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snail

June 3, 2010

I made this snail this morning. I love little projects like this.  Start to finish – 45 minutes.  So satisfying. Tomorrow is Stella's last day at Temple Emanuel Nursery School. Next year she will be in pre-K at PAWS, the public pre-school in Wellesley.  This is marking the end of four years of driving back… 

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looking skyward

June 2, 2010

Like me, this little yellow bird is looking up at the bright June sunshine and is feeling very well this morning. I finally cut into a linen Vera napkin I bought at a vintage store in Atlanta last year. It is so springy and bright and was in perfect condition. I have a bit left… 

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you know I’m really feeling better

May 26, 2010

when the birds are back! I’m steadily working on making things for the show at Art Star. It  will be called, “Out of the Wild,” and will feature work by Kate Durkin, Maggy Hiltner and me.  The show opens at the end of July and I have only just begun to sew again so I… 

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narwhal

May 20, 2010

Now that I am beginning to sew again, I am working toward my July show at Art Star.  Right now, I'm making a series of felt sea creatures with beaded details.  So far I've finished five goldfish and the five starfish I posted earlier. And now, a narwhal. I made two muslin prototypes in the… 

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slowly starting again

May 13, 2010

Five felt starfish finally completed.  I'm slowing starting to sew again. These starfish are simple, lovely little things to make and they look so sweet splayed on the rocks in our garden. Last night I felt well enough to design a new pattern and sew it up in muslin.  And even stuff it.  It was… 

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a new napper on the way

May 3, 2010

It feels so good to be back in this space and  I have some very good news to share.  We are expecting our third child! We are very excited. I have longed for a third baby for over a year and now is just the right time for it to be happening.  The first trimester… 

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taking a break

April 6, 2010

I am not feeling well and I am going to need to take a break from sewing for a little while.  It is hard for me to put it down, but I know that when I am better I will be back full force.  I hope you'll hang in there with me for a little… 

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Siamese cat

April 1, 2010

I made this little Siamese cat from wool felt.  Her legs and arms are nice and floppy and great for play.  She a huggable little softie and I've listed her in my shop this afternoon.  We've been outside enjoying the sun.  I made ginger iced tea (by boiling peeled sliced ginger for 20 minutes and… 

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seder

March 31, 2010

After three full days of cooking (including making kugel with Stella), I had everything ready for the Seder Monday evening. Charlie came home early and set the table. The guests arrived at 6:!5 and it was a lovely evening, highlighted by Roxanne singing the four questions in Hebrew all by herself. It was really amazing. … 

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scenes from the studio today

March 25, 2010

More fish!  The pattern for these is almost ready, thanks to my awesome friend and neighbor, Carolyn, who has excellent Photoshop skills.  Hooray! I've just about used up all my seed beads.  I see this an excellent excuse to go to the craft store very soon. More starfish, too.  Pens, including the all important fabric… 

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