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A sneak peek at a book
While working on a tunic, the Temple of the Cosmos, and planning for a chasuble and preaching stole, I have been sneaking moments here and there to work on a book I’m creating. Above is the beginning...
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Rabbits
Made (from felted sweaters) in anticipation of a visit from granddaughters. These rabbits were adapted from a design by Helen Philipps, in her book Simple Sewn Gifts. She used linen, cotton, embroidery...
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In Process ~ A Special Banner
A tree, leaves, spirals, fruit, human hands – this is a detail/close-up photo of a banner I’m working on for a church. After it’s been presented (November) I’ll be able to post a photo of the entire...
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Dolls from a vintage pattern
Over the holidays, I worked (as time allowed) on dolls for my granddaughters. Much of the sewing was done by hand, which meant I could do it from bed. In addition to the clothing you see here, I...
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Repurposed woolen mittens
Tucked in a corner at the Chatham Real Food Market Co-op you will find a small sampling of my woolen handwork. These items are made in those moments between working on the banner and taking care of my...
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Vintage Lace and Silk Cuff
For home handwork (as opposed to studio work) I created a cuff. The body and lining are made of silk scraps from a chasuble I made, the lace is vintage, and vintage shell buttons provide an adjustable...
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More little things
First, a cuff made of lambswool from a felted Gap sweater, hand-embroidered with wool. The giraffe button is a Kazuri bead, a fair trade item made in Africa. Another cuff, made from a man’s silk tie,...
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Moss terrarium play
This terrarium was created in a small 3″ by 3″ by 3″ glass cube. It has a glass lid, and at one time it housed a candle. The people in the above terrarium are very tiny, at bout 1 1/8 inches tall. I...
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Sewing Box and Fairy House.
It has been a while since I last posted here. My creative energy has been focused on small things, using materials close at hand. No more large -scale projects for now. This is the sewing box I made...
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Holiday Craft (and more) Sale ~ Dec.7, 2014, 11 am to 4 pm
From the press release: A holiday craft and more sale is to be held on Sunday, December 7th, 11-4pm, at the Stumph home, 304 Bushnell Road in Chatham. A variety of talented artisans will display and...
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Creativity Journal
Wherever your journey takes you – into creativity, afar, or within – this pocket-sized book stands ready to receive your ideas, plans, and reflections. Its pages are colorfully equipped with interior...
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Books made of pockets!
My studio is in major disarray from my years “away.” In the process of re-organizing it I’ve been discovering work that I did in the past. Today it’s these tiny books made of pockets. In these two...
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Rabbits
Made (from felted sweaters) in anticipation of a visit from granddaughters. These rabbits were adapted from a design by Helen Philipps, in her book Simple Sewn Gifts. She used linen, cotton, embroidery...
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Winterfest!
On Saturday, December 16th, 2017, at Chatham’s annual Winterfest celebration, I will be opening a pop-up store for one day only. During 2017 I’ve been reorganizing my studio, and working mainly at...
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A sneak peek at a book
While working on a tunic, the Temple of the Cosmos, and planning for a chasuble and preaching stole, I have been sneaking moments here and there to work on a book I’m creating. Above is the beginning...
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Gone is Gone
It has been a long time since I posted on this blog, so here is a brief update. I am no longer designing and creating vestments or wearable art, and I have not recently displayed or sold my work. This...
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