I began working with wool in the early 80’s as I prepared for the wearable art show at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. That led to rug hooking, which led to wool quilts, which […]
Crepe Paper Doll Costumes
Sometimes stitching on crepe paper is just as much fun as fabric. A hole punch, paper lace and glitter were used on this outfit. Scalloped edge scissors and felt tipped markers used here. […]
Needleweaving
The box full of pretty threads put me in an experimenting mood. This sample is a little bit of everything; needle weaving, drawn thread work, embroidery….. It is stitched on card stock. […]
Dyeing Day
Don’t you love a box of pretty freshly dyed threads sitting on your work table? Last week I gathered together wool, silk and cotton threads and fabrics for a dyeing marathon. Here […]
The Princely Dragon, Stumpwork doll
Many weeks ago I introduced my new project, my new world to you. One of the places the World of Possibilities will take you is to “The Golden Rule Mountains”. One very important character […]
An Owl
Owls are so popular I thought I would share one that I stitched a long time ago. I love his bow tie. He is carrying some of my business cards for me. […]
Embroidered Great Coat
Last December I told you about some ornaments I designed for a manufacturer named Raz Imports. It was a great project even if not all of the designs made it to the market place. […]
Embroidered Cloth Doll
Ever since my Aunt LaRece made a pink and black evening dress for my Madame Alexander doll way, way back when, I have loved the color combination. But I never use it! Until […]
Miss Syria
With so much violence falling on the people of Syria, I thought I would celebrate their extraordinary embroidery heritage. This doll was entirely stitched on an embroidery machine. I digitized the face, hands, […]
Embroidered Cloth Dolls
Here are 2 of the early cloth dolls I made a few months ago. These dolls do not have the wired limbs and are much harder to pose. The jacket on the top […]