I love to know how things are made.

There’s so much that can be understood by just learning about the process of a work.

So, this morning I was quite excited when I stumbled upon the Works in Progress Group on Flickr.

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It’s inspiring to see the process of all these different works.

There’s painting, embroidery, collage, book arts, jewelry, metal, ceramics, and so much more.

You name it, and it’s most likely there.

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A lovely collection to browse through!

I always love to see what goes on inside To Boldly Fold books after they leave my studio.

So, I started up a Flickr Group where you can post your pages!

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This is where Mark’s currently lives.

Fitting in flawlessly between some external hard drives and a Batmobile iPhone dock!

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I’d also love to see where your books have traveled, and anything else having to do with them!

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Can’t wait!

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that there’s some new (and very exciting!) work

on Nancy Muller’s blog.

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I’m pumped because I’m always interested in what she’s working on,

but also because I’m currently working

on a collection of books featuring her illustrated bookplates!

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These have been a long time in coming, but they’re almost done!

Get ready to spot them in my shop!

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I only had one color of thread.

White.

Easy, simple, and a necessity.

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As time went on,

I started to experiment

with various different binding styles.

I found exposed bindings

to be my favorite.

So, I found myself  in need

of various colors of thread.

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One grew to three.

Three grew to ten.

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Now, my collection has grown

to 33 different colors.

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Oh my.

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on SwissMiss the other day.

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I was instantly floored

and hungry.

But more importantly, was the fact

that I looked at the name of the designer,

and said, “NO WAY!”

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Beverly Hsu is someone that I got to know very well

while we took the same SAT Prep classes together years ago.

We used to sit and doodle while we were supposed to be

“preparing for the most important test of our lives” (HA.)

Instead, I remember talking about art school

and what we really wanted to do.

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I’m so amazed by the work she’s produced,

and excited to see what’s to come.

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Congrats Bev, and keep up the good work!

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Here are some installation views from my final critique.

More updates once the show is installed!

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Enjoy!

My two new favorite places in Philadelphia are the Rodin Museum and little park across from the Rodin Museum called Calders on the Parkway.  The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia is tiny, but reminds me a lot of the Musee Rodin in Paris.  There is a similar outdoor fountain area and Rodin’s Thinker out in front.

Right across the street from the Rodin Museum is a little park filled with one large red Calder sculptor and a few smaller black ones.

I was amazed to find this little treasure, but soon found out that Calder had a long history with the city of Philadelphia.  Alexander, also known as Sandy Calder is the Calder known and loved the world over for his mobiles and sculptures.  His father, Alexander Stirling Calder taught at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and is known for the Swann Memorial Fountain in Philadelphia.  Furthermore, Sandy Calder’s grandfather, Alexander Milne Calder created the famous statue of William Penn that stands atop Philadelphia City Hall.

Oh Calder, you will never cease to amaze me.

Also, there are plans to create a Calder Museum near the Calders on the Parkway.  Fantastic!