Time is a stream, yet I always find the end of December and beginning of January an energizing threshold. I look back at the last twelve months to see where I've been, then look ahead and try to plan where I will go even though I know my plans will change. Stepping into 2025 is... Continue Reading →
How the T.rex (and Styracosaur) Stole Christmas
Tiny the T. rex thought it would be fun to play the Grinch for Christmas this year. (If you haven't guessed yet, she's totally into cosplay.) She asked her new friend Stacy the Styracosaur if she would be willing to be Max the dog. Stacy agreed to pull the sleigh on once condition: no whips!... Continue Reading →
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Practice Makes Presentable
Not everything I make turns out the way I want it to. I don’t know if this is because I am constantly making things without planning ahead, or if it’s just a natural part of the creative process, but my holiday ornament project just reminded me that sometimes things don’t work. When I find a... Continue Reading →
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More Inspiration for Felt Ornaments
In my search for interesting embroidery stitches to use on my felt ornaments, I came across Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples: Motifs by Yasuko Endo & CRK Design*. The images in the book filled me with excitement. Beaded embroidery is exactly what I imagined for my ornaments. Here were some stunning designs of flowers, as well... Continue Reading →
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Return of the Advent Calendar (aka My Memory Sucks)
In 2020, I started making an Advent calendar I’d been dreaming about for years. I would embroider an ornament for each day to be hung on a quilted Christmas tree. While I haven’t forgotten about it, I haven’t made much progress, either.* This often happens with my creative projects. I get excited by the vision... Continue Reading →
