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Category Archives: Pics of Made Things
~:: Of Hedges and Hogs and More Made Things ::~
I apologize for being much behind on my correspondence. Because I am. But I’ll catch up. As soon as – as soon as I can. At least, the kitchen counters are clean and the Halloween things are up and I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Felt stuff, Fun Stuff, Making Things, Pics of Made Things
Tagged crochet, felt, fused glass, hedgehogs, pin cushion, porcupine, stars, wooden bird
34 Comments
~:: More Handmade ::~
More Santa Fe after this break in our program: more handmade stuff. So I get this visitor, showing up at my front gate, grinning from ear to ear. She’s got her hands behind her back and a very pregnant twinkle … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Felt stuff, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, The g-kids
Tagged chickens, crochet, felt, fish, Max, monsters, needle punch, quilting, Rachel
20 Comments
~:: More Relics of Joy ::~
Starting with the light I’m always trying to show you: along the river, the last dying flame of the sun, traveling back up river. I look out the back windows and the light is so striking, so dramatic, that I … Continue reading
Posted in A little history, Christmas, Epiphanies and Meditations, Family, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, The g-kids, The kids
Tagged applique, beads, bird, children, easter eggs, embroidery, Erin, felt, fish, frog, gift, hedgehog, horse, light, matching game, mouse, penguin, pillow case, qults, shutter, totums, turtle
29 Comments
~:: Treasures and Frippery ::~
First off – if any of you are interested in my books and want news about new things happening with those, please “like” my Facebook author page. There’s a little box in the sidebar that allows you to do that … Continue reading
Posted in A little history, Fun Stuff, Making Things, Pics of Made Things
Tagged applique, birds, foxes, gifts, quilts
22 Comments
~:: In Good Spirit ::~
Like I say – this last weekend was my favorite. All day, working with my hands, filling my heart with sweet and great things. And these are the things I did: Made for one of the stars of our fam. … Continue reading
Posted in Felt stuff, Fun Stuff, Images, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, Seasons
Tagged egg, felt, horse, star
40 Comments
~:: How I felt about seasons ::~
The fulsome, riotous green of spring. And the horse-at-rest peace of Autumn. His flowers include some true felted wool. Even plaid. All slightly over-dyed. (not by me) Now, I’m going to bed.
Posted in Horses, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, Seasons
Tagged buttons, felt, heart, Horses
31 Comments
How I felt about Autumn
In honor of those whose summer is winding down: Just for fun.
Posted in Fun Stuff, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, Seasons
Tagged Autumn, felt, hearts
18 Comments
I Still Felt that Way
So, I felt a little put-upon, not having any hearts left for myself. Thus, I made a few more. Three smaller ones and a special one. These guys are really easy to make. They just look hard. Yeah, should have … Continue reading
~:: How I Have Felt About Things ::~
Long ago, somewhere just around the dawn of time, my mother gave me McCall’s Golden Do-it Book. It was this huge book of kids’ projects, and the very first chapter was “create with cast-offs.” You were supposed to gather wooden … Continue reading
Posted in A little history, Christmas, Making Things, Memories and Ruminations, Pics of Made Things
Tagged birds, buttons, embroidery, felt, hearts, Horses
40 Comments
~:: Tales of Santa Fe: Pt. 8
Just for fun. We’re almost finished here. One of my greatest delights is shopping for handmade things. One of the things that left me feeling a little unfinished when I went to England and to Paris was that these are … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff, Pics of Made Things, Visits
Tagged crafts, fetishes, Santa Fe, shopping
12 Comments