Log cabin pillow covers for spring

I tried to incorporate my favorite teacup fabric into the new spring pillow covers. I think I added a bit too much pink/coral for my taste but they turned out cute nonetheless. The picture is taken in low lighting (the colors are a little off) because I do everything at the last minute. :)



Side view. . well I suppose it's laying down.

Recycled pencil box

I needed a pencil box to hold my mechanical pencils, but couldn't find one that I liked or that had enough compartments. After much thought, I decided to make one myself out of wood but my hubby wouldn't allow it. He thought I was going to saw off my fingers. hehe With very few choices left, I was scrounging for alternative materials to build my box with. We had just put together a galant unit from IKEA and had a ginormous cardboard box in the garage. With my trusty razor blade (and this was safer?) in hand, I cut pieces of cardboard to the dimensions I needed. After I had all the components cut out I glued them together, covered it in masking tape and then fabric. I attempted to cover up the seams with ribbon, cording and flowers to make it a little more attractive. The bottom of the compartments are filled with batting and leftover felt to protect the tips of the mechanical pencils. I made little signs with the hardness/softness of the pencils so it would be easily readable for me. I think it turned out ok considering it was cardboard and best of all it was FREEEEEEE!

Teacup cloth napkins

Teacup cloth napkins, originally uploaded by lefleurpixie.

Cloth napkins sewn for me! I need to make coasters to go with it now. I just wish I had more of the fabric so I could have made at least 6 napkins.

puppies, napkins and framed art

Gimli's first laugh at 8 weeks old.


Another photo of Gimli at 8 weeks.


Cheesy cloth napkins. Only the ugliest fabric for my honey! He's a very messy eater.


Framed kitty felt art. I thought this frame went really well with the colors in the felt.

It's Gimli!!

I can never take too many pictures of him. Here he is sitting next to me this morning while I organized. I'd post more picture of Luna but she never sits still.

Puppy applique wip

This is the beginnings of another baby quilt. I plan to make 20 different panels (19 more to go) of varying puppies. The pattern is a drawing I made loosely based on my cattle dogs. The diamond is a Bentley mark. Hand appliquéd and embroidered.



I finally started taking down the Christmas ornaments today. I miss the ambient lighting from the tree.

Finished baby drawing

11x14 graphite on bristol board. The mother wanted me to block out the name so that is why the heart is there. Detailed shots on the right. The scan is horribly washed out. There are a lot more subtle tones that aren't showing up. :(

baby drawing wip3

I worked on it a bit more today and finished the shirt.

Baby drawing progress

I spent an additional 12+ hours today on the drawing bringing the total close to 27 hours. I'm almost done blocking in the tones. I started adding shadows and highlights to the left sleeve. About 45% of the way done now. Yay! I miss my art table but with our new office/craft room layout it won't fit in here! Instead, I'm drawing on an art board propped on my knees. It's very uncomfy and the angle is flatter than I'm used to drawing. I've been trying to think of a solution to this. The image below is slightly skewed as I have to stand on my tippy toes to try and take the picture. I'm short. :)

WIP - Drawing of a baby

Work in progress of a wittle baby. This is the first baby I've ever drawn and I'm really trying to get the skin smooth. I've just blocked in the base colors of the arms, shirt and face, but I have to go back and even out the color. It will probably take at least a few more layers so I'd say I'm about 20% of the way done. I wanted to get it done before Christmas but. . . . :) I hope I get this drawing done. I seem to be jinxed. Whenever I post a WIP I never end up finishing that drawing.

Drawing is 11x14 and done in graphite. Approximate time so far 15+ hours.

Totoro Thank you card

Drawn with pastels and colored pencils.

Custard felt art

I couldn't sleep so I made a little felt piece of Custard, Strawberry Shortcake's cat. Made with wool felt and sewn by hand. I still can't sleep so I'm off to start another project.