A blanket and hat for D’s and A’s baby girl due next month. The felted embellishments on the blanket are on both sides of one corner.
A small, warm blanket with stocking-knit pattern and needle felted embellishment.
Flip the corner and the embellishment is the same.
Some pink, orange and teal on a white soft wool stocking-knit cap
I have no idea how this will look when done, but it’s pretty amazing already!
Made these way too late to add to our Etsy shop, but I’ll be ready for next year!
Three new designs and one from last year.
I’ve started working more with feathers in my felted accessories. Yesterday I finished this new piece which is a combo needle felted then wet felted base, stone beads sewn around the edge and then peacock feathers applied with needle felting. I wore it in my hair today to see how it would feel and work. It needs a better chop stick and would probably work best in thicker, curly hair, but overall I love the way it looks on the head. I’m gearing up to reopen my Etsy shop, so hoping for lots of input the next few days on new things I’m making. Thanks!
First of the new feather and felt hair accessories.
Birds are so lucky to have such natural beauty! They don't need embellishments!
GJ has been working away the last few days on a new piece. It’s early stages yet, but here’s a sneak peek:
What wonders await us when this little flying ship is incorporated into a new sculpture!
While out on a little walk today (such a beautiful spring-like day), GJ spotted this cool plaque attached to the side of a telephone pole. I was surprised we hadn’t seen it before, it’s clearly been there a while. I’ll be keeping my eyes open and hope to find more of them around town.
LOVE, all we need is...
Spent a couple hours at the AGGV this afternoon. It was a wonderful walk there today with bright blue skies and crisp cold air. There are several interesting exhibits on right now; here are a few photo highlights:
"Retinue of Thirty-Six Court Officials." This and the next three photos are from the "Enduring Art of China" exhibit.
"Retinue of Servants with Sedan Chair," Ming period.
Ikebana by Amanda Gaunt, Sogetsu School of Ikebana.
Carved stone objects 19th and early 20th century. The two pieces top right are carved turquoise and so delicate.
These two pieces plus a video installation by Megan Dickie are among the offerings for the exhibit called "Throw Down."
Part of "Victoria Collects: A View into Private Art Collections from the Region." Some of the artists represented are Gauguin, Mondrian, Warhol, Group of Seven, Oldenburg among many others.
A Meiji period Shinto Shrine adorns the Asian Garden.
A section of the Asian Garden at AGGV.
The back of the original gallery, Spencer Mansion.
The first of several installations of "Sleeping Bag" by Tyler Hodgins. These ice sculptures which address the issue of homelessness will be appearing all over town for the next few months.
Just when you are feeling productive and getting things done, TC decides it’s time for you to pay attention to her, and only her!
TC loves to make GJ snuggle when he's working!
We were at a baby shower last weekend for lovely friends who are expecting their first. We weren’t told boy or girl, so I have to hope the things I made will work for either!
Weird bunny, in profile. I used to make lots of these many years ago. Will be making a few more in the next few weeks for more new and coming babies. He's crude, but lovable!
Found this patterned corduroy that works very well for weird bunny.
My grandmother always insisted babies can only wear pastels; me, not so much.
GJ spent the last few days reworking the sculpture called Little Sister. It’s even more spectacular now, tho I couldn’t have imagined that possible. We’ll make a new movie of it for the You Tube channel soon.
I love this shot of the studio with the gorgeous Marinoni hanging above the window.
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