My finished piece

from KC's fun filled class



Can't wait till the FEB. book making class!

If I had a bucket list

a class with KC Willis would be on it.

Never did I imagine that I would be able to travel to CO to attend a real collage camp, BUT, lo and behold, KC is coming to San Diego, and I was lucky enough to hear about it in time to sign up for a one day class.

Her art is certainly one of a kind and incorporates all the things that I love.



Small art quilts, which I was first introduced to by Jane LaFazio are right up my alley!
Small enough to finish, detailed enough to be really interesting.

In the class I hope to get better at transferring photos, especially vintage family ones, to fabric and embellishing them with this and that.
Here's a sample of one I did a while back, and I can't wait to add one with Lila and Larkin.


Should you have any interest in joining Davi and me on July 21st at the Urban Barn in Escondido (which sounds like it's worth a trip in itself) I'm posting a link to KC's website. You can get more details about the class in the sidebar, Workshops and Videos and once there at the tab, KC on the road.
There are a couple of spots left, but will no doubt be snatched up quickly.

at least Larkin's ready for Christmas

newest baby hat

embellished cashmere pashmina

some new efforts

"I think it needs a pinch of salt, Mimi."

an apron for Lila and an angelic onsie...

having too much fun

wedding gift for Erin and Rob, puppy raisers of America's sib, Ariel

burp cloth from flannel scraps

not sure what I'm going to do with this, but very fun to make.

found the tutorial on this site:
balzerdesign of course, i can't find it now, but lots of other great stuff to look at!
Kelly, it was under your picture on the CRESCENDOh page, but not there now...

three fun cards

and a light switch cover. haven't done one in a long time, but it's truly mixed media fun.

what should i do with this

I just ordered a yard of this fabric from

spoonflower

What should I do with it????

not much to show for two months.

crocheted baby blanket for Larkin. It's a large granny square with 3 different yarns.

raggy burp cloth, made from flannel scraps

embroidered burp cloth

two birthday cards, stamped with the fun stamps from bravegirlsclubgear, ordered from zazzle

"Worries are for the birds"

Some recently finished projects

a new way to tie a fleece blanket; one for Lila, one for her baby doll and one for new baby

baby gift for Maxwell van Leeuwen

ficklestick necklace for St. James auction (also did one for Assistance League auction and Skyline Beach Ball)

mail art

finally finished small quilt from Katie's wedding; loved the finished technique in Quilted Memories by LesleyRiley, one of the instructors at An Artful Journey, the retreat I attended in Los Gatos.

the apron I made for the delightful Chrissy cul*ti*vate, my apron swap partner, at an Artful Journey.

Chrissy's got some great art and posts on her site - check them out!

creativity2008

Some finished gifts/orders

Fingerless gloves from estate sale yarn

Thanks, Davi, for the order. They were fun to make.
Good luck to Kelly!

2 new baby hats

Donation for CCI golf tournament

make with silk from Thailand

Two dresses for Lila

fun pattern to download from: 

YouCanMakeThis

What I've been working on

24 coffee sleeves ordered by Carol for the Pannikin.

quilt for my sweet nephew, Lincoln

isn't he cute in his hat with his initials???

proud of myself

If I was a better seamstress and, if my buttonholer on my sewing machine was working, this would've been a lot more fun.

It was an easy pattern, using charm squares.

I love the way it looks, now will be anxious to see if it fits Lila.

happy new niece, Anthony