Pet Portraits

I spent some time doodle stitching and later coloring some tiny pet portraits. Each one measure 3.5” x 4.5”. This is Fluffy. She insisted I take a break while she sat on my chest and purred. She was not happy that I stopped petting her to take her picture.

Ready for Fun

Yesterday I was up early to straighten and organize my studio/office spaces before spending the day sewing with a friend. As I folded fabric and put away supplies the ideas for what to work on bubbled up and once done, my space, while not “clean” was ready for fun. Surfaces were clear and so was […]

Kitties and Puppies

I’ve been trying to stitch pet portraits. Doing so without drawing them first, is a bit of challenge but it’s fun to color them after all the stitching is complete. The cats look so serious and the puppies all look happy. Guess that is rather fitting for cats vs. dogs. This side profile is a […]

More Tiny Art

If I’ve been busy writing or handling administrative tasks and not actually stitching, I grab a few of my prepared tiny fabric “canvases” and start stitching. The act of finishing something, even tiny, jumpstarts my creativity and I’m ready to make other art quilts.

Doodle Stitched Tiny Art Quilts

Tiny art quilts doodle stitched and then colored with pigment pens. They measure about 3.5” x 4.5”. These 9 disappeared faster than I thought they would. I’m glad, it’s an excuse to make more – they are quite fun! I’ve been toiling away to meet deadlines instead of posting photos here. Thankfully, I am catching […]