CEleBrate CLUTTER

Browsing the blog page and re-read the article by Dominique Browning on 'clutter' in the Oct 2015 posting.  I just love it!!!  It's worth checking out every now and again.  Have had a bit of a de-clutter - but several things I severed ties with I could have used since!  Need an extension.

A PeEK at ChRIsTiNE's CReAtioNS

It's always good fun looking thru the blogs of the creative - and just enjoyed a peruse on Christine Shivelly's - christineshivelys.blogspot.com 
It's worth bookmarking the site - and she has her work represented on Pinterest as well.  Aren't those faces fabulous - and beautiful craftwomanship!!!  Here's a sample ................

LaDY GrACe by JaNEt

Have been chatting to Janet Breuel, a stitching wizz from the US.  Janet is 70 - and started sewing when she was 8.  She has all of the 36" Lady Grace patterns and sent some photos of her amazing creations.  She lived off the power grid for about 11 years and the stunning outfits were sewn on an old treadle machine.  Now she enjoys two lovely Pfaff machines!!!!  Thanks so much for sharing your work with us Janet.  Very Inspiring!!!!

Obituary for Drusilla Esslinger

'June 10 1936 - Jan 20 2016

Drusilla Piatt Esslinger 79, passed away January 20, 2016 at her home near Madison,
Drusilla was born June 10, 1936 in Eureka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Lois Benham Piatt.
She was joined in marriage to George Esslinger on May 28, 1957, in Madison, Ks.  They celebrated their lives together for 59 years.
After attending several schools, including Hamilton Rural School, Drusilla graduated from Madison High School in 1954.  She attended Kansas State Teachers College and graduated in 1959 with her Bachelor of Science in Education.
Her first teaching position was at William Allen White in Emporia, Kansas.  She then began teaching at Madison Elementary in 1960 where she continued until her retirement in 1987.
Drusilla returned to college several times to obtain her Masters in Education and work for her Reading Specialist and Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education.  She had obtained 78 graduate hours beyond her Masters degree,  Drusilla loved teaching whether it was teaching elementary students; 4H students to cook or sew, her own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, her many 'adopted' family members, or her online students.  She was a talented seamstress, artist and doll maker.
Dru will survive in the hearts of her husband and large family.'  

She will also be fondly remembered by many who knew her in the 'doll world'.

VErY TeMpTinG!!!

New LIVE online class at Craftcast on December 6th:
https://www.craftcast.com/classes/learn-make-whimsical-fairy-elf-marlaine-verhelst

ThE AmAzing KC!!!!!

Just amazed at the work Kaye creates - her quilt is well on the way and ALL HAND STITCHED!   It is going to be a precious piece of art.  Kaye has also got the Mambray women stitching jelly roll quilts - wow.  We are hooked!!!  What a great way to make a quilt in a hurry.  Will put mine up when it's machine quilted.  

Please send some photos of your creations!!!

NEw PuBLIicatiON

Ooow - look what is coming!  The bug has certainly hit - even have my 96 year old Mother in Law enjoying the passion.  Sadly I can't guarantee a price - and the dollar isn't doing happy things for us at present.  If the dollar stays at is now the book will be around $26.  You know I keep prices to a minimum.  Anyway - let's know if you are interested.  I'm going to order more sets of Berol prismacolors too - so if you are interested let's know as well - really good discounts on these.

The Coloring Studio is not your kid’s coloring book. With an imaginative collection of sophisticated, edgy illustrations in the Somerset-esque style you've come to love, this special book puts an artistic spin on today’s hottest trend. Featuring 60 unmatched illustrations from the industry’s top artists, including Christine Mason Miller, Suzi Blu, Lindsay Ostrom, Linda Trenholm, Deb Dunn, and more, this coloring book includes bonus content and ideas that you won’t find in similar publications.

Inside the Premiere Issue:

• Art journalers Susie LaFond and Mou Saha show how you can transform your coloring pages into art
• A special section on Zendoodle with basic patterns for you to fill in
• How to incorporate watercolor pencils and other unique coloring tools
• Distinctive palettes to work with
• A primer on basic color theory 

Whether you love contemporary art, want to get your creative juices flowing, or simply need some “me time,” The Coloring Studio won’t restrict you to a single theme, but offers a wide variety of designs just awaiting your own personal style.