It’s hard to choose what to share here, there is so much. And one of the ideas I have swirling around for this year is making it easier for you… Read More
creatures and dolls stitched by readers
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doll overalls : a free sewing pattern
Of course the tiny rag doll need overalls. And they come in mr. socks size too cause I’m nice like that. They’re easy and quick to make and you could… Read More
ideas – for having ideas
I’ve gathered a few posts for you here on the subject of having ideas. The feeling of a percolating idea, rolling around a problem in my head is one of… Read More
the big 2019 review and what’s coming for 2020 : predictions, wishes and plans
let’s start with what’s new The second annual international scrap festival is in the works and it’s expanding to an entire month. February will officially and forever be International Scrap Month.… Read More
france, battling natsubate and pushing the songbird pattern across the finish line
Natsubate, I definitely have it. It is a Japanese word that can be translated as “summer fatigue”. July is almost always lazy and slow for me. There is no talking myself… Read More
workshop news
Squam Art Retreats announced their 2018 workshops and opened pre- registration this past Monday (If you are on my mailing list you were the first to know). I’m teaching in… Read More
suddenly a billy goat appeared and the space between ideas and action
Suddenly a billy goat appeared. A very distinguished goat. It was not my plan, he is not on my list or schedule and I probably should have been doing something… Read More
fragments : small stitched compositions
I’ve been experimenting with small compositions – making marks and texture with thread, exploring, observing and maybe expanding my vocabulary of stitches. Some are organic feeling marks – spilling out… Read More
harnessing the power of your curiosity to get unstuck
There are so many reasons not to start, to feel overwhelmed or underwhelmed, afraid and stuck. Maybe something feels too big, the hill too steep to climb, or you’re afraid… Read More
textile treasures from sri threads
My first encounter with boro textiles was in 2003 in this article in Country Living magazine. I was stunned – instantly in love with them – the color and the… Read More
new ships
A couple previews of tomorrows shop update – I’ll post more here if time permits tomorrow morning ( there are 3 new owls too). The hull is made from an… Read More
new garment
I’m not sure exactly what this is. It is old -my guess would be depression era – and it’s home made. The back is shorter than the front and that… Read More
