farleyfarley blog tag:farleyfarley.com,2007:/blog/1 2007-04-15T22:51:54Z Bits and pieces of news from my world of art, fiber, fashion, and politics. Movable Type 3.33 The Julia Gallery of Papertowel Art tag:farleyfarley.com,2007:/blog//1.6 2007-04-15T22:28:40Z 2007-04-15T22:51:54Z We are lucky to have Julia working as one of our Studio Assistants. In our studio that means she, along with Song our other Studio Assistant, stretches, paints, washes and irons fabrics; inspects, presses and packs the finished garments.... Patricia farleyfarley.com We are lucky to have Julia working as one of our Studio Assistants. In our studio that means she, along with Song our other Studio Assistant, stretches, paints, washes and irons fabrics; inspects, presses and packs the finished garments. And she sorts scraps and takes out the trash. A few months ago I noticed a number of papertowel sheets hanging to dry and realized that when there was a spill to be wiped up, Julia didn't just wipe it up. She used her creativity and skill as an artist to fold and refold the papertowel with each spill until there was art. Now we have hung those pieces on the wall along the painting table to brighten out space. towelgallery3.jpg ]]> April is the Cruelist Month tag:farleyfarley.com,2007:/blog//1.5 2007-04-09T01:47:56Z 2007-04-09T01:51:16Z Patricia farleyfarley.com ]]> The Pansies are Here! tag:farleyfarley.com,2007:/blog//1.4 2007-03-31T17:58:42Z 2007-03-31T18:59:06Z On this last day of March, I celebrate the end of winter, one that we thought would never start, and then, never end. In one six week period we had six days of below zero temperatures, a serious ice storm... Patricia farleyfarley.com ]]> Goodbye Antonio tag:farleyfarley.com,2007:/blog//1.3 2007-02-01T22:46:27Z 2007-03-31T18:57:56Z For the past 15 years I have been eating most of my lunches at a little bakery around the corner from my studio, Il Piccolo Forno, owned by Antonio and Carla Branduzzi. Antonio was a baker from Lucca who began... Patricia farleyfarley.com Pittsburgh Post-Gazette His funeral was attended by over a thousand people, from politicians to tv reporters, artists, house painters, executives and laborers, all the people whom Antonio had touched. The other day as I walked through the alley and the bitter wind stung my face, I thought, soon I will round the corner and walk into the warmth of Antonio's bakery. And then I remembered that it was closed, and he was gone. 20070110obit_branduzzi_230.jpg]]> Welcome Eli! tag:64.130.1.120,2006://1.2 2006-12-02T21:56:18Z 2006-12-03T23:27:23Z On Tuesday we welcomed great nephew Eli into our family. Son of niece Anna and her husband Rob, we think you'll agree he is the most beautiful baby!... Patricia farleyfarley.com ]]> New Leaves tag:64.130.1.120,2006://1.1 2006-11-30T03:05:40Z 2006-11-30T03:06:05Z It has been almost a year since our last entry. We've upgraded our software and are preparing for some changes in the web site that will provide more images of our design line and unique garments. So stay tuned for... Patricia farleyfarley.com It has been almost a year since our last entry. We've upgraded our software and are preparing for some changes in the web site that will provide more images of our design line and unique garments. So stay tuned for more frequent entries and more pictures, everywhere!