I have been stitching. But my efforts are strung out all over the place. I have finally started playing with designs at the actual size of the casket I hope to cover. And using […]
A Casket Chronicle: Design Sketch
I have finally started playing with design possibilities for my Embroidered Casket. The sketch above revisits motifs and patterns I’ve used for hooked rugs, wool appliques and for embroidery. The tongue border is an […]
A Source for Great Ethnic Embroidery Books
My favorite source for books about embroidery, history, folk art is Slavart or Eastern European Art, a web store I have had the pleasure of shopping from for many years now. Jan is prompt […]
Do You Know the Muffin Man?
The Village has a new business. Do you know the Muffin Man? He lives on Drury Lane.
Tea With The Queen, The Queen of Hearts
It seems as though it is always teatime in the village. Look at the time! . The samovar is hot. The tea is poured, but the […]
Mary and Her Lambs
You might remember this image from my book “Making Things” Now you get to see Mary’s Knit Shop. Isn’t it cute?
Morning Coffee With Friends
From my studio window. And the rest of the photos from the porch, through the screen. Their spotted coats are so beautiful! And there are plenty of apples to choose from. […]
Polly’s Tea Room
Polly put the kettle on Polly put the kettle on Polly put the kettle on We’ll all have tea. Polly is pretty in pink. Stop in fort a cuppa!
Thinking Inside the Box
I’m delighted with how my Gardening Angel looks outside the box. But now the box itself needs lots of work. Here it is with just a primer coat of paint. And this […]
The Gardening Angel Work Resumes
I have made a major change in my Gardening Angel Project. I have decided to use a much smaller box. You can just make out the shape of the box in the photo above. […]