Fabric Weaving

I have been playing around with fabric weaving. Here is a sample.

Do Small Things With Great Love

I found the pattern for the saying "Do Small Things With Great Love" on a wonderful blog called Nana & Co. Check it out, especially if you love to make baby gifts or beautiful quilted projects. I embroidered the saying on a needlework piece that I started a while back.

Harvest Moon Kale

Three years ago I bought a Kale plant, and I loved it! Actually, I still have it and it has grown out of the pot and is hanging down from the plant stand. I have looked for more and finally saw some white and purple Kale at Lowes. My heart danced with delight! This has nothing to do with art or sewing, but it made me so happy. It is easy to grow and I think it is so cool.

Metal Wire Chair

I purchased this chair at a sale close to home. I tore strips of chenille fabric and wove it between the metal bars. Then I made a cushion for the seat. Next I sewed some fabric on the front of the cushion to dress it up a bit. Finally, I took a pillow I had made earlier and set it towards the back of the chair for extra comfort. I have this chair at school and I told the kids I would give it away at the end of the year to someone who has tried extra hard in my classes. Pretty smart, arn't I ?!

Antique Printer Tray

As I was working on my chair, I thought it might be fun to share the antique printer tray I have hanging just above my chair. I have had it for years, and each little space has bits of history and sentiments from my life.

Patchwork Textile Chair & Ottoman

In the January issue of "Where Women Create," I read an article featuring Carol Hicks Bolton. She has an antique store in Texas, and her displays are amazing!! The entire store is amazing. I really loved everything she creates and displays. I especially loved the chairs she covers with textiles. I have a chair and ottoman in my art room at home. This is what it looked like before I was inspired by this article. I pulled out my old textiles and recovered the chair & Ottoman, and this is what it looks like now! If you love old stuff, check out carolhicksbolton.com. It really is amazing! It inspired me to fix up a corner of my art room, and I will enjoy sitting in my chair instead of stacking material on it!

Something New

Here are a couple of projects I am working on now. The first is a Dr. Seuss quilt for a family friend's baby to be. I drew the pictures onto the fabric and I am hand painting the images. The second project is a weaving I have started using muslin fabric strips.