Jan
13
2010
The Davy-Hill House began last spring when my dear friend Stephanie asked me to make a tea cozy for her husband. A trade was suggested which I am thrilled about since Steph is an amazing artist.
Last spring I was in a thrift store on my usual rounds when I found a glorious tin full of cut-out felt leaves. They […]
Tags: applique, felt, handmade, jenhong, saltybean, sew, stitch, tea cozy
Jan
02
2010
Thanks to a supportive and encouraging family, I rode to the studio today, my pack stuffed with supplies. I began a papier mache doll that I keep dreaming about. It was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend at lunch last week. My friend is into fairy tales and story telling, and when […]
Tags: applique, doll, felt, handmade, jenhong, paper mache, saltybean, sew, stitch, studio, tea cozy
Feb
04
2009
Bean was horrified to start a new daycare last week so I made her a special blankie for her to cuddle with at nap time. Other than that, all my time and creativity have been eaten up with family life, work life and outside projects leaving me frustrated. How do other momma artists fit it […]
Tags: applique, blanket, cafe du soleil, child art, eastvancouver, felt, saltybean, vancouver