Tuesday, July 12, 2011

re-organization...re-construction


i've packed things up for a few days or so while i begin the re-organization and re-construction of my studio space. keeping a couple small cloths out for idle moments, but the bulk has been packed away until the studio space is finished. i'm filled with excitement about the possibilities for this small space! snaps to come soon!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

say hello to my little friend


meet baxter. a silly little bat who decided it was time to finish becoming. made from a vintage wool mini skirt and a vintage middle eastern shirt. baxter is somewhat shy and still hasn't told me much about himself. but i'll be listening when he's ready...

namaste'

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

new books to play with


i am always on the lookout for new and old stitch treasuries and this one fits the bill on both accounts.  as it turns out, once it arrived and i began thumbing through it, i began thinking i already had it. low and behold, after a quick dig through my studio library, sure enough, i had the original hardcover edition that came out so many years ago!  fortunately, this one is updated and expanded, so there are new treasures to plumb!


along with enthoven's book came this wonderful little gem! i've played with many of the woven stitches in this one before...but this slim volume has lots of fun things to try for those of you who enjoy texture and depth in your embroidery!  i can hardly wait to start playing with this one as things begin to slow down this summer!

beyond this, i have done little over the past four days but work and relax (read: doing nothing), though my fingers have been itching to get at those cloths that have been whispering oh so incessantly from the studio...

namaste'

Monday, July 4, 2011

happy fourth of july!


been playin' over the holiday weekend...well, playin' and workin'. hope you all have a safe and happy fourth of july, wherever you are!