tracy.c r e a t i v e

fiber art, painting, gardening, cooking

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Making saag - it will simmer away on the stove while I'm outside helping with some spring pruning. House will smell so good, and dinner will be so yummy. . . . . . 🌼 Spring is coming! Couple of nice days in the forecast and then it will be rainy. Need to take advantage of the nice weekend bc we have a lot to clean up outside. . . . . . . . . . . . #tastessogood #smellsogood #treat #makesomething #tracycreative #homemade #homecooking #dinner #cooking #eatingwell #fromthekitchen #food #comforting #madeitmyself #eat #warm #foodie #comfortfood #eater #leftovers #eats #tasty #craving #easy #ingredients #yum #savory https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-TwjErTgK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Probably could have sold fifty more of these things today if I'd had them. Funny what people decide to like. . . . . . . . . . . . . Werk, werk, werk. . Paper flowers glued to a twig. . . . . . #makesomething #tracycreative #mybarnstudio #mydesign #workinprogress #workonthewall #studiowork #texture #color #paper #layers #studio #artstudio #mixedmedia #artistsoninstagram #art #artisanbarn (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3yBbipvVH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Lots of people are making comment about daylight saving and standard time 🌼. Changing the clocks throughout the house (and because our cars are older - those clocks too) is a pain, and then losing that hour is a drag. . But instead of complaining, I'm gunna share a fun trip - if you want a little break from the gray, and dreary - just watch a couple ikebana videos on Pinterest. So relaxing and lovely. . Think 🌼🌱. . . . And this is the back side of one of the panels I'm working on... . . . . . . Werk, werk, werk . . . . . . . . #makesomething #tracycreative #home #comfort #winterishere #cold #snow #spring #ikebana #pinterest (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CptFxz5PRkm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Not off to a great start. And it's all on me. I had received the printed swatches from Spoonflower before I released the designs to the public - but I hadn't looked at them very closely. . The collection from which a sample is featured on the table runner in this picture - the repeat is broken. Somehow, I loaded a bunch of wrong swatches to Spoonflower. . . So, once I realized my f*ck up, I kinda panicked and deleted that last IG post - about having a shop set up. Now I realize I probably should have left it and just edited the caption. Thing is, so many people look at the image and don't really fully read the caption. I know cuz I do it all the time. So, I'm loading a new image with this caption. I will fix and load new designs in a bit. . The broken designs are now disabled so no one can order my mistakes. Oh well - back to the drawing board, for both IG and Spoonflower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #makesomething #mybarnstudio #tracycreativestudio #tracycreating #dahmenartisanbarn #artisanbarn #dahmenbarn #artistofinstagram #2ndguessing #repeatingpattern #pattern #design #wtf #wip #spoonflower #fabricdesign #blockprint #fiberart https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJE63kvELc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Some on the design wall. Some on the desk. . . . . Freezer paper stencil... . . . . . . These are hand dyed cottons and cotton with rust, and rayon with a metallic oil stick rubbing from linoleum block. . I think I need to do one more set of stencils - circles this time - that cross multiple panels. . . . . . week, werk, werk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh, and if you have a minute, visit the Barn's website - look around at the artists, classes, and performance sections - lots of stuff happening - just check the calendar. . artisanbarn.org . . . . . . #makesomething #mybarnstudio #tracycreativestudio #tracycreating #dahmenartisanbarn #artisanbarn #dahmenbarn #artquilt #wallhanging #fiberart #commission #texture #quilt #brown #stencil #dye #freezerpaper #paintonfabric #printing #artquilt #cotton #rayon #rust #happy #surfacedesign #tactile #wip #workinprogress (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0smRvPl5X/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Stencil cut and attached - 1 of 12. . . . . . .🧵 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh, and if you have a minute, visit the Barn's website - look around at the artists, classes, and performance sections - lots of stuff happening in the new year. . artisanbarn.org . . . . . . #makesomething #mybarnstudio #tracycreativestudio #tracycreating #dahmenartisanbarn #artisanbarn #dahmenbarn #artquilt #wallhanging #fiberart #commission #texture #quilt #brown #autumn #dye #ink #paintonfabric #stencil #artquilt #cotton #rayon #rust #happy #surfacedesign #tactile #wip #thenextthing (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CodLw8FSvQ2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So, I don't post pictures of my face. Not a taker of the selfie. But, thought I'd pop in here to introduce myself and to say a couple things. . Hello and Happy Lunar New Year. It's a cold day here, so I'm wearing my fuzzy for warmth. Hope you are warm and safe and the new year is good to and yours. . . . Also, happy 50th to Roe. Women's Marches are happening, hope they are safe as well. . . . . . . Listening to Siouxsie and the Banshees on Pandora, and Morrissey asks - Is evil something you are or something you do? A rather fitting question for our point in history and the human condition in general. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So, I probably won't post another selfie this year - maybe again in 2024 to wish you all a happy LNY. . . . . . . . . . . #makesomething #mybarnstudio #tracycreativestudio #tracycreating #dahmenartisanbarn #artisanbarn #dahmenbarn #artistofinstagram #happynewyear #happylunarnewyear #happybirthdayroe #wedeservebetter #wtf #womanofacertainage #hellinahandbasket #thenextthing https://www.instagram.com/p/CnvGmZhPOIX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Another small collage, scraps of paper, acrylic paint, gesso, markers, on milk carton paper. . No title yet. And it will probably just hangout in the studio at the Barn. I know I should do a better job of posting work on the Barn website. Oh well. . . . . . . . . . . . Werk, werk, werk. . A current work finished. - I think... . . . . . #makesomething #tracycreative #mybarnstudio #mydesign #workinprogress #workonthewall #studiowork #watetcolor #texture #colortherapy #color #paper #layers #paintonpaper #surfacedesign #texture #paint #paintings #pencils #wallhanging #gesso #studio #artstudio #gestural #mixedmedia #artistsoninstagram #art #artisanbarn #abstract #color (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cne08Rqpt3T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Before and after - one of my favorite 'bakes.' . Potatoes, jalapenos, cheese, kalamata olives, garlic, onions, Roma tomatoes, several liberal glugs of olive oil, some pepper, and kosher salt. . Roast in the oven at 425 degrees for about 45 minutes. Pull it out of the oven and mash it all up. Note - I quite often don't use cheese, and it works great - sometimes I use feta, just depends on what I have on hand. . And roasting garlic this way works great, sprinkle some kosher salt and a glug of olive oil in the ramekin and you are good - and no throwing away a bit foil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #tastessogood #smellsogood #treat #makesomething #tracycreative #homemade #homecooking #bake #dinner #cooking #eatingwell #fromthekitchen #food #comforting #madeitmyself #eat #warm #foodie #comfortfood #eater #leftovers #eats #tasty #craving #easy #ingredients #yum #savory #newyear https://www.instagram.com/p/CnK_9Mcv-72/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Still not feeling great, but I have the week off and the Barn is closed, so I don't have to worry about people being around, and I can concentrate on pulling some fabrics for the new piece. Been dreaming about working on this - just love this phase of the process, when everything is still possible, all the "what ifs" are percolating. . . . Colors will be mostly warm - autumnal, browns, apricot, caramel - with small pops of turquoise. . . Pictures are of hand dyed fabrics in my studio - auditioning the players. . Cotton sheeting is wrapped up with rusty metal and some vinegar in the sink. Can't wait to see how it turns out! . There is much ripping and tearing and then sewing 🧵 back together again in my future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh, and if you have a minute, visit the Barn's website - look around at the artists, classes, and performance sections - lots of stuff happening in the new year. . artisanbarn.org . . . . . . #makesomething #mybarnstudio #tracycreativestudio #tracycreating #dahmenartisanbarn #artisanbarn #dahmenbarn #artquilt #wallhanging #fiberart #commission #texture #quilt #brown #autumn #dye #ink #paintonfabric #printing #artquilt #cotton #rayon #rust #happy #surfacedesign #tactile #wip #thenextthing (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmuGaZrp-bJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Another recipe from @kitchn - Dutch Baby muffins. Makes 12, so I made half the pan savory by adding chopped onion, sliced pepperoni, and some cheese. The other half I left neutral - and then sprinkled powdered sugar and filled with huckleberry syrup. . . . Only other thing that I did slightly different from the recipe was to divide the butter into the muffin cups, and put the muffin pan in the oven, then set the oven to preheat to 425. That way the butter was fully hot and cooked the chopped onion slightly while I was filling the other cups. . . . . Saved this recipe to Pinterest - I will make them again. . . . . . . . . . #tastessogood #smellsogood #treat #makesomething #tracycreative #homemade #homecooking #breakfast #dinner #cooking #eatingwell #fromthekitchen #thekitchn #food #comforting #madeitmyself #eat #warm #foodie #comfortfood #eater #leftovers #eats #tasty #craving #easy #ingredients #yum #savory #sweet https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrmqtavK7z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Haven't been very chatty lately - both T and I have the crud. Just a cold, but still, very tired all the time - for over 3 weeks now. . Trying to boost the humidity in the house - so the windows are soggy as a result. . Winter ❄️. . #fromthegarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #soggy #makesomething #tracycreative #sick #cold #tired #window #outside #seasons https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUW8Rovbaj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Still not quite done - so close! Maybe I'll get there tomorrow. I'm still thinking "hot flash" is a good title. . The wheels are turning in my head about the next project. Eager to get started. . I'll post pictures of this piece on my section of the Barn's site when it's complete. . And I'll post pictures here along the way of the work on the next project - you know - the same old drill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh, and if you have a minute, visit the Barn's website - look around at the artists, classes, and performance sections - lots going on! . artisanbarn.org . . . . . . #makesomething #mybarnstudio #tracycreativestudio #tracycreating #dahmenartisanbarn #artisanbarn #dahmenbarn #artquilt #wallhanging #fiberart #hotflash #texture #quilt #red #stones #dye #ink #paintonfabric #printing #artquilt #cotton #batik #rayon #happy #surfacedesign #tactile #wip #thenextthing (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkzSAPepepz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Made this the other night - #fromthekitchen - easy spanakopita. Might teach a class on this at the Barn. Vegetarian but could pretty easily be fully vegan. Warm and hearty. . . . . . . . . . #tastessogood #smellsogood #treat #makesomething #tracycreative #homemade #homecooking #dinner #cooking #eatingwell #goodforyou #warm #food #comforting #madeitmyself #eat #healthy #foodie #comfortfood #eater #leftovers #eats #tasty #craving #spanakopita #ingredients #yum #savory #spicey (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmB8_8SVGW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It is happening again. In late October of 2020 we had an early heavy snow that broke some trees - woke up to this yesterday morning. And now some cold and high winds are on the way - with - you guessed it - more snow 🌨️. . 2 years ago I ended my message with, "Hope you are safe and warm this weekend. Stay safe and vote!" Applies again! . . . . .. #makesomething #tracycreativestudio #tracycreating #dahmenartisanbarn #artisanbarn #trees #leaves #park #plants #grassy #winter #fromthegarden #whatgrowsinpullman #summernomore #organic #rest #gardening #cottagecore #backyard #earlysnow #winteriscoming #autumn #fall #brrrr #cold #weekend #hellinahandbasket https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckg800CvMcO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Middle stone attached and now the bead embellishments begins. 😊 . Also, spoke with a woman the other day about a commission. It will be rather a big project, but in smaller chunks. The wheels are turning, ideas are clanging around in my head about the next project, while I'm still working away on this piece. It's a nice place to be. I'm excited about the possibilities for the next project, for the shapes and colors, within her requested perimeters - which are really very few. And this piece is coming along and will be complete soon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh, and if you have a minute, visit the Barn's website - look around at the artists, classes, and performance sections - lots going on! . artisanbarn.org . . . . . . #makesomething #mybarnstudio #tracycreativestudio #tracycreating #dahmenartisanbarn #artisanbarn #dahmenbarn #artquilt #wallhanging #fiberart #commission #texture #quilt #red #stones #dye #ink #paintonfabric #printing #artquilt #cotton #batik #rayon #happy #surfacedesign #tactile #wip #thenextthing (at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkUCmXIy8sp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Again it's been a while since I posted #fromthekitchen - dinner last night. Shrimp noodle bowls. Sprinkle chopped green onion, sesame seeds, and a little cilantro on anything and it looks tasty - and this really was. . . . . . . . . . #tastessogood #smellsogood #treat #makesomething #tracycreative #homemade #homecooking #dinner #cooking #eatingwell #goodforyou #warm #food #comforting #madeitmyself #eat #healthy #foodie #comfortfood #eater #leftovers #eats #tasty #craving #shrimp #ingredients #yum #savory #spicey https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTRuDHL7e7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=