The Polka Dot Debutantetag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://62008-11-17T06:02:10ZMovable Type 3.33More from Houstontag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5142008-11-17T05:45:32Z2008-11-17T06:02:10ZWe have this guy in Northwest Portland who has glued miniature statues of buildings all over his car. I LOVE it. I mean how cool would it be to totally turn your car into one big statue. Rick would kill...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
museum dedicated to art cars. And they have an annual parade that is a big deal. Last year there were 250 art cars and over 200,000 spectators. Like I said, they take this seriously.
Here are a few of the cars we saw.
The detail on this car was amazing.
This one we saw just out on the street one day.
This was outside of the museum. Why the horse is there I have no idea.
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Sisterstag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5132008-11-13T00:40:14Z2008-11-13T00:46:24ZMy mom saves stuff. I am amazed at the little gems she unearths from my childhood. She brought another bag of goodies when we met in Houston and this one item really made me smile. My sister is just two...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
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The Quilt Showtag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5122008-11-10T04:56:51Z2008-11-10T05:13:37ZI really went to Houston to visit with my family. It just so happened that the big quilt show was that same week :). I met up with my sister and my brother, and my mom, none of whom are...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
They had such a good time the first day that they agreed to return with me for day two. There's just no way to see everything in one day. I wish I could take a picture that would capture the enormity of the show, but I think it's impossible. This picture shows about a quarter of the lunch area. It is a sea of women!
I don't like to post pictures of other people's quilts unless I ask first so I'm not going to put a bunch on here. However, I do want to post a picture of a quilt by Susan Shie. There was a section of "political" quilts; appropriate seeing how the show was right before the election. This quilt had all the wonderful messages of hope and change from President elect Barack Obama. I loved it.
Here is a link to the IQA page with pictures of all the winners: http://www.quilts.org/winners.html.
And finally, I couldn't resist taking a picture of these women. (I did ask them first) They were so beautiful.
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The President's Headstag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5112008-11-07T04:02:14Z2008-11-07T04:15:27ZOkay, I admit I really enjoy offbeat attractions. The docent at the Beer Can House told us about the Presidents Heads and we just couldn't resist. In a vacant lot behind a Target Store, there are 32 president heads created...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
Presidents Heads and we just couldn't resist. In a vacant lot behind a Target Store, there are 32 president heads created by David Adickes. I don't really know why he created them or what they are planned for, but they were quite something to see. The heads are 18 feet tall and made of some kind of plaster.
That's my sister standing between the presidents so you can get an idea of scale.
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The Beer Can Housetag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5102008-11-06T05:43:24Z2008-11-06T06:02:26ZI really like "visionary" art, especially art environments. Like the Watts Towers in Los Angeles, that type of thing. The Beer Can House was started in 1968 by John Milkovisch, a retired Southern Pacific worker. He began inlaying marbles, metal...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
Beer Can House was started in 1968 by John Milkovisch, a retired Southern Pacific worker. He began inlaying marbles, metal and rocks into concrete in the front and back yards and when he was done with that he started working on the house. Apparently he and his wife Mary liked beer and he began saving all the cans. He cut the cans apart and used the flattened part for the shingles and the round ends to make garlands to hang from the eaves. It is estimated that there are 50,000 beer cans on the house and fences and over 20,000 marbles in the yards. It took him 20 years to complete his projects.
The house is now owned by a non-profit and is open free to the public on the weekends. They have a cute 10 minute video with interviews with John, Mary and one of their sons. He just seemed like a really normal guy.
This is the view from the porch swing.
statue in the back yard.
John used the Culprit to haul rocks and other stuff back to the house. ]]>
Celebratetag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5092008-11-05T05:35:58Z2008-11-05T05:38:14ZI'm home from Houston and have lots to show and tell, but am just too excited tonight to think straight. We have all witnessed a momentous occasion here in our United States. I couldn't be prouder to be an American....Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
I'm home from Houston and have lots to show and tell, but am just too excited tonight to think straight. We have all witnessed a momentous occasion here in our United States. I couldn't be prouder to be an American.
Happy Halloween!!tag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5082008-10-31T18:23:31Z2008-11-01T00:29:12ZHere we go - final post of the month. One of Lee's quilts from quite a while ago, but still one of our faves. (Click on the picture to see a bigger version of it.) Happy Halloween everyone, from Lee...www.bigbuckaroo.com
(Click on the picture to see a bigger version of it.)
Happy Halloween everyone, from Lee and the rest of goblins at Polkadot Central!
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Halloween Evetag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5072008-10-31T00:40:55Z2008-10-31T00:43:43ZThe little counter on the right tells me that there are only 7 hours, 18 minutes and 27 seconds until Halloween, so here's a little sneak peek for tomorrow's grand finale: Hope all your ghosts, ghouls, goblins and witches are...www.bigbuckaroo.com
Hope all your ghosts, ghouls, goblins and witches are ready!]]>
Halloween cooking and treatstag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5062008-10-29T21:59:23Z2008-10-29T22:11:47ZMr. Debutante here. I do most all of the cooking around Polkadot Central, but I stick to the main courses. Lee (and Liza) do the baking and the generation of sweets. If you like to cook savory or sweet, or...www.bigbuckaroo.com
Halloween Tricks and Treats special section. They have recipes, links to cool candies (including organic lollipops!), a special themed mixology guide, and Amy Sedaris's wacky party planner.
There's also a recipe for Spicy Grilled Chicken With Creamy Pumpkin Mole Sauce; the Deb will probably get that when she comes home from Houston.]]>
Carving pumpkins on the World Wide Webtag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5052008-10-29T06:10:41Z2008-10-29T20:10:04ZMy good friend Susan sent me a link to the Pumpkin Simulator, a fun little way to practice your pumpkin carving skills for Friday night. Check it out!...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
Pumpkin Simulator, a fun little way to practice your pumpkin carving skills for Friday night. Check it out!
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More Ocean Wavestag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5042008-10-28T06:15:38Z2008-10-28T06:23:00ZThese pictures are from the Egg Drop Soup class on Saturday. It was really lots of fun. Once the students grasp the technique, they are off and running. We had some great color combinations too. Take a look. I'm heading...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
I'm heading out of town again; going to Houston to visit family and go to the big International Quilt Festival. While I'm gone, my wonderful hubby will guest blog for me and post some more Halloween pictures. I'll talk to you again in a week and Happy Halloween. ]]>
Ocean Waves Quilt Camptag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5032008-10-27T05:25:20Z2008-10-27T05:49:36ZI just got back from teaching at Ocean Waves Quilt Camp in Tillamook, OR. I had so much fun this year. Quilt Camp has a great vibe thanks to it's founder and leader Jane Wise. She just seems to bring...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
By Susan Bray.
By Jenni from Canby
By Shari from Canby
I know these aren't the best photographs but they are from Show and Tell on Saturday night when everyone shows what they made in class. I felt like a proud parent!
Tomorrow I'll put up pictures from Saturday's class. ]]>
More, more, moretag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5022008-10-23T04:51:43Z2008-10-23T04:58:47ZThis little beauty I made myself. I copied it after one I had seen in a gift store. It was way too expensive so I made my own. She is about 18 inches tall with a flannel dress and dowels...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
I'll be away from my computer for a few days. I'm heading down to the beach to teach at Ocean Waves Quilt Camp. More pictures when I get back. ]]>
Halloween Quilttag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.5002008-10-21T05:45:40Z2008-10-21T05:52:51ZThis quilt was designed by Dorie Whipple. She used to teach at ThimbleCreek back in the nineties when I worked there. She was a wonderful person and a great quilter who passed away from cancer. I think of her and...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com
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Horrortag:www.polkadotdebutante.com,2008://6.4982008-10-20T02:51:21Z2008-10-20T03:00:22ZI know this is not a Halloween decoration but it is HORRIBLE. Yes, this is what our basement bedroom and bath looks like at the moment. Rick and I spent this weekend ripping out the floors and the baseboard. We...Lee Fowlerhttp://www.leefowler.com]]>
This one we saw just out on the street one day.
This was outside of the museum. Why the horse is there I have no idea.
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I don't like to post pictures of other people's quilts unless I ask first so I'm not going to put a bunch on here. However, I do want to post a picture of a quilt by Susan Shie. There was a section of "political" quilts; appropriate seeing how the show was right before the election. This quilt had all the wonderful messages of hope and change from President elect Barack Obama. I loved it.
Here is a link to the IQA page with pictures of all the winners: http://www.quilts.org/winners.html.
And finally, I couldn't resist taking a picture of these women. (I did ask them first) They were so beautiful.
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That's my sister standing between the presidents so you can get an idea of scale.
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This is the view from the porch swing.
statue in the back yard.
John used the Culprit to haul rocks and other stuff back to the house. ]]>
(Click on the picture to see a bigger version of it.)
Happy Halloween everyone, from Lee and the rest of goblins at Polkadot Central!
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I'm heading out of town again; going to Houston to visit family and go to the big International Quilt Festival. While I'm gone, my wonderful hubby will guest blog for me and post some more Halloween pictures. I'll talk to you again in a week and Happy Halloween. ]]>
By Jenni from Canby
By Shari from Canby
I know these aren't the best photographs but they are from Show and Tell on Saturday night when everyone shows what they made in class. I felt like a proud parent!
Tomorrow I'll put up pictures from Saturday's class. ]]>
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