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tiny bird assemblages – good for procrastination

November 24, 2009

I like to make these tiny bird assemblages when I need a break from the other sorts of sewing I'm supposed to be doing, and the technical writing, and life in general.  When I was supposed to be packing last night for our trip to Connecticut I worked on this instead.  I just listed it… 

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swan

October 30, 2009

I made this fabric swan while developing some new patterns.  She is in my shop now.

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sneak peek week: day five

October 25, 2009

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sneak peek week: day 4

October 24, 2009

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sneak peek week: day 3

October 23, 2009

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sneak peek week: day 2

October 22, 2009

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sneak peek week

October 21, 2009

Well, after that last post I thought I would do a few image-only posts to give you a sneak peek at the projects I am designing for the book.   How about five images, one each day, to give you an idea of what is going on around here.  Welcome to sneak peek week!

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sweet little hanging bird

September 22, 2009

This sweet little hanging bird, all in white with glittered wings, is now listed in my shop.

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fabric collage with handmade bird

August 22, 2009

I really loved Nicole's post about fabric collages using embroidery hoops.  A stretched piece of fabric is a lovely backdrop to sew all sorts of things to, including little soft sculptures.  I made one of these using a large embroidery hoop when I was working on my book proposal. Part of the proposal process is… 

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starting an assemblage

August 18, 2009

on the floor.

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