Tiny thread drawn portraits each measuring 3.5†x 4.5†(or close to that). I’ve been adding extra fabric to the backgrounds – it’s fun to incorporate the fabric into the drawing. Anyone have suggestions for what word to add in my next batch?
Author: Carrie
Ouch and Art Making
I wanted to spend time sewing on Friday, like this girl. But instead I got to visit the dentist – twice! Thankfully my teeth are feeling better and despite being at the dentist’s office, I had a fun time in the chair. She loves making art (10†x 13â€) Thankfully, on Saturday, after teaching a […]
Love Her New Coat
When it’s 1 degree as you get groceries, you find yourself grateful for a warm coat. Gloves, scarf and cute hat don’t hurt either. I don’t have a new coat this year; I am still loving my wool peacoat with it’s big buttons and deep pockets. Do you have a favorite coat to keep you […]
She is Determined
Working in a fabric shop is good and bad. Seeing all the fabric can be inspiring, but it sometimes must come home with me no matter how determined I am not to add to my stash. Today was such a day – we received new Alison Glass fabrics in the shop – stuff I’d been […]
Looks at the Bright Side
A girl with her giraffe toy with words to help her remember to bloom, trust, imagine and live. This girl looks for the good in all. She Looks at the bright side (6.5†x 14â€) I was stitching up these quilts as fast as my fingers would go. Moments like that help me to let […]
She is Full of Joy
I love the serendipity of this girl’s face. Create unique process – the phrase describes me – what I do everyday even if only in my mind. She is full of joy (5.5†x 9â€)
Happy Together
We took some time off today for our version of a date – a movie and dinner ordered in at home. When I’m busy and stressed, I forget to actually take time off – not just down time on the couch with my laptop where I plot, plan, design, or write. They are happy together […]
She is Grateful
Today I am grateful for new episodes of Gilmore Girls and my husband who was willing to let me binge them all after work today. It was a perfect evening! She is grateful (5.5†x 9â€)
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Notebooks and a Sale
I created many notebook covers for the holiday bazaar earlier in the month. Each one fits a standard size composition notebook. I always enjoy making them. Getting to play with fabric and stitching them together is fun. Several of the notebooks did not find new homes. I listed them on Etsy along with cards and… […]
She Counts Her Blessings
Today I’m grateful for 30 minutes of extra sleep, a big cup of coffee, fun co-workers and an episode of Project Runway – a great Monday. She counts her blessings (5.5†x 9â€)