When I lived in Manitowoc Wisconsin I met an artist, Cindy Shaw, who was a master Scherenschnitte designer and artist. The easier name for this craft is simply “Paper cutting”. Shaw’s designs were intricate and incredibly beautiful. When I wondered… Read More ›
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Alice in Wonderland in Needle Felting
So, a lazy post as I am dealing with my RA…. but wanted the chance to show I’m still learning to needle felt, and these are my first attempts at “Alice in Wonderland” characters. I did not enjoy my first… Read More ›
So WHAT did I end up buying?
Vintage/junk shops are one of my guilty pleasures. Sure I have enough junk of my own, though not as much as my friend William Price. I take a camera along always: 1.To see if a friend might like me to… Read More ›
More Felted Decorations…..and a Santa Parrot
My co blogger Naomi asked me to make some Santa head ornaments using wool felting. Her inspiration was a photograph of a Santa head. Then I decided to try to make wee Santas. I decided to take the Santa ornament… Read More ›
The Adaptive Artist
As an artist, I know that nothing original seems to have been done since the days of the Cave Man. We’re always busy copying and adapting. At the very least, we are busy being inspired by the work of others…. Read More ›
Needle Little Break from Knitting?
I’ve been knitting many hats for the hospital she helps support in South Africa. However, my fingers finally began to complain and needed a break. My younger daughter does needle art, where you take wool roving and basically form it into… Read More ›
Save our pages, origami page minder
While I love my Kindle I still read a lot of paper books. I have some really wonderful book markers to help me save my place. My favorites have been gifts from fellow book lovers. Nothing upsets me more than… Read More ›
Use up the yarn, holiday bunny
Every year I like to make something crafty for holiday gift giving. It’s something small I stick in with the large box of candy that I give all the neighbors. Also I like to donate to a few of my… Read More ›
Friday Fun Photograph! Road Kill Knitting!
During the Wool Arts Tour, Natalie and I found this interesting Road Kill Possum rug? Bath mat? Wall hanging? Whatever it is, we love it! Related articles Knit and Sew: Embroidery and fun (tiggerrenewing.wordpress.com) Knitting is supposed to be relaxing,… Read More ›