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 […]
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 […]
Mar 11 2009
Eustacia, almost named Big Pink Momma and Bitchy Birdy, is one of three Gina Dolls I have sewn in the last week. Eustacia was looking a bit plain around the neck and chest, a little too unadorned for a doll who is made from angora & wool felt and is 2.5 feet long. Almost as […]
Mar 05 2009
I work 84.67% of a full time job leaving me with two, sometimes three precious little morsels of time to myself. Originally cleaved to spend more time with Bean, then continued so I could finish another year at UBC, now I fiercely guard this time so that I can make things.
But do I?
Recently I’ve been […]
Feb 25 2009
It has been awhile since I have created, sewed or designed something (except in my head). Once drained by interpersonal challenges and well, work, my energy is back and I’m itching to create. First, I whipped off this little guy, so far nameless, perhaps Chad.Perhaps Chad was sewn from a thrift store sock with arms […]
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 […]
May 07 2008
Well, I’ve been super ill for a week and stuck at home with nothing to do but feed my soul. Several good friends passed on fabric and old clothes and I have been playing with that. Big thanks to Erica, Tara, Sandro, and Suzan (hope you didn’t need those green arm covers).
And here’s my new […]