I didn't make it to bed last night, but I did accomplish quite a bit on a new pillow I'm working on. I've still more I want to add to it, but am happy with it so far. That's a picture of my Mom and Dad. A good looking couple I think!
  I've not worked on much since last posting because life stepped in and demanded attention. I attended a viewing and funeral for a dear friend. She was the mother of a good friend we made when working. She treated us as family from the moment we met and that was very special. I'll miss her.
  Now it's back to being creative and accomplishing a couple more goals! I think I can finish this pillow by the end of the week! Don't hold your breath though! (ha!) :)

Spring Issue of "Creating Vintage Charm" is out! Have you bought yours?

I'm holding open the spring issue to the pages with my purse!  They did such a wonderful job with the photos taken by my friend Mark Tudor.  The entire issue is simply beautiful and inspiring!  You really should get your copy now!                  

Completed 2 projects and feeling groovy!

I thought I'd ruined the lining for the purse two nights ago.  I sewed the lining separate by putting the pockets on then sewing the zipper in then sewing up the sides.  It looked small.  I put Fray check around the edges and let it dry over night.  I'm glad I waited until the next day.  I pinned the lining to the inside of the purse and sewed it on by hand.  It came out better than I had hoped!  I just need to have more confidence in myself!  I think I do now!  The next day I felt good about trying to put a zipper in by machine.  I did it and it too came out great!  Oh yes, there's room for improvement, but one has to begin somewhere!  "JUST DO IT!" is my new motto! :)                      

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Outside of Pillow is Done!

I'll buy a pillow form tomorrow!

Can't...do any...more! Must....sleeeep! Zzzzzz...

Until I find the fabric I want to line the purse with, I've started working on a pillow.  Now I'll be the first to admit that I AM NOT A SEAMSTRESS! but I decided not to let that stop me from trying.  I will sign up for sewing classes though! :)  So here's what I worked on all day today.  Nothing is sewn down yet except for the picture in the middle.  I wanted to lay everything else out before committing to it.  The pictures will help remind me if as I proceed I forget what I did.  I've got to hit the hay though, have company coming tomorrow!  I'll post the finished pillow and you can judge as to how I did.

Progress on the Purse

Remember the purse I was working on for a distant relative?  Well here's what I've added to the front.  I think the beads on the rose are prettier in person.  I'm going to add some leather lacing around the strap and then line it.  I need to complete this by next month!  Give me some feedback people so I know how I'm doing!

A Surprise Gift for a Friend

I've recently reconnected with some friends from high school.  Gosh that was almost... well, several years ago!  A few are making trips to come visit with me!  I'm so excited!  I decided to make a little something special to give one gal.  I finished my project last night.  I decorated a glass jar for her.  I came upon the idea after seeing other artists wonderful glass jars.  This was my first time, so remember that when you evaluate mine please.  I'll show you the back, but can't show the front or the person it's intended for will know!  Check back with me later on to see the front.

Feeling very motivated to create art!

I took another of the old photos I borrowed and played around with the color and added some clip art.  I really like the result with this one!  I'm going to make it into a small pillow for my bedroom!

The little girl is believed to be a distant relative.  Written on the back is, "Zelda Beatrice Tulhart, age 2 yrs., July 22, 1913".