Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Hello November!

Wow...It's November!
Time for Pumpkin pie, raking leaves, staying cozy under a blanket, having soup and a fire in the fire place.
It's also craft show season and holiday shop hop time.
And who can forget Thanksgiving? 
I love this time of year!

I also created the desktop version....click here to download this one.
Both calendar's were made from my pumpkin pie artwork.
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Recently I went to an antique shop (1889 in Spokane) and fell in love with this gutted out Vintage TV.

I took it home and cleaned it up, painted the inside and Selina added lights inside the center.
I love it!
I am going to decorate and display all decorations items ...for each holiday!
Selina is going to make some fake dials for it.

The lights really make it come alive.
I also got this cool owl TV lamp at Two Women antiques store.

It is rare and super cool!
I didn't know there were TV lamps....our TV only had the antennae.
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We had a wonder WSQ Quilt show this year...for two years it was cancelled because of Covid. 
We had are double booth....which was great because it was super hard to fit it all in. 
The booth is basically all my patterns with samples to show each design. Plus my daughter Selina's designs...like her mini hoop pendants hexies, and needle minders.

We had a great turn out and great sales. Our ladder display is always a hit.
The window frame in one of my oldest designs..the pattern sold out and I had to print more in the evening.

I signed my two books and sold dolls too.
It was alot of fun!
Halloween is my favorite and my customers agree.   Even though it was getting close to Halloween...everyone wants to work on projects.

My daughter was amazing at hanging things up...my stroke I had 2 years ago makes my balance a little off. I still feel like I have the Frankenstein walk, but my daughter disagrees.

These are some of Selina's products....ornaments, necklaces, pins...all made from wood and embroidery.

These are some of my newer designs.... everyday patterns...lots of dogs and little dolls.

I couldn't do any of this without of besties~ 
my husband and daughter. 
They help me in everything!
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Davy is growing!
He has the softest fun...and he is still naughty.

Here he is picking out his vacation destination for next year....
lol....he is really playing with my map I use when playing Jeopardy.

He is a total stinker....he toots!
I miss Froy very badly but Davy makes it easier.
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I bought an IPAD.
It's my very first apple product...I was scared that I wouldn't like it.
But I did!
I subscribed to Procreate....so much fun. I made this kitty....trying out different brushes.

Played with drawing this lil girl.  It came to me really fast...but I have experience in Adobe Illustrator.

Then I took a class...with mushrooms and flowers.... I am hooked.
I hope to create on these chilly days coming up.
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Cute scarecrow I bought from Sweet meadows farms
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I had a rough 6 months....my uncle died, my dad got sicker and sicker, my aunt died and then 4 days later...my dad died.
It has been intense and tested my strength (which seemed weak at points) but things might get a little easier soon. 
I also lost Froy and Lucky( my cats) this year.

Next comes a celebration of life for my dear dad.

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Let's enjoy this November....
have some tea or coffee...
sit and reflect....
hug a loved one and a pet!

 

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Hello October

October is finally here.
It's a lovely time of year.

This past month has been really tough for me....lots of hard times. Read below.

Get your phone or tablet calendar here.  This was artwork I made during a challenge.

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All from my own artwork.

I made stickers...by just printing on sticker paper and cutting out!
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My father passed away yesterday.  He was 91 and a half.
He came from Scotland

He had a big family that immigrated to America.
He loved to dance and had many loves in his life.

This is one little love, my daughter Selina. 

One of the most extraordinary things about him was that he was sober 52 years!
He helped a lot of people at AA. 
This just happened so I am going to leave it at this.

I love him and will miss him greatly.

Thursday, September 1, 2022

See you in September!

It's September! 
Back to School...fall is nearly here!
I'm looking forward to beautiful cooler days.

I made a desktop version too...from my own artwork.
Download it here, and set it as your wall paper background.

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I made a Puppy dog ornaments pattern....woof woof!

Stitch up some super quick & unique ornaments or bowl fillers ...
8 designs in one.
There are Dogs with toys, food, butterflies, flowers and bones.

They make great gifts and look amazing sitting on a little shelf or hanging on a tree.

Embroidery designs measure: from 1 7/8" x 3 1/2" to 2 5/8" x 3 1/4"
Finished: from 2" x 4" to 3" x 4 1/8"

I love this weiner dog....lol. 
These are very easy and quick.

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I also have a new Halloween chenille stem doll pattern...


Make these Chenille ornaments in no time. Artwork for dolls included!
These dolls are made using my doll faces... I painted...


I have pictures with all instructions....its super easy....simple supplies too! I give extra ideas too. Make a bunch for you and your friends!
Ornaments measures: 5 1/2" x 5", treat boxes are 6 1/2" to 7" tall.
Wolfy!
The images for faces are great resolution...they fit on one page...but can be print over and over. There are 20 doll faces and many accessories on one page. There is a black cat, dracula, frankenstein, bride of frankenstein, devil, wolf man, skeleton, witch, & two different pumpkin jack o lanterns.


Also included are 50 different sayings and words to make the signs the dolls hold. Copy artwork or print artwork again and make limitless dolls.
These dolls are great hanging in holiday trees, on gifts, would make cute wearable pins, great for craft shows, on wreaths and fun for your Halloween decor.

One sheet of face made all of these and more!


Another bonus are secrets on making the fringe on the boxes...so inexpensive and easy!

I had a blast making them and you will too!
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I sadly lost my cat Lucky recently ...he was 15 1/2 years old.
He had cancer, diabetes, arthritis and more....
He was a beautiful boy!

He is the middle kitten in this picture.
His sister Trix, on the left, is very healthy still. 

He was very lovable, very huge overall, and his personality was as big as he was.
He made us very happy and we treated him like the god he was!
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This is my daughter Selina's new kitty...Midnight.
Now I have 2 grand kitties. He is very pampered already....lol.

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I'm having a big Labor day Etsy sale
Starting September 1st thru Sept 8th!

All digital patterns and collage sheets are 40% off!
All other items are 25% off!

I have embroidery for all seasons and everyday!
Easy designs that are quick!

Wool and felt projects!

Ornaments for all holidays

Lots of Halloween!

I have over 450 patterns and collage sheets

I love Christmas too!

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Selina is having a big labor day sale too!!
30% off everything!

Sept 1st thru Sept 8th.
All her mini hoops...with patterns

Finished goodies too.

All kinds of shapes...
Each one come with pattern designs.

The classic mini hoops

Needle minders



Many different kinds... this just a few.

Christmas designs...

Unusual designs...like the jars

Plus painted items like this candy corn.

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We are getting ready for Selina's wedding happening this month, my dad has been sicker and needing lots of help (He is 91) and I cracked my ribs...so things are really hectic and hard....

Arts and crafts really keep me going...
I do believe it keeps us sane!

Happy September!!!!