The Eyes Have It!

 Before I begin this post......does anyone have suggestions as to how I can respond to the comments left on each post. I'm at a loss. I use to get notifications via email but now.....NOTHING. It's frustrating because I really want to respond.  HELP!!!!!!!

Okay!

So, when I taught fourth graders, each Friday was art day. We had a blast. I'd stand at the chalkboard with a large piece of paper taped to it and all my pencils at hand. The kids were seated at their desks with all their pencils and colors. That's one of the things I miss greatly.  Anyway, I decided to pick up drawing again.  It will take some time to get back up to speed so I'm grateful for youTube lessons.

I was using Mr. Cowboy's golf pencils so the shading is not very good at all.  I'll need to practice these steps several time over until I'm happy with the look.

Until next time. Stay safe everyone!!!

  

I've Made It Complicated String

I mentioned yesterday that I'm using Bea Ogesby's book on birds and Flowers. Well things have gotten a bit complicated.  Mr. Cowboy walked by, took a look and said, "The birds look naked!"

Sometimes I could just box his ears but I knew he was right.....SIGH!!!!!!!!  And I had made tentative plans to do just that.

So back to the drawing board. I decided to add a few branches and leaves.

I'll do some hand embroidery on this one which is the Northern Cardinal.

On the Cedar Waxwing, I've added a winding branch and leaves. I may add some berries but at this point I really need to pull back and not over do things.
What are your thoughts on the matter????
Have I bitten off more than I want to chew.....LOL!?

Change of Plans - Finally & A Moose to Boot

I've been saving the fabric for the largest pumpkin for quite some time & I'm happy with the choice.

I like this arrangement & will get it quilted soon for Thanksgiving anyway....laugh out loud! 

As you all know me so well, you know that my attention span is very short. So when I found a photo of a moose, I just had to put my spin on it.

After tracing the moose design onto fabric adhesive then pressing that onto black fabric, it was time to cut out parts of the center.

Here's a view from the front side.

Back to cutting with tiny scissors, of course.

Finally all done with the cutting. Now on to auditioning background.

#1 - what are your thoughts?

#2 - Any thoughts?

#3 - Help me out friends!!! 

Or should I find another fabric background?

Moose At Morning's Light

So I got some free time this morning and pulled out some fabric completely messing up my clean sewing room....hehehehehehehehe

I've had this clipart moose for a month and decided to dive in to make it my own.

I used a mixture of batiks, solids and small prints.

I added the silhouette of the male moose.

 

I trimmed up the area and placed the whole thing on a background fabric.

Then I thought, hey, why not do something a bit wacky, which is so me!!! I added a tree in the foreground just for fun.  Not to worry, I haven't pressed everything down.  So what are your thoughts on the matter? Leave off the tree or keep the tree?! And do I need a different background?
I really want your opinions.

Just Not Feeling It!!

Greetings blogger friends!

I hope that everyone is having a great summer and are about to enjoy the weekend.  As for me.......sigh......I'm in a slump when it comes to sewing anything. I go into my sewing room thinking I'll sew but wind up just standing at my ironing surface staring into nothingness.

Just this morning I was looking at all my scraps and some of my favorite Fractured Diamond quilts, hoping to just sit and sew but just looking thru the strips of fabric I lost interest. I did check my temperature but nothing was amiss there.

Does anyone else feel this way these day? If so, please let me know how you are dealing with it.

I don't even have the desire to purchase fabric.....I know, I know, something is terribly wrong, right?

I may need to schedule a doctor's appointment!!!

 

Mini Wednesday - More Questions

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#2

#3

#4

Final thoughts, please!! 

I've tried to do close-ups for your viewing pleasure.

I need your opinions once again before I stitch things into place. Your thoughts are much appreciated.

Mini Wednesday - Help!

Look at this fantastic fabric. I found it deep in my stash bucket. So I'm immediately thinking another stain glass project.

The rose design would be perfect.

Got the rose assembled & placed just so. I'm liking what I see.

Green oval works well.

Trimmed & ready for a background auditions.

Aha?

Hummm?

Eeeeep!!

I'm confused, like totally!

Obviously I need your help. Any suggestions??

So, I Was Inspired....Part 3

Again, I want to apologize for not remembering to take photos from the beginning of some of the blocks.

Love the crackling fabric on this little red and white church.

Found some brick fabric in the old stash which works well here.

This was a quick little block so it on to the next one.

Looks like a little doghouse but it's not.

Putting all the pieces together, so you can see where this is going. The different scales of rock fabric lends a bit of depth to the buildings.

Add the sidewalks, bushes, grass and the sky and this place of worship is finished.

This one was a bit out of my comfort zone because of the odd shapes but I think I'm on the correct track.

Deciding which background to use is tough with this one.

I'm auditioning a few backgrounds. This is where taking photos really helps in that process.

I'm not sure about this block so I know I need to add something because there's not enough contrast. But I'll need to think about what to do.  

Thoughts anyone???