New Year - New Day

I was reviewing my blog and realised I have not posted many Quilts! It's not like I've stopped quilting. So here are a few posts of quilts from my past.

Potter's Purple Stars: this is a traditional Hunter Star pattern quilt made from a combination of fabrics from Africa, and more traditional tone-on-tone fabrics. Amidst all my other work, I often forget this stunning gem.

Nature's Tranquility InterTwined: I created this brown and blue quilt for my bedroom. This is a Celtic twist pattern, that was difficult, and I left open brown fabric to fill it with quilting

Be creative. No matter where you are.

Deb

Farewell 2012

2012 is coming to a close. For me, it has been a year of change and growth. It is good. I would not have suspected a year ago that I would have come so far already with my life and career changes. It seemed last year that I was still treading water. As you can see in my header, water is a wonderful theme in my life. Last year at this time, the water was very deep and I was being held up by it's force - as long as I did not fight it too hard.

But I was not moving forward either. I felt pulled from behind by a relentless force in my head and in my life that kept me from believing in myself. I felt that I was thrashing about, not knowing where to turn nor believing I had much control. I was surviving.

A year later I have wrestled the hold that others have had on me and despite the pain and strength of their forces, I have moved to a new pool of water where I see viewpoints and new possibilities. It looks so much better and I believe that because I have come this far I can go further. 2013 holds many possibilities and more growth. Going to school has been so much more rewarding than I anticipated and I welcome it's challenges.

I will be starting off the new year with Zentangle Classes. Zentangle and practicing daily creativity is a great way to put balance in your life and start a new habit for the new year and Life. Join me.

Peace, Joy and Hope. Deb

A time to pause

Summer is almost a reflection in our mirror. Maybe this weekend we will have one more summer extravaganza... and then...

What - the world doesn't stop here? I look forward to fall. In fact in the past - maybe still is - Fall was my favorite time of year. I grew up in Vermont so the sight of the trees in their fall colours, with the crispness in the air; and the bite of a macintosh apple in my mouth - well it spells heaven. I guess that is why I got married in the fall - October, 25 years ago.

With the fall gingerly showing its head around the corner, I look forward to more experiences that keep me intrigued.

I invite you to experience Zentangle with me. The next Zentangle seminar will be held on Sunday, September 23. I will hold a Zentangle 101 class from 10:30 - 12 noon. and then the Zentangle 201 class will be from 1:00 - 3:00p.m.

Come join me for an afternoon of calm creativity to enhance the months of fall.
Deb

Hello!

Greetings from the land of immersed in textbooks! Yes, I will be finished with my first term in less than 3 days. Woo Hoo! Really? Well, really, it is fun, and I am looking forward to continue to learn.

In between my assignments and starting the next semester, I thought I would hold a Zentangle class or Two. So if you are interested, email me deb@kopeschny.ca.

Currently I am planning to have a Zentangle 101 class on Sunday, September 9; at 10:30 a.m.; then I will provide light refreshments while  we continue to immerse ourselves in the peaceful and positive vibe of Zentangles. From 1:00- 2:30 I will present more difficult and variations in the Zentangle 201 class.

Each class will be held at my home, 4 Manorwood Rd. in Scarborough; the charge for Zentangle 101 is $35.00 including all supplies; and the Zentangle 201 is $30.00. If you come to both, the charge for the day including light refreshments is $60.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Deb

On Public View

This Friday and Saturday I will be playing with Zentangles in Public View. Yes, I will be a vendor at the Port Perry Quilt Show.

Here are a few of my recent classes to see what we do.

At the Port Perry Quilt Show I will be selling Zentangle supplies - including the new Zendala kits, books and Zentangle Inspired Art. The Quilt show will have regular demo's/ take home activities. I will be doing a Zentangle Demo each day.

Here is one of my completed Zendalas - it took quite a while to complete. Also a started one.


























Come visit me or contact me for a class.
Peace
Deb

A New Venture

A new venture is on my doorstep. Well, actually 2.

I will be at the Port Perry Quilters Guild Show on May 10 and 11. I will be a vendor at the show, where I will be selling books and Zentangle supplies.  In addition, I will have regular demonstrations in my booth, and will have 30 minute `Make and Take` classes. Come visit me if you are in the area.

The next step in my midlife crisis is upon me. I have received notice of acceptance to the University of Toronto and Seneca College. Decisions, Decisions. Very scary. A positive step in my change but also very anxiety provoking. I know what my heart says... but my brain is so set in comfort and not taking risks... oh oh!

I won`t be changing too quick, and I won`t stop quilting or Zentangling. I will keep you posted.
deb

Monthly Update

The winter is almost over. I'm sad. I missed the snow this year. It seems that we in Toronto will have one last snowfall tonight. I'm looking forward to it.

Amidst the warming months I have had several Zentangle classes with interested people who found me online, as well as a class for Pine River Parents, Pine River Institute students, and friends.  Posted are photos from these past classes.

PRI Team 2 - first tangle

And wintry photo to leave with you... or is it? The sun is setting over the Pine River.

I will be holding several classes in the next month as listed on the top left. I look forward to sharing this wonderful "pause" with you.
Deb