An absolutely lovely native New Zealand tree that blooms around December (midsummer for the Southern Hemisphere.) …
This beautiful Maori creation story carving was inside the church. A lovely pedestrian park in the middle of the street. Part of a lovely exhibit in…
The Omaka museum houses many vintage aircraft, some still flown on a regular basis. Peter Jackson has something to do with it – you can probably…
Meat pies A roadside farm stand Haven’t seen this Montgomery family staple on a menu before …
Talk about amazing! Hectors dolphins are only found in New Zealand and are endangered. Heather and Craig got an up close view. Ethan and I managed…
Posting photos is quite cumbersome right now. I have to email them download all my photos in a small enough file size to upload for the…
After another short flight, a very, very long custos line at midnight with six flights all arriving at once, we’ve arrived in Christchurch New Zealand. And…
Travel In Melbourne with artist Lyric Montgomery Kinard…
We had quite a long layover in Melbourne and couldn’t pass up the chance to visit. Even the 90 degree weather could put us off. Although…
I’m on the way to New Zealand. 26 hours in the air and 10 hours of layovers. Every trip must have the perfect travel bag. (more…
I’ve decided that instead of closing my shop I’ll plaster banners everywhere saying that orders will be shipped March 5th. And as a reward for your…
Listen to Lyric's conversations with Dr. Elizabeth Townsend of the Just Wanna Quilt Podcast…
Adventure through New Zealand with Lyric Kinard…
Over Christmas when my grown daughter was visiting we looked around for something to do and found Historic Yates Mill County Park. In all the years…
When I get excited about an idea I have trouble sleeping. Well, OK. I have trouble sleeping pretty much all the time. My brain hates to…
My schedule is always full. Always very busy – even when I try to keep things free. It’s like a bowl that gets filled with things…
So far – the proposal and the acceptance are done. The space is mapped out. The concept now needs to be solidified. STONE WATER TIME I’m…
What is the first thing you do when you find out your exhibit proposal has been accepted and you will be hanging a solo show in…
Hello Friends. I have something exciting in the works. I’ll be hanging a solo show of my work in July at the Town of Cary Art…
Hello Friends. I hope you’ve had the kind of Holiday over the past few weeks that makes you happy. Please forgive my indulgence but this is…
Welcome to Lyric's new website look. Let me know what you think!…
I had a request… yes. I take requests. One of you wanted to know how I use sketchbooks in my studio practice. So, yes. I use…
And the last two videos from the International Quilt Festival I’m going to share here are just fun little clips I’ve edited together so that you…
Two fun things… First: head over to Jenny Lyon’s blog to see what she did with the Start Your Art cards – her Deconstruct exercise is…
If you really, really, want to find your voice as an artist – you simply need to make art. Make lots of it. Make a series.…
(update – comment #12 is our lucky book winner! Enjoy some serious quilting time Sue!) Welcome blog hoppers – skipping along through various blogs and reading…
And…. here is a lovely walk through of the special exhibit: Best of Dinner@8 Enjoy!…
Another treat from the International Quilt Festival 2018. I had the chance to chat with Cheryl Sleboda and follow her around for a live walk through…
I call them “reverse resolutions.” You can call them whatever you want. Instead of making goals I might not be able to keep (although I AM…
Whew. You all are amazing… have I told you that before? You kept me hopping BIG TIME over Black Friday. I think I’ll do it again…
Thank you my dear artists for your support! I look forward to learning with you. All course prices are now as marked. early bird pricing $149.00…
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On-line Course: Abstract-A-Licious [March 2019]
November 21, 2018March 1 – May 1, 2019 If you’ve looked with secret longing at the world of Abstract Art but have no idea where to begin, this…
Two things again today. Susan Brubaker Knapp made some “bad art” with the Start Your Art cards! Take a peek at her blog then comment there…
Two things for you today. The Fabulous Mel Beach over at Piece, Love, and Happiness (awesome name for a blog!!!) has written a blog post about…
Please enjoy this FB live recording of a little walkabout through the Power of Women special exhibit at the 2018 International Quilt Festival. Ask any questions…
Hello Friends! It’s still been crazy busy, but I’ve been having a ton of fun. It’s long overdue, so I finally gave my online shop an…
This is the last year of the long running yearly exhibition curated by this talented duo. Jamie Fingal Leslie Tucker Jenison I’ve been honored to be…
I’ve been honored and humbled to be able to work this summer with a group of artists spearheaded by the amazingly talented Jane Davila. This compassionate…
One of my Favorite Books Working on producing commercial patterns (What would you name this little table topper?) Hand written notes to voters campaigning…
I’ve taught at a lot of quilt guilds, conferences, and retreats. I love them all but hold a soft spot in my heart for Craft Napa!…
I’ve been spending time cleaning out my files… mostly as I procrastinate things I really, really, really need to be getting done. I can’t find that I…
When I arrived at the little studio in Cleveland the first time several years ago, I didn’t know what to expect. Now I look forward to…
Before arriving both the hosts, publishers, sponsors, and producers of the TV series have a boatload of work to do. The host and publisher work together…
So how does one go from a new idea, to being ready to demonstrate it on the magic screen? With lots, and lots, and lots of…
I had the wonderful opportunity last week of filming for Quilting Arts TV hosted by Susan Brubaker Knapp. It’s lovely and long running show that airs…
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On-line Course: The Artist’s Toolbox part 1 – the Elements of Art [April 2018]
September 4, 2018Wake Up Your Artist’s Eyes April 1 – May 31, 2019 After you have designed the composition, everything else you do is merely execution – not…
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tiny piecing is nothing new: antiques at the international quilt study center and museum
August 30, 2018As seen in the International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, NE Log Cabin, light and dark setting Maker unkown Circa 1890 – 1910 Probably…
So, now four out of five of my kids have quilts for their beds. The first got hers at age two, the second at age 8.…
While the artwork I create is very different from most other textiles I see, I greatly appreciate the artistry in every kind of quilt. This historical…
Seen at the Hotshops Artist Studios in Omaha, NE. Triticum Wheat Fiber 44″ x 49″ by Agneta Gaines…
On a recent trip to Asheville, NC a friend and I were on our way back to the car, ready to head home, and I just…
Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days playing with the fabulous women at Quilt Nebraska in Omaha. It was the…
Stuck? Blocked? Bored? Uninspired? 48 warm-up exercises to jumpstart your art. A card deck for when you find yourself stuck, blocked, bored, or uninspired. It’s time…
Most of all, there is this truth: No matter how great your teachers may be, and no matter how esteemed your academy’s reputation, eventually you will…
Robbi Eklow was my first friend during the two years our family lived in Chicago. She picked me up straight off the airplane while my husband…
Congratulations to Sue McVicker on being the winner of Lynn’s book, The Hand-Stitched Surface. (chosen via the random.org number generator) Thank you to everyone for stopping…
1 The Creative Habit Summary: DO THE WORK. The entire book comes down to that. You can’t find your voice unless you speak… all. the. time.…
I’m so pleased to have the opportunity to showcase Lynn Krawkzyk’s new book The Hand Stitched Surface. Each illustrations is clear and beautifully rendered and Lynn’s examples…
So you’ve seen a video, side 1, and my ironing table idea hack. Want to see the other half? Coming up my stairs and looking to…
I’m so very pleased to announce that Accession: something added 30″ x 50″ cloth, dye, paint, thread has been accepted into The Best of Dinner at Eight…
Here are some overall photo views of my new studio space. Coming up the stairs you see storage – it’s taken me six months to take…
In the category of “my favorite things” in my new studio is my ironing station. It’s the exact height I need and perfectly fits my requirements.…
I had the best birthday party ever this year for the big 50! (Considering I haven’t had a party since I was a preteen, having any…
I am a great fan of geometry, gardening, purple and green. I simply couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work with Melanie Testa’s new FlorAbunda line.…
This course will run in the spring of 2019. Please sign up for my newsletter to stay informed about it. You are stuck, stuck, stuck. You…
One of the really wonderful things about swimming in the pond I do (metaphorically speaking) is that I get to be friends with several fabric designers.…
Open Now $29.99 Register Here BE INSPIRED and get creative as fun-loving artist Lyric Kinard guides you through the basics of beaded embellishment on cloth. …
Hello Friends, It’s been a while. Life has been overfull the past three years and I’ve neglected this space. I spent a while thinking about my…
I’ve been hard at work putting together a new course for my fellow bead-a-holics. OPEN NOW EXPAND YOUR CREATIVITY as Lyric Kinard takes you beyond…