All the writing and thinking before, during, and after production..

Results in thoughts like this.........

“The act of hand embroidering is a slow process where each stitch can be measured in time.  The time and consideration put in to such work acts as a reminder of the potential and unknown effort invested in every object we live amongst.  These efforts may go largely misunderstood if we forget to practice making.  It is my goal to practice making, so that others can be reminded.”

                                                           

In the Dark

I took a bunch of pictures of the Craft Witch Houses in the backyard after dark tonight. 

Like how they glow?

Shhh!!! Sneak Peek

Hey Folks this is a tiny little peek at the work I have been making in my studio this summer!

Hand embroidered houses that float in the air and light up.

They will be on display as of Monday September 10th, and up until the end of the month!

The project is supported by Hamilton Supercrawl!

(each time I say "Supercrawl" I feel like somewhere in the back of my head booming voices are saying "Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!", and announcing a monster truck rally,)

You will find the whole fleet of houses at the wonderful shop/workspace called NEEDLEWORK!

*sigh* 

Aren't people who make cool things, and help others make cool things the best?

I am totes excited for this one.

Little Landscape Embroidery

While riding a bus past Bracebridge Ontario, I swear this is what I saw while looking out the window.

Chair Repair with Embroidery

Here is the chair that needed repair.

Its stuffing was un-fluffing from its arms,

so I fixed it with embroidery and charm.

Currently seeking new furniture to fix up in this way.

Contact me if you have a chair that needs help!

new embroidery doodle.

While being busy adapting to a new job I've kept my head in the right place with a little craft...

Pinwheel Wizard.

Embroidery is as addictive as drawing and knitting. Beware.

The Other Day.

I took a workshop on embroidery at The Make Den,

and now I'm hooked on developing this craft.

Such a satisfying way to draw.

Stay posted for more of this.

For more Awesome Make It Yourself Fashion, Life, etc. visit The Make Den here:

http://themakeden.blogspot.com/

Or go there in the real.

1207 Bloor St.West, Toronto.

Worth it!