Ruby, re-do

I was asked to "plump up" "Ruby" the Black Lab needle felted pillow.  I was given a better photo of her and Voila - here are the before and after pics of "Ruby"... 

I'm thinkin' that the customer will be pleased.

Ruby

Ruby, a beloved blind black lab,  recently passed...  Hope that this custom pillow brings joy and fond memories to the family.

"Winston" a Flanders Bouvier

This custom pillow has been in the works for quite some time.  I figured I needed to get her done.  I work from a photo image and add a little bit of humor...  Hope the customer will like the finished product!

Where have I been?

Las Vegas in February

Austin, TX in March

in search of the Easter Bunny in April... 

along with playing with Grandchildren, tax preparation, weaving class, and golf, "time flies when you're having fun"!

Expressions of Love

I was extremely proud to have my "Nubble Light" felted wall hanging on display @Handworks Gallery of American Crafts in Acton.  The "Expressions of Love" exhibit   featured individual works by local artists and craftspeople made for, or to honor a loved one.

Pay it Forward project

Cheri's Bouquet
15" x 15" Needle felt on wool

Inspirational photo

Origami "Ningyo" Doll cards

Hand made origami "Ningyo" dolls made with Yuzen, Washi, and/or Chiyogami papers.  Notecards (3.5"x 4.78")  for that special someone,  or start a collection for yourself.

"Ruffled Feathers" are flying

Not to be confused with the other birds, these are needle felt scultures that look fabulous hanging in the window...

"Folly"

"Folly" was created as a "pay it forward" gift for my 8 year old neighbor Sofia. I had an opportunity to watch her during one of her lessons and was very impressed with how students learn to ride and take on the responsibilities of caring for the horses before during and after their ride.

Larry

Larry - custom needle-felt pillow ~12" tall, based on the photo... Hope the recipient likes it as much as I enjoyed creating Larry (the pillow)!

New Birds in town...

King Piggie

Time to get ready for the Holidays!

The Angry Birds look forward to seeing you there!

Blue Pod

Just podding along...

Pods

Outdoor gardening season is over... Time to create indoor pods!

Mouse in the house

It's getting cool outside, so the mice want in.... I don't mind this variety

My First Droit

Finished another workshop and created my first "Droit" just in time for pumpkin picking. Loved learning how to apply joints so that the arms, legs and head can move more naturally and with his huge feet, can stand on his own - no wire armature needed!

Fall is in the air

...and the pumpkin harvest has begun

Orange Octopus

I was inspired to create the orange octopus using some of the pod workshop techniques combined with felting over wire armature for the legs... love his eyes!

More worms are popping up

Having fun creating these little creatures -need an ample supply to start online sales.