Bride and Groom!
I know I usually have a bunch of photos, but not today. I have a brand new computer (Yeah!) but there is always a learning curve. I can’t figure out how to make the new IPhoto do what I knew how to do in the old one (Boo). And, I am simply too busy with the show prep to spend a few hours on it. So, later.
But, just so you know, his vest matches her dress. A perfect couple.
First I thought he was a birdwatcher but then decided it was more likely mushrooms or beetles that are his specialty.
In his vest-
You can see the forest lining of his vest in this photo-
A close-up of the accessories-
I wanted to make another fox based on this guy. I love that guy! I’d used up all the madras so I moved on to to 70’s plaids that I have in my stash (Thanks Mom!). I love this plaid. I made myself a shirt from it last summer so we might match when we get to Renegade Market in Brooklyn.
His vest is made from a shirt of my Dad’s- probably 60’s era.
I’m in the mood to make some more swaddled babies. It has been a year since I’ve done any. I went back and looked at some of my favorites and used one as inspiration for this sweet sleeping baby.
I enjoy the fun of fitting the birds together like a puzzle.
So, I’ve got one done! I’ve got more stuffed and another with the appliques cut out and basted on. But, now I am working on foxes. It is that time of year.
I am making myself frantic getting ready for the Renegade Market in Brooklyn– 2 more weeks!. I probably will not be posting anything else to my Etsy shop until after the show. But, if you are interested in buying something that I post here, just shoot me an email. I am always happy to sell directly.
#92, Betty from Kentucky! Congratulations! And thanks so much to everyone who entered.
and a garden picture so this post will have some color.
I’m off for a quick trip to Connecticut but I will be back to work by mid-week.
I am going to try to get the Generals into my Etsy shop soon.
I am getting my summer plans firmed up. Brooklyn Renegade- I will be in the NY area from June 22 to June 26
and San Francisco Renegade- I’ll be in the SF area from July 19 to July 27. WooHoo, a vacation!
I had coffee with Lilla this morning. Always an interesting, enlightening and energizing conversation!
Who is that man in red on the table you ask? He is the final General. I did it! I finished them up by the end of the week! Here he is-
And here are all four, all together.
Now onto something new.
Today is the last day to enter the give-away– I will announce the winner over the weekend.
One more to go!
A slimmer version than the last one.
I don’t think his bright yellow top is very realistic for a soldier but I had fun working with the colors.
There is less than one month until the Renegade Market in Brooklyn and I am trying to get as much done as possible- it’s that time of year!
this morning-
and later in the afternoon-
Good thing I have a LOT of pins! This took me basically all day. I now have to sew everything down plus fancy them up with embroidery. I want to have them all done by the end of the week. We shall see.
Over the weekend my neighbor was clearing out some stuff. I grabbed (begged for) this box-
There is silk bias tape- I have never seen that before!
Don’t forget to leave a comment to join the Give-Away!
I think the book looks amazing and feels good too. There is a great range of projects including 3 needle-felted animals. I enjoyed reading the other artists’ bios and advise. I found it interesting to see similar advise from several different artists- for example that you don’t have to start with a whole new pattern for every new doll- work off of something that you know you like and have been successful with. Yes! One slight critique- the book mentions the international artists involved, but I couldn’t find anywhere in the book that mentions where the artists’ come from- that left me wondering!
About my section-
a confession- I am so self-conscious about what I said that I only finally read my section last night because I knew I was going to write this. I want to be sure you know, the tattooed man pattern that I did for this book is a modified pattern. It is smaller than the ones I make and sell. Also, the legs are cut and sewed as one piece. Here is a comparison-
I will admit it- I am a control freak about my work. It was really hard to let someone else take control of my patterns. I am hoping that people will be able to follow the directions and photo steps. It was nearly impossible for me to envision writing a pattern for any of my dolls that would end up being a 4 page spread. If you’ve bought any of my patterns you know I am more of a 20 page kind of explainer. The writer took what I wrote and rewrote it to fit the style of the book. That lead to a few odd directions such as to use spray glue as part of the process. I can adamantly say that I would never use spray glue on a doll or even in my studio. But, whatever, eh?!
The other pattern is a sweater baby. I used to make these and here and here are some photos in my flickr stream. I made 2 for the book, but they only included one- here they both are-
The pattern in the book is slightly smaller than my originals.
Now, go leave a comment on the give-away post and maybe you will win a free copy!