A rose is a Coneflower

My “homework” for an online class.  The assignment was on shading, and a rose was suggested, as well as given as an example to copy.  I chose not to do what everyone else was doing.  Crayon on fabric.

Antique Tractor Pull

Ok you city folks, pull on your jeans and tshirt, put on some comfy shoes, grab a hat if you like, and put on your sun glasses.  We are off to the Mercer County Antique Tractor Pull!  This is an annual outing for us, something we look forward to.  Especially Steve.  Why do I go??  [...]

“Orange You Glad I’m Different?”

I am taking a class on color and design at MQResources. One of the assignments was to make a colorwheel.
My friends always tease me about being different. I view the world
differently than lots of folks I guess. Good, or bad, that’s the way
I came to this world.
My color wheel reflects that. I purposely have [...]

Granny Goes to the Fair

Finally!  My art doll is finished.  Or at least as finished as she will be this month.  I may decide to give her some cotton candy later.

I had WAY too much fun making Granny.  I can see myself getting hooked on this.

Looking and feeling better

The studio looks better, I feel better.  Shingles are MUCH better.
Studio walls have last coat of paint on them, relatively bug free.  Flooring is installed and the fumes are dissipating.  We bought some shelves and wardrobe cabinets for storage today.  This week the electric will be done, not sure about trim wood around windows and [...]

Doll progress

I am so happy to say that I FINALLY know what I am doing for my doll challenge.  I challenged others on MQR to make a doll.  yeah, I did.  Mainly so that I would make a doll.  Ive never made one, like them and thought it would be fun.
So the challenge is to make [...]

Construction Report

Several have asked how our new studio is coming, so here is an update:

Half the lights are up (rest go up today) and the walls and ceiling are painted.

yep, lights work!

Heating and air conditioning installed.  Air works, havent filled oil tank (cuz we didnt rob any banks yet…. may need to rob 2 banks cuz [...]

Teddy Bear Quilt

This is a teddy bear quilt that one of Steve’s clients commissioned.
The embroidery designs are all from JuJu’s.  I love their stuff.  The client chose them.  She also chose all the fabrics.  I had the pleasure to stitch it out and put it together.

I love fun quilts like this!

First Fish

Last week, Elizabeth’s maternal grandparents brought her up to go fishing at the lake near our house.  She spent a whole week with them in PIttsburgh and did all kinds of fun things.  We were delighted when they called and told us they were coming and invited us to join the fun for the day.
This [...]

Cocker lives

I love Joe Cocker.  Always have.
Ever wonder what he was saying at Woodstock?  Couldnt understand all the lyrics?  Well, they have finally been translated: