Meet My New Friend

 

I've named him Whoratio. Couldn't help myself. 

This Dastardly Owl from an Ann Wood pattern was so much fun to create.

Taking advice from Austin Kleon, as I often do.

So here are some process pics and thoughts. 

Lots of hand stitching. Lots of layers. Fabric choices are key to 

his look, as are his talons & his eyes. I changed my mind on fabric for

 eyes & feathers several times. Being able to fray the edges is important.  

Ann's instructions for making the talons were perfect. I had all the supplies I needed

for every part of the project. Continuing my effort to use what I already have. 

Wasn't sure the eyes would turn out the way I wanted, taking my time proved fruitful. 

Again, the instructions were perfect. Nice thing about hand stitching, 

if it isn't what you want pull it out & try again. 

His horns add to his attitude.

On the advice of my hubby he will be getting a little friend (snack?)

 from another Ann Wood pattern. I will share that in a future post. Can you guess what it might be? 

Aged to Perfection

This is the first of a few little projects I've been working on over these long grey days. 

More "mini obsessions" to be revealed in the next few posts.

Kicking myself for not getting a "before" picture. It was a Mickey Mouse mint tin. 

After hot gluing the corner pieces it was covered with silver paint left over in the basement from some random project. Glaze mixed with a little black acrylic paint 

was wiped over the entire box for an aged look.

Someone gave these to me & I've wanted to put them to use.

Now it is a needle box with magnetic strips inside.

Great for travel. Got the idea at a stitch workshop. Brilliant idea.

I just wish it would snow so I can go skiing!

WInter Time Studio Production

Here we go. Winter in Northern Michigan. Short days, little sun. I'm still waiting 

for the cross country skiing to begin. Bring on the snow!

So a lot of time has been spent in the studio. Playing around. 

Preparing for the classes I'll be teaching. Trying out new ideas.

 

 

Obsessed with pin cushions from wool I've felted. 

More to come. They are easy to transport with a needle & thread 

to keep hands busy.A must for me.

Been updating items in my Etsy shop. Take a peak at what's been added.