I treated myself to this delicious piece of brown linen the other day and made this sixth small bird. I like that she is looking down. I am always looking down when I walk, especially when I walk outside. Usually this is for the best because I find and pick up things that interest me…
Archives for January 2008
for Softies II
I’ve finished the two toys and patterns for Softies II and they are on their way to Australia. I just have to work on the fabric credits now. I like that the two toys have similar attributes – a piece of the same fabric, jointed legs, vintage buttons, some raw edges. These are both fun…
Mississippi Kite and a trip to the emergency room
I made this bird, my version of a Mississippi Kite, for an upcoming show with the theme of kites at The Trunk Space, a gallery in Phoenix. When I was brainstorming what to make for this show I put “kite” into Google images and on the first screen saw these wonderful raptors called kites. I…
wading bird #5
I need to order Kona cotton several yards at a time. I keep buying half yard or quarter yard pieces and using them up as soon as they come in the door. And I’m getting ready to finally order some wool stuffing. My 10 lbs. of Buffalo Batt Superfluff are nearly gone now and I…
snow bird
A new bird. Her wings are made from tiny hands. The painting in the background is by Brigid McCabe. And a little owl from my sketchbook. I like his face.
owl 2 and an award
My little sister, Rachel, was visiting us from D.C. these past few days and it was so great to see her. We immediately started thinking up projects for her new gocco and drooling over the big package of Sizzix paddle punches that just arrived. My sister and I used to craft together all the time…