toasty mousie

the temps are frigid here in seattle, with light snow, but Miss Mouse is warm & toasty with her new knitted hat, scarf and fluffy blanket,

as well as a little woolen bird to hold.
stay warm everyone! xo

waiting for spring...

waiting, waiting, waiting...

custom kitty

custom flannel Kitty-Bird in easter colors for an etsy customer.
calling all daffodils!

be mine

custom patchwork and vintage-lace pillow for a wonderful friend.
she's giving it to her mom today - i hope she likes it!
happy valentine's day to moms everywhere, and to the rest of us too!
xoxo

clean slate

 i meant to post these photos at the start of the year.
when starting a new book i always need to clean the work space and also often do some rearranging too.

this time there was a major improvement - creating an L-shape with the two surfaces so i have a large area to my left (being left handed) for materials.

you can see some of my inspiration on the wall -the amazing nancy cote, sarah dillard, and some other PBAA artists (helping me figure out how to draw pigs!).
by now the space is um, not quite so neat...but i thought i'd show my best face!

pompom pin

bitty 2" hedgehog brooch for that hedgehog-obsessed friend -
you know who you are!
xo