New bag, new design: The African Queen in Plum

I love this bag--will list it this afternoon!

That little African queen, with a large YKK-zippered pocket inside, and a caribiner on a cord for those happy-go-lucky keys. Lined in scrumptuous London waxed cotton. Button by Popcorntree.etsy.com!

My Bear...

What more can I say, he's my bear!

Gone With the Wind

No, I didn't make this dress--it's store-bought, for a Christmas dance.

What a great age!

New Poet, Sun

I loved making this bag--the linen is so wonderfully soft. Front button in wood, by Popcorntree.etsy.com.

I like the simply design, the hand-embroidery. Ceramic button by GlazedOver.etsy.com.

Look What I Got in the Mail!

They should rename wool and call it, 'Soft Kisses of the Gods', thinking in the line of those mythological creatures that had unparallelled powers to deliver pleasure and mercy. Where in the world did Inger of Ingermaaike.etsy.com get her raw materials? From the shaved bellies of newborn lambs? Because this is what it feels like! I'm a convert.

Lucky me--so proud to be the recipient of a Secret Santa present! When I recieved my package, I was unable to wait till Christmas, and especially seeing it was from Ingermaaike, I concluded it must be something felted, and I needed it for the cold and wet climate of Middle Europe, now!
She not only sent me one of her beautiful scarves, she also sent me a pair of hand and wrist warmers in the most beautiful jewel hues of emerald, moss and ivy!

I've always coveted Inger's shop. When you go there, you are immediately drawn into a world that is down-to-earth and shockingly beautiful. You want to have that too--the mountains, the forests, the touch of nature. Wrapped in Inger's shawl/scarf, I feel the love and mastery she puts into her creations. It is a pure pleasure. I'd like to own everything in this material--and believe it or not, it's not bulky, yet it delivers a comfort and elegant style, warmth without being cloying, lightness without being fluff. It's really something special!

I have been wearing these for a week, now, indoors and out, and let me tell you, on my bike in wind and weather, they are wind-resistant, and water pearls and flows off. Don't they look adorable? I feel like one with the wolves.

You want to touch? Ha-ha!!!! It's all mine! :-D

For more about Inger's world and where she makes her masterpieces, check out her blog--Daily Felt, Adventure's in Inger's World. (now I'll start filling my piggy-bank for one of her big capes!)

New Bag, inspired by the coast and beyond...listing tonight!

This was a happy plan for the new EST (EuropeanStreetTeam) challenge piece, 'Under the Sea'. I'm excited about the results--the purposeful self-painted lace doily, cut and applied asymetrically, mimicking the way seaweed washes up on the shore, foam still clinging to it.

The slender and angular edges, softened by the batting padding and the softest brushed cotton material in sand.

Little details, a paisley wave on the back, minimum hardware in brushed antique brass, a long skinny strap that lets the bag hang to the hip.

Hand made waxed cotton batik from Togo--a hidden treasure! I can't sing enough songs about hand made batik.

And an incredible hand made button by Popcorntree.etsy.com. I'd like to keep her--listing tonight!

Autumn skies are brewing...

Today's project...

Our bat house in the pines...

On the ground, treasures can be found...but I'm not eating them.

Leaves turning up their brilliant edges...

Today's weather calls for soul food!