There are two big display cases at the library leading into the children’s section. Right next to them is one of the biggest excitements of any library visit – the aquarium. I’m thinking that in one of the cases I’ll do all sea life – fish, coral, starfish, seahorses. I made this sketch for a… 

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and up close…

Piggy #2 is finished and #3 is cut out. Here they are on my work table. And yes, there will be a Big Bad Wolf. Since my exhibit in March is at the library I want to illlustrate some classic children’s tales. The Three Little Pigs is perfect for me because I like to make… 

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The first of The Three Little Pigs. I was thinking something like this He’s made from felt, linen, hand-dyed wool, and printed muslin with some copper wire in his tail to make it curly. Here are some side views. His limbs have super-strong button joints – a button between the limb and the body and… 

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A red head. The last of the dolls for right now. We are in temper tantrum hell around here. Seemingly prompted by absolutely nothing, just existing, Roxanne can launch herself into a heck of a tantrum. A tantrum that lasts a good 50 minutes in which she is out of control in every way. She… 

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Fall in New England is just unbelievably beautiful. The colors are so saturated and the air is crisp. I love this time of year and I feel so fortunate to be able to enjoy it this year. Last year at this time I had debilitating morning sickness and could hardly go out at all. So… 

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A giant tree doll for my show in March. The display cases where my work will be shown are pretty large and intimidating so I need to get started now and I need to make some big pieces. This girl is about 2 feet and I think the pattern is scaling up pretty well. Lots… 

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All nine of the elephants are now on sale in my shop. Each elephant is totally unique and many incorporate vintage and Japanese imported fabrics and vintage buttons. Here is the herd all together I sewed each elephant his own tag from white canvas printed with the elephant’s name and number sewn to wool felt… 

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This guy is the last in the series. His name is The Kitchen Sink and his ears are made from a lovely vintage necktie I’ve bought thrifting a while ago. Again, it is so pleasing to see a beloved piece of fabric put to good use. We had terrific fall weather for our Sukkah party… 

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Elephant #8 used the last of my treasured vintage teapot tea towel. So glad it went to a good use. And he is sporting a lovely #8 on his tush. Charlie and I went to a Lebanese food festival last night and they had a little rummage sale. I found this great doll rocking chair… 

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