"Marsh Bird"

Here is the most recent addition to the Miniatures Gallery.

We have some family visiting us for the next couple of weeks, so I'll talk to all of you after July 20th. 

 Lots of things to do and see.  Enjoy July.

Aussie Blooms

I've changed the picture on my banner, just to add a bit of variety.  As you may or may not know, I am also on Facebook, and invite anyone who is interested to join me there as well.

There are a lot of pictures of the tall ships being posted on my news feed, and they have motivated me to consider making a silhouette of a tall ship.  I already have the perfect background created, now I just have to find the perfect ship. 

The Jungle Book

"The Jungle Book"

This is the newest addition to the Mini Gallery.

The original movie "The Jungle Book" featuring Sabu was made in 1942, and was one of the first movies that I saw on television when I was a child.  I loved the movie then and still watch it on video, when the mood takes me.

Watch for other miniature pieces over the next week of so.  Have a good weekend.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the men in my life, my husband and sons, nephews, brothers-in-law, and friends. They bring me joy everyday.

 

Happy Father's Day to fathers everywhere, for our lives would be (and are) greatly diminished without them.  

 

 Happy Father's Day memories to all of us whose fathers are no longer with us, except in our hearts. They are sadly missed.

 

The Flowers and Fairies of Cicely Mary Barker

Cicely Mary Barker was born in England on June 28, 1895 and is best known for her series of flower and fairy art, based on the seasons of the year.  

This fairy is part of her winter collection and is called "The Christmas Tree Fairy".  She is mounted on a piece of companion fabric that is a snapshot of a decorated Christmas tree.  She was a gift to my friend, and is decorated with 6ss Swarovski crystals.  She is not part of any of the galleries.

I still have about two  dozen of the individual fairies in my stash, and I have yet to decide how to use the rest of them.  If you are interested in fairies, I encourage you to visit her web site at www.flowerfairies.com

Cardinals

I spent the day gardening, so I have not accomplished much in the way of fabric art today. 

I've just added this to the Mini Gallery, and will start working on my other ones this week

"Spring is Coming" And Has Arrived!

Here is another of the miniatures that I have recently completed.  Next up will be "Cardinals".

Please visit the Mini Gallery for more information about "Spring is Coming".

I have several more miniatures on the design wall, including another cardinal piece and a child's fantasy garden. That one will be called "The Secret Garden".  Pictures will follow in the next couple of weeks.

Noel...And Merry Christmas to You, Too.

I'm having such a great time creating these miniatures.  Its so much fun to go through my stash of fabrics with an eye to what would make great small pieces, and finding bits and pieces that I thought I was finished with, and give them a second life.

Here is "Noel".  It has now been posted to the Mini Gallery.  Watch for "Spring is Coming" and "Cardinals".

Two New Miniatures in the Works!

I've just finished two new miniatures.  "Noel" is an outdoor Christmas scene in a small New England Town, complete with a tree in the town square.  Decorated with Swarovski crystals, of course.

"Spring is Coming"  is a winter scene with a brook and some embroidered cardinals.

Both are 8" square and are suitable for display on a table top easel.

Pictures to follow soon.

Mount Fuji

One of my past glories.  This is a panorama piece, made from a fabric panel,  and I've never seen that particular panel again.

I Am A Real Person! Its official!!

Its official, Facebook has allowed me back and told me to behave.

Unfortunately, I still have not been able to figure out exactly what I did wrong.

It's possible that it is considered improper to send thank you's to people who comment, and are not your friends.  Rudeness seems to reign sometimes.

Ah well!!  Here is one of my older fabric art pieces that I have now added to the "2010 and Earlier" gallery.

I'm working on some great miniatures of cardinals and winter scenes, so keep an eye out for them in the coming weeks.

Christmas Bouquet and other things

Hi all! It looks like the decision to turn some of my problematic, but loved, pieces into small eight inch square pieces was a good idea.  

I finished converting this piece on Wednesday, and sold it on Friday.

I'm currently in a discussion with Facebook about whether or not I am a real person, so I have not been able to post anything there for the past week.  Hopefully that will be resolved soon.

I'll keep you up to date.