November is here!
It is starting out chilly, at least it is in the pacific northwest.
Fall is definitely here and the leaves have fallen!
I can't wait to have some hot apple cider tonight and curl up with a blanket and book.
I created some simple leaves for the background... in all the colors of fall.
Here is the desktop version!
-------------------------------------------
I have been working on more of the Kitty cat's with balloons monthly designs....
Here is...
November is all about Thanksgiving Turkey, bountiful harvests, acorns and crisp leaves on the ground.
Stitch up this quick design that features a sweet cat that loves
celebrating with a balloon.
Make it up in a cute pillow adorned with easy to make felt & wool flowers.
December is all about
decorating the Christmas Tree, making presents, hanging the holly and being with family.
I will have all the months of the year done soon! Each month reflects that time of year.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------
My daughter Selina made a new video...showing how easy it is to use
her hexie shape and some great fabric to make a sweet pendant or key chain.
I have this hooked to my Sally purse...
so coordinated!
Here is the easy and quick video.....take a peak at it!
In the video she is showing sally from the nightmare before Christmas.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We had a great time at the WSQ Washington state quilt show....2019!
We had our usual double booth and we even did a demonstration and slide show on embroidery basics.
I was scared because....I am pretty shy, but I did it!
It is always fun to see everyone...its like old friends coming for a visit!
We had some different props this year like our pink chair....perfect for my quilt and Dresden plate kitty pillow.
Selina had her wood laser cut pendant shapes....just right for embroidery or unique fabric scraps.
I brought my latest patterns and some old favorites.
I kept 5 totes of samples at home....boy do I have alot!
It just can't all fit anymore.
I love the pink of all the valentines!
My snowmen were popular and my new Christmas pin cushions or pinnies.
They all sold out....they were so cute!
I have so much Halloween...I love the vintage feel.
I have five of the 12 monthly cat balloon patterns done...7 more to go.
Selina had her new jars shapes...one of my favorites.
Her needle minders are always a top seller.
We had a great time and now we can concentrate on new projects.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I have been learning how to work with pastels this past summer...I think I love the blendablity the most.
Let me show you alittle about my process....
First I sketch a basic design.
I add white for the face and add in some color on the cheeks, eyes and nose....
I do sections at a time.
I use a small blender tool which looks like a rubber eraser...to blend the colors.
The more I work with it and then add pencil for detail...the more it starts to take shape.
This one is supposed to be me as a child....I am a big animal lover.
On this one....I sketched out a simple pilgrim girl and added color.
I love her!
_______________________________
Have a terrific November....
find five reasons to be thankful ...every night before you fall a sleep.
You will find peacefulness in this practice!
