I thought it might be fun to track progress towards my first weekend art event in 2025. This will be my first solo 10ft x 10 ft booth. Art & Wine in the Garden will be held at Garland Nursery, a local independent small business between Albany and Corvallis . The event will be onContinue reading “The count down to the first show”
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Philomath Open Studio Tour 2023!
It’s coming! Less than 10 days away to the start of the 19th season for Philomath Open Studio Tour! I’ve been fortunate to be part of now 5 tours to date. This year has 11 studios open with a total of 26+ artists participating. Please come visit me at Studio #8 with the beautiful jewelerContinue reading “Philomath Open Studio Tour 2023!”
Finally turning off the heat
We are finally shifting into warm weather. In fact, it should be a weekend for the low 90’s (over 32 C). The only plus side is that wet wool dries faster in heat. I’m dipping my toes into uncharted territory of wet felting feathers for chicken sculptures. The first one is Miss Lavender who isContinue reading “Finally turning off the heat”
Put a Chicken on it!
I skipped last Friday’s blog posting. Life has been pretty overwhelming and new items were not coming together. However, this week has been full of activity: Sunday set-up of the window at Footwise. Orders are almost here! More orders have been placed and (fingers crossed) will arrive before the event! Hurrah! A new drawing startedContinue reading “Put a Chicken on it!”
Swamped with Home Improvements: September 6-12
After coming off the long Labor day weekend I kept working on the current house project of revamping the front door wall. Our weather is still good, but rain is actually looming later in the week. Below are a few images of the progress from start to end on the 12th. We still have theContinue reading “Swamped with Home Improvements: September 6-12”
Dividing time: Aug 29 to Sep 4
What happened this week? I’m feeling like nothing happened, but thanks to keeping track via photos, I can look back at everything. Last Sunday I did a bit of dying. Another half pound of wool and another striking color. The wool will most likely be spun and turned into a weaving project. I also dyedContinue reading “Dividing time: Aug 29 to Sep 4”
Busy Week of Wool
Life has certainly been moving along. With my body aches subsiding, I’ve started working on wool with seriousness. I realize that I only have about 2 months left of outdoor drying as autumn approaches. Yes, dyed wool!!!! I’m loving the colors that are coming out of my crazy dye baths. Slowly but surely I’m startingContinue reading “Busy Week of Wool”
Bright Days of Spring
I’ve finally been able to step outside to commence work on the vegetable garden. Our weather is warming with nights no longer dipping into the freezing zone. The grass growing season is well upon us (and the riding mower is broken)! Picture about 2-3ft of grass height surrounding the veg boxes. Thank goodness for stringContinue reading “Bright Days of Spring”
Pickles and Sheep
The final order of Sheep Laundry Balls!! This batch is going to my neighbor Gail to gift to her amazing sisters in Portland. One wash/dry and out the door by Saturday! Ready in time for Easter. Nothing super crazy on the food end of life right now. I refreshed my pickle solution with some newContinue reading “Pickles and Sheep”
Making it work
When shops are closed due to the pandemic, how do you create a specific project without the supplies? If you have the right base materials, you make it! Today I spent it using the drum carder to blend up some pretty yummy yellows. I think I’m happy for now! I know at someContinue reading “Making it work”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 