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Weekend work
This weekend was filled with various projects. Some fun and one not so much. First on the list was rebuilding my graphic design website. My former host company went out of business without notice, so I woke up one day to find I had no email or website. What a headache! And, of course, they…
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End result
I am very happy with how versatile this block print has turned out. I originally made it to use for home items on my Etsy store, but I think it also works for a wristlet. Of course, I had to keep this one for myself. 🙂 Here are the hot pads and a potholder: There…
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More wristlets and some pouches
Happy Monday! Little by little, I’ve been working on items for my Etsy store. Yesterday, I posted about my block printing for new items I am starting to work on. Today, I am posting some finished items: wristlets and zipper pouches. All are made from 100% linen with various embellishments of felting, applique and…
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Up all night—block printing
Sometimes I get on a roll and I just can’t stop. I should have started earlier, but the neighbor came over, so we could walk our dogs together and we decided to have a hot toddy on the deck first (Honey, lemon, ginger and bourbon). Then, one of my tenants came by with cupcakes,…
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Coaster upgrade
I am now on my 10th or 12th set of linen coasters and I think these are the best so far. What is different from my previous sets, you ask? Well, the new ones are double-lined with batting and fusible vinyl making them fairly water repellent. The problem with fabric coasters is that if there…
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Off on a tangent
Now I’m playing around with wet and needle felting. A friend of mine gave me some beautiful nuno felted scarves that totally inspired me, so of course, I had to try something. I had thought of felting before, but couldn’t figure out how to incorporate it into my work. Most of what I had seen…
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Tangerine dream, etc.
Catch up time. I’m realizing it’s hard to keep up with a blog. Here are some of my recent projects. Finally had some time to snap a few pix. Linen scarf Block printed and embroidered. Red & black wristlet Linen, suede with sashiko embroidery Recycling a favorite jacket A friend gave me scraps…
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Painting & Jazz
I started two new paintings that I haven’t had a chance to post about yet. These are part of my Jazz series. Here are the two sketches, both based on Thelonious Monk’s Well, You Needn’t. The finished pieces will be oil and wax on canvas, 36″x36″. I am in the middle of several sewing and…
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Post holiday?
Well, the holidays are over, but this elf is still in the workshop. I think I was overly ambitious in trying to make all my gifts and I am still working on a few. Unfortunately, I gave some away before photographing them, so no pix. 🙁 One of the gifts I am working on…