
Creative work is such an internal process... while sharing it in thought on paper calls up a willingness to be in community. Giving voice to what we see and learn in making is a gift to be shared. Looking to connect with a new idea from a different vantage point, I always feel you there, across the table as I write and sketch.
-Diane
Diane's Journal

Designing a FaultLines Garment
I am re-visiting each design in my line of sewing patterns this season. I will be sharing construction tips & design ideas to inspire your creative sewing projects. FaultLines #118...
Designing a FaultLines Garment
I am re-visiting each design in my line of sewing patterns this season. I will be sharing construction tips & design ideas to inspire your creative sewing projects. FaultLines #118...

Designing a Stencil-
The process of designing a stencil is very creative and organic for me. I thought you might enjoy knowing how I come up with the designs in my stencil line. So...
Designing a Stencil-
The process of designing a stencil is very creative and organic for me. I thought you might enjoy knowing how I come up with the designs in my stencil line. So...

Bugs in the Closet
The 3 crickets, on the new Crickets & Leaves Stencil, were used to print this overall surface design- I've been printing with my bug stencils today with some playful results....
Bugs in the Closet
The 3 crickets, on the new Crickets & Leaves Stencil, were used to print this overall surface design- I've been printing with my bug stencils today with some playful results....

Exploring a NEW Stencil Design
Cicada Stencil is Fall colors Each new stencil design is like Christmas when it is done.....I can't wait to unwrap it and begin to explore the printing possibilities! We just...
Exploring a NEW Stencil Design
Cicada Stencil is Fall colors Each new stencil design is like Christmas when it is done.....I can't wait to unwrap it and begin to explore the printing possibilities! We just...

PLANNING AHEAD FOR FUN-
The Fall DESIGN OUTSIDE THE LINES RETREAT is just around the corner: Sept. 24-28th. My guest teacher, Nancy Shriber, and I are looking forward to sharing the magic of the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos,...
PLANNING AHEAD FOR FUN-
The Fall DESIGN OUTSIDE THE LINES RETREAT is just around the corner: Sept. 24-28th. My guest teacher, Nancy Shriber, and I are looking forward to sharing the magic of the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos,...

ARTY SUMMER CLOTHES-
Printing with a Jumbo Tee Juice Pen with a stencil By this time of the summer I always feel the need to have something new in my closet. Sometimes that...
ARTY SUMMER CLOTHES-
Printing with a Jumbo Tee Juice Pen with a stencil By this time of the summer I always feel the need to have something new in my closet. Sometimes that...