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There are lots of new additions to the shop including new mugs, prints, original artwork, and more! One of my favorites is this pin-back button for survivors of the debacle that was 2016.
Some of the other new items include:
Magic Lives Here Illustration Art Print
Woodland Bunny Mug
Floral Journal
Find all of the above and more in the shop!
I'm thrilled that one of my paintings has been accepted into the Hope & Feathers Gallery Small Works Show! The show is up November 28th through January 14th and the opening reception is on December 1st.
My piece is the first painting in my series, 'How Memory Manifests'
Raspberries In Michigan Oil on Wood, 9" x 12" 2016
I'm really excited about some new greeting cards and zipper pouches that I've added to my Etsy shop! Here's a peek at a few new pieces:
Tea Party Birthday Card
Tiny Triangles Zipper Pouch With Coral Lining
Otter Friends Holiday Card
Hop on over to the shop to see all the new goodies!
From October 21st until November 27th, Long Weekend and Fayes Video in California are hosting #CautionMayBeHot. This show will feature 12oz paper coffee cups altered in some way by the participating artists.
For my submission, I thought about the potential life cycle of a coffee cup. It begins very clean and crisp and then may get stained by coffee or lipstick. Afterwards, it's thrown away and potentially ends up outside, exposed to plant life and vegetation. I'm interested in the idea of this object collecting 'memories' and displaying them through different layers of media.
During the month of September I'm making a painting a day based on the prompts from Augustwren's Class on Creativebug. I've really enjoyed the accountability the challenge gives me. It's also been an important reminder that I improve and progress if I really stick to practicing consistently. Below are a few of my favorites. You can also visit this page or follow me on instagram to see my paintings for the rest of the month!
Day 9 -Pears
Day 12 - Bird
Day 15 - Winter Hat
Even though I'm not in school anymore and I do prefer summer to fall, it's hard not to get caught up in some of the fun back-to-school projects. This summer, I helped instruct Gather Here's kids' sewing and fiber camps. During the last week, the kids made some fabulous looking backpacks and I had to have one of my own!
I went all out polka dots for these photos. The dress is my Mesa dress which I made for my Wardrobe Project.
Pattern: Unknown.. from the archives at Gather Here!
Fabric: exterior is Moda Mochi Dots in Putty, interior is a pale pink quilting weight cotton from my stash.
Alterations: I top-stitched the straps, which the pattern didn't call for but I think top-stitching often gives a more finished, professional look.
Pattern: Moji by Seamwork
Fabric: Cotton chambray
Alterations: Lengthened, substituted darts for gathers in back, shortened crotch front, graded out in hips and thighs
Pattern: Racerback Singlet by Measure Twice/Cut Once
Fabric: Black cotton/bamboo/spandex jersey knit
Alterations: None
What's better than a tote featuring wee sheeps? A tote with wee sheeps who are wearing wee hats.
Pattern: Art Student Tote by Anna Maria Horner, Version A
Fabric: Cotton Canvas by Kokka
Alterations: None
Pattern: Emmeline Tee by Little Tailoress, Version 2
Fabric: Body: Rayon, Sleeves: Lace (unknown fiber content)
Alterations: None
Pattern: Self Drafted
Fabric: Printed Cotton Chambray
Pattern: Astoria by Seamwork
Fabric: lightweight black sweater knit, unknown fiber content.
Alterations: none
Neckline Detail
Pattern: Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio
Fabric: bamboo, cotton, spandex, white and grey bengal stripes, knit
Alterations: Combined version 1 with version 2 hemline and added 2" in length
Pattern: Emmeline Tee by Little Tailoress, Version 3
Fabric: black cotton double gauze
Alterations: I added a seam at center back because I didn't have enough fabric to cut on the fold ;)
Pattern: Meringue Skirt by Colette Patterns
Fabric: exterior-purple shot cotton, facing-cotton lawn
Alterations: graded down in the waist
Facing detail
Pattern: Self-drafted leggings, tulip cuffs from Manila by Seamwork
Fabric: black, coated knit, unknown fiber content
Alterations: shortened legging pattern to accomadate cuffs