Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-87265197176936093462015-01-23T16:26:00.001-05:002015-01-23T16:26:14.879-05:00A Leave-Taking<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"A Leave-Taking"</span></span></span></i></div>
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Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-38101283157916640392015-01-21T09:21:00.001-05:002015-01-23T15:56:38.598-05:00Forest Painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Forest" </span></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4 x 4 inches </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">20 Jan. 2015 </span></span></span></div>
<!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Qv9DGL5trFk%2FVL82tx2RaEI%2FAAAAAAAAGQ4%2Fm_D9H5Oe7ag%2Fs1600%2Fhappyforest.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNck_0FSe44hNOSdzv87PXkKdr6B0rR9vgoSzLgSdOgObr6XJmXf33ZMez373YNrG62xs3dMXi5HICNS-171y_xROYkFzBWJ5N2wJ1UrU-pJ9RGrCb8snMAEQJvQu2rDPpfPEs6xuc85ly/s1600/happyforest.jpg" -->Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-23911116749710313682014-12-13T13:19:00.000-05:002018-10-27T18:37:15.718-04:00Malden Mills Polartec and Cat Hats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZG7jAPhxK6Etqqx6mrGoPs6ulZrdjQO2B01VmAC3CjuRdaQ382iwOr20qA9eCgenXZQeHcCARgvRxQ_TFkX5IaTLMSkybq9qqbQZMvBpb5KBj4a_LBa9wfmXaw-RJd5ebWmw-Ec_j6Y/s1600/violet+cat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZG7jAPhxK6Etqqx6mrGoPs6ulZrdjQO2B01VmAC3CjuRdaQ382iwOr20qA9eCgenXZQeHcCARgvRxQ_TFkX5IaTLMSkybq9qqbQZMvBpb5KBj4a_LBa9wfmXaw-RJd5ebWmw-Ec_j6Y/s1600/violet+cat.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: small;">In this cat hat you can just barely</span></span></i></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: small;"> make out the "medium" on the brim.</span></span></i> </span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When Malden Mills opened a retail store, next to their mill in Lawrence, Mass., I spent many afternoons pawing through their sample bins and buying yards of fleece. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjo6nzPB7YTV0TVaVxFhxpezHd-98jM_QozulPspwAiPsjnFnlxgihp253oM4sowtrAbV7ZoDs4X8IHXHMdzX0drf9iq5aVX1VAXyxtHYeAbQoV4k5k_82ndG5-9R10hb49V3CTh4fIXU/s1600/FullSizeRender+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjo6nzPB7YTV0TVaVxFhxpezHd-98jM_QozulPspwAiPsjnFnlxgihp253oM4sowtrAbV7ZoDs4X8IHXHMdzX0drf9iq5aVX1VAXyxtHYeAbQoV4k5k_82ndG5-9R10hb49V3CTh4fIXU/s1600/FullSizeRender+2.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One-of-a-kind </span></span></span></i></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Much to my disappointment, the retail store closed several years ago. Still, after sewing (and selling) 100's of hats, mittens, and stuffed animals, I have bins of this amazing Polartec fleece on hand. </span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Quality matters. The fleece sold in big-box/chain fabric stores pales in comparison. Malden Mills Polartec does not pill. It's made locally and with a percentage of recycled, post-consumer plastic bottles.<span> </span>After many washings (and air drying) the fabric looks like new. No Kidding.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sometimes the retail store's bins would have experimental fabrics or the end runs of bolts intended for companies like Patagonia. I scored several yards of this fleece in a bunch of different colors. How did I know it was for Patagonia? The name is in the fleece. So when you see this pattern in one of my hats, that’s the story...</span></span></span> </span></span></span></div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_x1oB_-Mac2X153lXu5il-WZua3m3WH5byUIyz5f1oQbqTfolfDcODZjjgt3K-LhmdhRlNknxB7bO6KMV3Dxf0tE7nUuLjW7XGPvSec5UW9YJgT5bnaCZSY8we6UI5ktf8G4vhzVTCA/s1600/FullSizeRender(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAs7XTdSMyzYrLRtPfMe1eOzZJAHzWxo7eOBBWVNe-VQo9JZPbeP-Ua0thB95Cl01yFr8dgFw1kD-Hb75q_mR-bmnybdkF3dnueojGchwDlEgirnCFq4uTmCAvF9cOTyeltgtaQ6LBn44/s1600/vio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAs7XTdSMyzYrLRtPfMe1eOzZJAHzWxo7eOBBWVNe-VQo9JZPbeP-Ua0thB95Cl01yFr8dgFw1kD-Hb75q_mR-bmnybdkF3dnueojGchwDlEgirnCFq4uTmCAvF9cOTyeltgtaQ6LBn44/s1600/vio.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A 3M reflective ink was printed on this fabric. </span></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I used it for the ears' backs...for safety.</span></i></span></span></div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For more accessories created with </span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Malden Mills Polartec Fabrics </span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">please visit my Esy Shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrailPixieStudios" target="_blank">Trail Pixie Studios</a>.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrbLItzHoBHgMs6oRxfOCJQ8kRUpMJ21yfcTifv3O0I_t8U4i48DsyuGTB2Ke-Ci36eo2-EmXy_dPfoxNo6yQ402V-qO6BLmz2eHUn0BwobLNoeyCPynOinDvKNW3hRAF3gui7VRJF9A/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-12-12+at+12.34.25+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrbLItzHoBHgMs6oRxfOCJQ8kRUpMJ21yfcTifv3O0I_t8U4i48DsyuGTB2Ke-Ci36eo2-EmXy_dPfoxNo6yQ402V-qO6BLmz2eHUn0BwobLNoeyCPynOinDvKNW3hRAF3gui7VRJF9A/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-12-12+at+12.34.25+PM.png" height="400" width="398" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-53332665172354786302014-11-16T11:51:00.000-05:002018-10-27T18:37:15.753-04:00Creative Problem Solving: Reversible Hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWEG_142uNOUR6Q2Nk1oIUn9jb27fxmZV8hm7mAI0WwIuqXGFfd55PyWz7_Fwr0XUCBk6kzKX7ZTUsCtD6icEcakiSBQUo2FL-5BYZQOMMEsxRgByeMw4834KZNU-1guDPcrES9BGFaU/s1600/IMG_1542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWEG_142uNOUR6Q2Nk1oIUn9jb27fxmZV8hm7mAI0WwIuqXGFfd55PyWz7_Fwr0XUCBk6kzKX7ZTUsCtD6icEcakiSBQUo2FL-5BYZQOMMEsxRgByeMw4834KZNU-1guDPcrES9BGFaU/s1600/IMG_1542.JPG" height="160" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday I put down my school grading and set to resolve a creative conundrum that I'd been thinking through. Because thinking alone was not leading to results, I started to create some tactile solutions out of fabric.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The question at hand:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How do I make a reversible hat—</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">in as few steps as possible?</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The process took about an hour and roughly two large hats (one you see here) and four little doll-size caps. When I thought I had it, I zipped confidently to my machine to sew, when I turned the hat right-side-out . . . nope, nope again, drat. It was time to reflect on my process. I needed to slow down and pay attention to the incremental stages because to reverse one or two of them meant the hat would not be correct. </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Figuring out how to make this hat, without a pattern, took some trial and error, allowed for ideas about possible innovations, and was fun. My brain felt good making various iterations—and the hat fits comfortably! </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've sewn (hats) since high school, mostly with Malden Mills fleece. Now that I have all these fun spandex prints, I am branching out and plan on combining the two materials. </span></span></span><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">New fabrics in my stash:</span></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oE7BBCKoFtKYfYHq4icMsspaNbXK6BFSwmp_Fk_msABRsJJSjDOHwI13Dkl0pjvhI6AoXYDgaD90m-CePGwE2lDBV7kWWCTLzxuA696IRebsMxbLn_lZRe5UCDn2DW7XodZW12ySZE4/s1600/limelightnuumuuswatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oE7BBCKoFtKYfYHq4icMsspaNbXK6BFSwmp_Fk_msABRsJJSjDOHwI13Dkl0pjvhI6AoXYDgaD90m-CePGwE2lDBV7kWWCTLzxuA696IRebsMxbLn_lZRe5UCDn2DW7XodZW12ySZE4/s1600/limelightnuumuuswatch.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMnUlcDh_kTByBwMeqBtGubEhJxeponKFUzOlCbWHFMwX9h-qRetQwgO-kTLTxy6CSx-uZtOE6W4_C7BI5TFXlKreCJmycUZm29-RZjSn87WlU0C4I2030w_hoQaPITl5eHbYHfxFZpOQ/s1600/sharkswatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This fall I'm experimenting with re-entry into running; it must be a slow and careful process considering my hip health, which from now on will be an important factor. My seventh (?) Stone Cat Marathon is in early November and I've been building up my long runs cautiously. <br />
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A few weeks ago I tested my fitness at the Harwich Cranberry Harvest Half Marathon, which was a rolling course on roads. I ran better than I expected, power-wogging, to average a 10:54 pace per mile. In the past, my 13.1 mile road finishes were under two-hours. Times are different; A major, side-lining, hip injury like FAI (look it up) will change one's pace and perspective. Today I am happy to gambol through the woods at any speed. <br />
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Taking training precautions —so my November trail marathon isn't a complete "slog fest"— I devised a long run of 18+ miles for this weekend. In doing so, I signed up for the TARC half-marathon (in Great Brook Farm, Carlisle, MA) and planned on completing the race before heading back out for an additional loop of 6.2 miles or more. During the half I was mindful of my objectives and did not run too hard in the final quarter. (2:46 finish.)<br />
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I felt good at seven miles (when I usually wish to call it a day) and still solid at 13 miles. What a relief. In contrast, last weekend's long run in Ward Reservation (Andover, MA) was difficult on my hips, lower back and confidence. I ran alone (which I usually love), got intentionally lost (as a way of adding more miles), and negotiated with an upset stomach (due to a waist pack). <br />
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Yesterday was refreshingly wonderful— I found myself in the zone a few times, not poo-pooing myself, and ready to go out for a third loop. With the company of Julie O and Michelle R, 13-19 miles was a treat. We caught up on life; I felt nostalgic, grateful, and ooby. We rolled into the Start/Finish area and Julie and Michelle were in the 50k so they scampered off for another lap. I ran out to find Peter, who was in the marathon, and as I left the abundant aid station, I spied him along the large field. What great timing. Running a section of his final lap with him was a gift. He was strong and positive; I wish I could have accompanied him on the whole loop but I was at my training goal distance and didn't want to test my luck. <br />
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In the end I tallied 22 miles without feeling like ripe horse manure. If I play it smart these next three weeks, I can head into Stone Cat healthy and with my training homework complete.<br />
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A big thank you to the TARC community! The RD's (Josh and Jerimy), an army of volunteers,
Norm S with his timing system, and all who make the day run smoothly. Thank you, too, for that guacamole. <br />
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Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-52417458432733712102014-10-16T12:07:00.000-04:002018-10-27T18:37:15.789-04:00New work in the Museum Shop at the Addison Gallery of American Art<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Located on the campus of Phillips Academy is the Addison Gallery of American Art. 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When she asked if I would donate some ear warmers I was delighted to contribute! I wish I could participate in the race as it sounds like a very special and well-organized event!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For details about the race visit <a href="http://www.stpats24hour.com/">www.stpats24hour.com</a> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">or visit <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=27818" target="_blank">Ultra Signup.</a></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmM6ZwkbrdwAntQSqmu90CVOapmDqG-RsTzHe_I3XY1H51IOjqveMYWU7F8nTgGChtYEwaOohyRhIBs3erb5ipHYERj7BSg7kvVfZGnNW9sZSPvfQROVcQekFWKsnAOFfrzhoy1K60Q_8/s1600/TrailPixeTrespasLogoforStPats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmM6ZwkbrdwAntQSqmu90CVOapmDqG-RsTzHe_I3XY1H51IOjqveMYWU7F8nTgGChtYEwaOohyRhIBs3erb5ipHYERj7BSg7kvVfZGnNW9sZSPvfQROVcQekFWKsnAOFfrzhoy1K60Q_8/s1600/TrailPixeTrespasLogoforStPats.jpg" height="198" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-5639903572182809772014-08-14T15:45:00.004-04:002014-08-18T08:33:08.581-04:00Jamming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> A straight forward and clear video on making Low-Sugar Blueberry Jam by The Crafty Gemini can be found at (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ7ryFVCNhc) and below. </span></span><br />
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Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-62881457669838668272014-08-05T21:18:00.001-04:002014-08-05T21:51:22.110-04:00New Kayak Seat Cover from Scratch<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I recently bought a used 14' Corona Perception kayak from a friend (Thanks Bob!) It's a nice rig but needed a seat-cover upgrade, especially as I plan on enjoying some longer paddling excursions this month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today I mined my bins of Malden Mills Polartec fabrics for some Neoprene. Unfortunately, all I found was small swatch of <span style="color: #e06666;">hot pink</span>. Ordinarily I would be thrilled with this color but the reds, oranges and yellows in the kayak would clash with it too dramatically —even for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The cover fits well in the front but pulls a back a bit (see photo) where the clips latch down. Still, it doesn't effect the performance. In fact the back attaches so securely to the seat, I had trouble unhooking it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Online I found some 3mm leopard print Neoprene, which could work if I get frisky for an alternative cover choice....that isn't hot pink. </span><br />
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<br />Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-14388722259781643982014-08-05T20:11:00.000-04:002018-10-27T18:37:15.855-04:00Daisies to Hawaii<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"> Tomorrow morning I'll ship out </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">a custom pair of "Daisy" print </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Gators-Bait Gaiters to Hawaii. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">This is the farthest US state </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">to which I have mailed gaiters!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstj9bCmaY5yzf9fvkO-fkD83xHhCk-15UDcMN5uZfNbtjN3Y2xgRt8oT0WhI1A_YtNKcFZ42HAqhjpvCLOQl9T31cR1NfFYDZFbSvXvWi-02ecmq_pVVpZIlFzXTukf2j1GMbmKCCvao/s1600/daisygaiters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstj9bCmaY5yzf9fvkO-fkD83xHhCk-15UDcMN5uZfNbtjN3Y2xgRt8oT0WhI1A_YtNKcFZ42HAqhjpvCLOQl9T31cR1NfFYDZFbSvXvWi-02ecmq_pVVpZIlFzXTukf2j1GMbmKCCvao/s1600/daisygaiters.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Reflective ribbon sewn at </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">the front ankle and laces clip area. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">The sneaker laces clips are easy-to-latch, </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">even after hours of running</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"> when fingers aren't as nimble.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-25399652503215400462014-07-23T22:40:00.000-04:002014-07-24T09:31:56.568-04:00Jazz Painting<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Unsquare Dance: Ode to Brubeck,</i> </span></span></span></div>
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art is a favorite part of my creative process. Frequently I just know
the title, other times I welcome research. Usually something in the work tips
me off; it might be a shape, a color, a distant cousin to the original
inspiration or a direct descendant. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The titles for these paintings emerged from jazz. The loops repeat and intertwine like steps in a dance—notes in a song, clapping hands, </span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">the samba, bossa nova. Or blue dusk and the floating just before sleep. </span></span>Song as painting. Nothing new but the dial tunes to Brubeck and Gezt without pause. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Listening to "Sweet Rain," I found an informative post, <a href="http://jazzbackstory.blogspot.com/2013/05/unsquare-dance.html" target="_blank">Unsquare Dance</a>, on Monk Rowe's blog. He is the Jazz Archives Director at Hamilton College.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Including the above paintings, I have eight paintings on display in a local exhibit at Phillips Academy through July 30th.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Summer Session Faculty Art Exhibit </span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Reception: <span style="color: #741b47;">Friday, July 25th, 6 to 7:30 pm</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Phillips Academy, Andover, MA<br />www.andover.edu</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This July I am teaching <i>Visual Studies </i>to a group of rising Phillips Academy ninth graders. Last week we worked on relief prints. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Part of this prompt involved the concept of "how artists may find inspiration." I explained to them my process. The week before this project, I re-read Shirley Jackson's short story, The Lottery. The final line of the story is unforgettable: "And then they were upon her." </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When I saw this Satyr reaching for the Nymph, I thought of the young boy in Jackson's story who excitedly gathered his pile of stones. That the man in my print remains nude adds to a pure, vulnerable and animalistic presence. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yum! </span></span></div>
<br />Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937617564815346600.post-46965141791368952922014-06-05T09:01:00.000-04:002018-10-27T18:37:15.888-04:00A Stake Out<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRseMQDVavoLe-ILzNmrTGkW-RBYOSfR2jGkybFqwifLiwPQFvInc596tRsL2CSZlPz7Ozn9HQcfgInCvFZf6J1S0YVx3xDxa-SeL6VGyDkvW60KrSQeikonAGhsmZaB9QmDJZEpmJd4A/s1600/IMG_2924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRseMQDVavoLe-ILzNmrTGkW-RBYOSfR2jGkybFqwifLiwPQFvInc596tRsL2CSZlPz7Ozn9HQcfgInCvFZf6J1S0YVx3xDxa-SeL6VGyDkvW60KrSQeikonAGhsmZaB9QmDJZEpmJd4A/s1600/IMG_2924.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">I experimented with several glazes in the studio to create whimsical markers for the garden. Waiting for these to come out of the kiln was like waiting for my seedlings to emerge!</span> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Sqf5QU7OHMMwd0pvCF03in46a2erJIEyOiMGQMdsFqB-rqnFVqLUtXEN2idsoVNRMlAuG_hykOeON5L4bz7DG13XHH2D-8yZ9nuEZ2y37CxK7FkGQWVWCwdtWH7SlEsINv9zryM8HDk/s1600/longstrip+markers+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Sqf5QU7OHMMwd0pvCF03in46a2erJIEyOiMGQMdsFqB-rqnFVqLUtXEN2idsoVNRMlAuG_hykOeON5L4bz7DG13XHH2D-8yZ9nuEZ2y37CxK7FkGQWVWCwdtWH7SlEsINv9zryM8HDk/s1600/longstrip+markers+copy.jpg" height="281" width="400" /></a></div>Trail Pixie Trespashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.com1