SIAMMIE Is Featured on An Artfire Collection!

One my JellyBean Critters, SIAMMIE, is being featured in a new collection titled: "Sew Cute!", curated by AbsintheDragonfly.  I am so honored and take this as a great compliment.

Please click on the hotlinks above the photo
in order to access the collection and the curator's site.

Getting Back on Track & Free Artwork

After a schedule of 6 visits to hospitals and doctors, mainly for my father, within 8 days, I find that I may have time for doing some sewing and creating today.  I have a long list of projects to complete and need to get to it.  But, I am taking time out to publish this and let all, who are interested, know that I am back on track.  The artwork to the left is for your use if you wish to use it... All that I ask is that you give me credit for the artwork as that it is my creation.  It is a variation of one released last year (check out Art to Share tab at top of this page).  Have fun with it!

SIAMMIE on Etsy Treasury!

My SIAMMIE, one of the JellyBean Critters, has been featured on an Etsy Treasury!  I take this as a compliment.

THINKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS

I know that someone may be moaning, "already putting things out for Christmas!"  No, I am making it a goal to start making items for Christmas (and Halloween & Thanksgiving) in order to have these ready for the holidays.  As soon as I complete each item, if not for a gift for a family member or close friend, I will post it on Etsy and/or Artfire for sale.
~If you would like to see something made that you have not seen in my blog or shops, feel free to give input.  I will certainly take suggestions into consideration!~

{SERENE SUNDAY} Scroll down for Giveaway Information-

These are quick shots taken from my bedroom window overlooking the small vegetable garden in our back yard.

The two birds are doves sitting on the trellis upon which the pole beans are climbing.  Tomatoes on the vines are about the diameter of a quarter or slightly larger and my husband are eagerly awaiting for them to mature.  There is nothing better for me than to pick a tomato off the vine, rinse it off immediately and slice it for a tomato sandwich!

One thing about growing your own vegetables, one does not have to worry about toxic substances on the vegetables, or germs being shared by others (from handling from one person to the other).  We keep a birdfeeder, with a water source, next to the garden.  The multitude of birds that frequent our garden keep the bugs off the vegetables.  Summer is approaching!

Vegetables planted in our garden: Bell peppers, Better Boy tomatoes, Kentucky Wonder pole beans, Ichiban eggplants, Clemson Spineless okra, red potatoes, crookneck squash, and more to come!

Discovery in a Dresser

I peeked into a dresser in which "stuff" was stored and I found a kitty shape that I made many years ago of muslin. Now, muslin is what I use in trying out new ideas of my own creation.

The kitty design is one that I plan to explore further - I am deconstructing it and using the pieces for a pattern. However, I have already analyzed the object and plan to make a few changes. I will post what develops later on.
June 28, 2010 UPDATE:  This is still in the making.  I hit a "bump in life" in having to spend more time monitoring my father -- I am not complaining as that he is dear to  me.

What Are JellyBean Critters?

I have started adding stand alone pages to my blog. Look at the top and click on the link for further information about my JellyBean Critters. I will keep adding to the page when I make a new critter, such as HOPPIE, as pictured below. I enjoy making up new critters for my granddaughter. I get such delight when she visits my each weekend and asks, "What did you do this week?" We exchange information about her experiences in her second grade school life and about my endeavors, etc.

I made some pom pom chicks for her last week and plan to put them into a basket as an Easter gift in addition to HOPPIE, which she has not seen, yet. I have to get some photos done and post with this writing. There are not enough hours in the day.

Next week I will be focusing on making her two spring outfits. I went fabric shopping yesterday and enjoyed looking at the material and wonderful prints.

HOPPIE HAS ARRIVED!

(Click on image above to go to my Etsy shop, Cher Chic).

I have tweaked my creation for HOPPIE, primitive bunny, newest addition to my JellyBean Critters. The one pictured here is for my granddaughter. However, I can make more on request, which should be made no later than March 25th in order to be received before Easter. I can make the bunny from a tan, or camel, color flannel if so desired.