What happened to the last week of summer vacation? Or the whole summer for that matter? It’s just flown by me in a blur. When things are quiet on the blog that usually means things are the opposite “in real life”. We’ve been preparing ourselves for back-to-school, back-to-work and back-to-back a lot of things!
The end of this week brings the wrapping-up of my latest online workshop: The Felted Birdhouse. What fun I’ve had teaching this one! I loved being able to fully explore a project, to break it down into pieces and put it back together again (figuratively) by explaining it step-by-step. There is so much self discovery not only when you *make* but especially when you bring awareness to the making by documenting and illustrating every step and technique.
It’s honestly been a luxury for me to slow down and take the time to explore the possibilities along with the participants of the workshop. (Oh little hand stitches, how I’ve missed you!) The ideas begin to flow more fluidly and I end up pushing myself as I intend to push the group. It’s amazing how much you can learn by teaching.
So, the online workshop winds down, the summer winds down, and new things are on the horizon. Next up for me, the Creative Connection Event this September in Minneapolis. (There’s still time to join us if you haven’t signed up yet!) I’ll be teaching “in real life” which will be it’s own luxury. And I’m sure I’ll be learning a lot.
Those are so pretty! I may have to check out your next workshop.
So, so cute! I am transfixed by the side of the house with the birdie hole. Love the vine-leaf and the little blue flowers. I’ve only ever made bracelets with embroidery floss, so your handstitching is really neat to see!! Glad it went well!
So, so cute! I am transfixed by the side of the house with the birdie hole. Love the vine-leaf and the little blue flowers. I’ve only ever made bracelets with embroidery floss, so your handstitching is really neat to see!! Glad it went well!
Thanks Andrée and Jan!
They are beautiful! Any chance you’re going to do more online ones (you see, that kind of thing is a craft commitment I can handle!).
stunning! thanks for sharing!
You know, that house is why I started following your blog. I love that thing!
And thanks for what you said about exploring projects and the self discovery that comes of it. I’ve wanted to blog my projects for quite some time, but thought I needed an audience. You helped me realize that it’s not about the traffic. It’s about digging deeper into art.
Multi-faceted inspiration. Thanks again!
Thanks rilojane, you made my day!
Betz
So adorable Betz! Love the colors….yum.
Such a lovely little bird house and birdie – I’m looking forward to some holidays in 3 weeks.
Wow, those are so cute!
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
LOve your current BIRD fettish and craft emphasis. Very fun.