Here it is already mid January, and we still haven't gotten rid of an ugly holiday guest. You might remember him
from last year... It's been over two weeks, and I'm just now getting rid of the head congestion that has left no room for creative thoughts.
Other than that, it's been a glorious 60-70 degree weekend, hence the inspiration for drawings of penquins moving south. This weekend, I've also caught up on all my show entries, and finished up Blue Christmas, which I confess wasn't really done in time for Christmas. I had to put the little sprinkles on the earmuffs and mittens.
Actually it's really hand embroidery, and I have to remind myself to wait until it's completely done, because when I start, I panic and think it looks all wrong. But I'm pleased with how fuzzy the earmuffs look and PaMdora's blue face. The swirling snow too, but that might not show in the photo. The mittens could have used a lighter floss, but I'm not redoing that!
So I got my entries off to Visions and Crafts National, my first entry to a multi-media show. Now to just sit around biting my fingernails until February!
11 Comments:
The hand-embroidered ear muffs are the perfect touch! This quilt is very cool....(npi)
Love the ear muffs! They do look nice and warm. Sorry to hear about the nasty bug. I think I finally got rid of the sinus problems which have plagued me since my trip to "Winterpeg". If nothing else, I'm glad I live in the south.
Pam, thanks so much for the Christmas card. You are so kind to have offered to do this. I immediately put it on my inspiration wall so I get to see PamDora every day when I walk into the studio.
I love the quilting on PamDora's face. Also, great job of giving texture to the muffs and mittens. Now, get better!!
i lovc the houseguest!! esp since he's been at my house too
The hand-embroidery is soooo worth it, makes the perfect earmuffs and mittens.
I LOVE the penguin!
I like the subtle texture on the mittens... makes them look fluffy. The earmuffs are neat, too, but I really like the way the quilting defined the face. Oh, and I just noticed the wire for the lights!!!! Glad to hear your "house guest" has left. Hope things progress better now.
Always Amazing.
Having never seen your quilting up really close before, I never realised that PamDora has a NOSE!!!
I was suprised she had a nose too!!!!
And yes, her mittens and earmuffs really do look fuzzy. I love it.
As for PaMdora's nose, I like to put things in a quilt that you only notice when you get closer, it kind of adds levels of complexity that you may not notice at first!
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