I've started a new series of small work (4" in diameter) for the upcoming Teeny Tiny Art Show at Three Graces Gallery in Portsmouth, NH. The show goes up in September so I'll be working on these for the next few weeks. Each one will have a mini-quilt background and a bird with hand-sewn feathers…
Archives for July 2010
crab and…the shop has fresh new items!
This crab was pure joy to make. While Mimi was here last week for a visit and a lunch date, we were chatting a bit about how it is nice to revisit old patterns we've made. Making them again is so freeing because the stress of figuring out how it will all come together is…
Out of the Wild opens on Saturday!
All my work has arrived in Philly and is being installed today and tomorrow. "Out of the Wild" promises to be a really fun show! Animal imagery presented in fabric and thread – what could be better? I hope if you live in the Philadelphia area, you'll come out for the opening on Saturday night….
giveaway winner and a sewing pattern by a six-year-old
Thank you so much for entering the Beasties book giveaway. The random number generator has chosen #1 and #11 as the winners. So that would be logos63 and chrisdinello! Congratulations to you both and I hope you enjoy the book. Please email me (abbyglassenberg at comcast dot net) with your addresses and I will get…
Book Review: Beasties by Diana Schoenbrun
I was recently sent a few copies of Beasties, a new book of plush sewing patterns by children's illustrator and artist Diana Schoenbrun to review on my blog. I had never seen Diana's work, but was charmed after perusing her website and seeing her original stuffed animal and puppet designs. Diana has another book out…
antique textile show
I spent the morning at the Antique Textile and Vintage Fashion show and sale in Sturbridge, MA. It was overwhelming and amazing. The amount and variety of vintage clothing and shoes, purses and scarves was really incredible. And the fabric…feedsack galore, lots of old crocheted lace, beautiful brocades, so many vintage buttons of every variety,…
quail
I finished this quail last night. She will be part of my summer shop update in a few weeks. She is one of bird designs that does not stand on wire legs. I put a smooth stone inside while I stuffed her so she sits up nicely. And I love making the crest on this…
getting ready for a shop update
I made a goldfish today in preparation for a shop update I'm planning to do in a few weeks. It has been a long time since I've been able to devote crafting time exclusively for my Etsy shop. It is one of the things I'm looking forward to over the next two months while my…