You have seen this piece in a past post. I decided to make it a night scene. Once is sitting astride her friend Time on the ledge of the clock tower where they live. […]
Embroidery in an Embroidery Studio
When you step into my studio there is a small, dark entry area. I decided to paint it several months ago. As in decorative paint. Of course I am not a painter so I […]
Embroidered Winter Themes
The Aurora Borealis is on my wish lists of things to see in this world. Wool on wool applique with embroidered details A slightly different take on winter is this selection of mittens […]
Wool Applique; Cottage in the Woods
From my book “Making Things”, this is a wool applique of the bear’s house in the woods. The background is a mottled hand dye deep blue. The leaves are an assortment of individually cut […]
Wool Flowers Purse
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 […]
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. […]