Hello...September!

Why hello September...We have been waiting for you!

I love this time of year soooo much.  The weather is still awesome but a little cooler. 

Kids are back in school, fall baking is upon us and I can turn off the silly air conditioner....lol.

I swear my eyes are getting so dry from it and fans too. 

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Above is a brand new pattern!

September Kitty Cat Embroidery pillow pattern, #398.
This little kitty cat is celebrating. September is all about harvesting apples, crisp cool air and falling leaves.
Stitch up this quick design that features a sweet cat that loves celebrating with a balloon. 

There will be more in this series....one available for each month.  I will be putting them all out soon!

Make it up in a cute pillow adorned with easy to make felt & wool flowers. Cluster these super easy flowers on the corner of the pillow....these flowers are soooo popular now! Pattern pieces for flowers and instructions included as well. 

I created a new design for the September calendars....which are free for you!

Download using this link:

September's phone or tablet calendar.

I love the colors of this one...the black is quite dramatic!

And for the computer desktop design the link is here:

September's Desktop calendar

The black area on the left is perfect for your icons to be visible and easy to find.

Enjoy!

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I love to share my art experiences with you...

this time I started playing with pastels.

You know those little greasy sticks we all playing around with as kids....and then accidentally got some on the curtains...lol. I got silly putty on them too...not sure what i was doing back then.

I made a baby black crow on a pumpkin...above. 

He is my favorite.

I love jack o lanterns....each face is fun and I never know what kind it will have.

Here is a redhead, I was inspired to make it after watching the mini series Fosse/Verdon.

It reminds me of Verdon.

I even had to draw Wolfy...the werewolf.  

I then made him again as an art doll...below.

These are my new set of Halloween art dolls. 

There is the bride of Frankenstein, Franky (her man), Count Dracula, Mummy, Wolfy, black widow spider, and The Creature from the black lagoon. Most sold yesterday and today....but I still have Frankenstein and a pumpkin man.   They are in my etsy shop.

I really love the creature, and I am not sure I can part with him.

Notice the black widow has her family with her...her eggs (pom poms).

I love creating these and painting the faces....its as if something magical happens along the way...and they turn super cute.

This couple is fun, but she is not likely to marry him...lol.

Drac has fun teeth....ready for his next chick.

I design and hand paint these...add accessories and such...like little signs.

They are signed and dated too.

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I also created another mini coloring book for Halloween, this time.

My last one was a bunny book.

This Halloween book prints out on one piece of plain white paper. I give you the instructions on how to fold and make it into a sweet 8 page mini book. Plus we also share a video on how to fold, cut and create....in case you prefer watching a short video. 

The mini book measures: 2 3/4" x 4 1/4".
This is Great for anyone who loves to color! Plus makes a great gift for trick or treaters. Kids will have so much fun coloring this sweet, not scary, book.

There are lots of pumpkins, a ghost, cat, witches and lots of moons and stars. Use colored pencils or crayons!

I had a blast coloring!

This is an instant download, u print it on your printer.....It prints on regular white copy paper, 8 1/2" x 11". It is a PDF file. You can print this as many times as you want! This is easy to create....you can show the kids and make them together. 

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I know...I am halloween nuts...but lots of people want it early.

Something spooky is in the pumpkin patch....

I have another new pattern....

 Haunted Pumpkin Patch pattern- #396.

Isn't this black kitty peeking around the pumpkin cute?!

These orange gourds are from a special pumpkin patch... creepy, yet cute. 

They are super easy to create... easy primitive sewing, no turning and the painting techniques are simple. You do not have to be a good painter to make these!

***Plus there is an almost 20 minute online video to help you along. It is private. The last photo shows part of the video lesson.

The pattern comes with easy to understand instructions and patterns for 7 different designs...one includes a black cat. There is also an in color eye painting diagram...so easy.

Make a patch of them for you and your friends. These make great craft show sales too ( no mass producing allowed). 

Pumpkins measure: 

6" x 6 1/4" to 3 3/4"x 4" not including stands. 

7 different designs included.

preview video is here...its a sample sneak peak. 

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So... Here is too a very beautiful month...

Hello September!

The monster squad is here

I spent some time this week making these cute Halloween dolls!

I really needed to just have fun and do something different....it was just the right set of projects.

THEY ARE ALL SOLD

These dolls are painted in stages...here are the dolls with a base coat.

My favorite is the mummy!

All my dolls are in my etsy shop: HudsonsHolidays

The mummy has big blue eyes and a red velvet heart.

This is my Zombie girl....she is holding some brains....lol.

I made it from fabric and free motion stitching.

It was hard to keep her eyes looking vacant...I really wanted to paint them in.

She is wearing a badge that has a pinback on the back so you can wear it.

Witchie poo

See her green glittery shoes!

She has green eyes and lovely green skin!

She also has a small broom...her ride!

Pumpkin boy

He also has a pin badge...look at his teeth...lol.

Each doll has a detailed painted face.

Franky

he is a sweetie!

He has his favorite music in his pocket....and a monster mash bingo card.

Gray tabby cat...with fall on her mind.

Such big yellow eyes....and a leaf pin too.

Here they are on my steps....hanging out.

These two are besties.

This kitty has climbed a tree.

Two spooks, ready to pounce down on someone.

I hope you like seeing my collection...and they are ready for adoption.

If they are not in my etsy shop, that means they sold out.

Have a happy Sunday!

Halloween Ornaments & Feeling nutty! freebie

Feeling nutty?

I usually do about 3 o'clock...lol.

Have fun with this freebie...

I love squirrels....people used to call me Squirrely instead of Shirley....I took it as a compliment....lol.

Every Friday is freebie Friday...let your friends know too!

Just share this on your facebook...there is a share button at the bottom of this post to make it easy.

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Drum roll......

Here is is

My Brand new Pattern!!

It is one more in a series of Holiday ornaments!

Halloween spirit- 8 embroidery designs, ornaments & bowl fillers pattern, #385

For a Printed and mailed pattern ... go to my website

Let's get into the Halloween spirit...

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8 designs in one. There are pumpkins,monsters, cats, witches and more!

They look so cute on a tree...this one is a pretty small tree....that I got at goodwill!

The mummy makes an awesome pinkeep!

I hung it from an old wood bobbin.

He has crazy eyes!

They make a great gift and look amazing sitting on a little shelf or hanging on a tree or knob. Perfect for little pinkeeps and gift toppers too. Each ornament has a wool or felt star on the back. Use bakers twine for a sweet hanger. 

This is the backs of the ornaments.

*You could also make a darling little quilt with the designs.

Embroidery designs measure: from 2 7/8" x 3 1/4" to 3" x 4 3/4"
Finished: from 3" x 3 1/2" to 3" x 4 3/4" 

So far there are ornaments for Valentines, Halloween, 4th of July and Easter!

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I had to have some drawing time this week.

I draw with a Stabilo pencil..it isn't charcoal.

It can't be erased very well....but it sure has a nice look to it.

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Sale item of the Week...sewing room labels- $1.99

Organize your studio or sewing space with these fun vintage like labels! These tags will make your job so much easier!
This is for a SET OF 12 TAGS, that I created (2 collage sheets- 6 tags on each page). These are fabulous for your sewing room or studio! You print and cut out, sooooo easy. 

(There is also a companion set that goes with it)

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