13.3.11

Mice



These are two little mice I made, both out of wool felt. One sits on a window sill and the other in a corner of a staircase. 

12.3.11

In anticipation of spring!

A couple weeks ago Evy and I planted some lettuce seeds inside. We then made gardening journals in anticipation of this spring and summer. Evy also planted a couple bean seeds and even though they're not a cold weather crop they seem to be doing well. Now I can't wait till green seedlings and buds poke their heads up outside!
♥ Abby








8.3.11

Digital Paintings

These are a couple of paintings I did in Corel Painter. The autumn leaves picture I did almost a year ago and just finished it. The one of the little girl I did this weekend. After searching for a photo of a child crouching I found one of myself when I was little and used it as a reference. So it looks a little like I did when I was small.
Abby 





5.3.11

Embroidery

...is really fun. I embroidered this little decoration on woven fabric then sewed it into a little pillow. I'm not sure where I'm going to hang it yet but it could go on a door knob, or be used as any type of ornament. I have a big book called "Erica Wilsons Embroidery Book" (the book is an old withdrawn library book, sometimes those are the best!) where I found this stitch called Chevron Filling. I also learned how to make fringe, which is very easy to do. Below is a picture on how to make one.
Abby ♥

 




4.3.11

Anna's Elephant

Anna made this Elephant as a christmas present for me. He was made to be a tree ornament but I don't plan on packing him away with the other ornaments. He's going to stay out all year.