Making Miniatures

Goodmorning,
It looks like a nice sunny day in Vt.
I have always enjoyed making miniatures. Why I am really not sure because it is more difficult and tedious. The parts are small and difficult to turn and even the stuffing is a chore. Once I get through that part the rest is fun to me. I used to make miniature quilts too. It is a challenge to get the points to match,but I love the challenge. It is the same way with miniature folk art.
This week I made a pumpkin witch riding a crow. It was well over 8 hours of work to make this piece. He is listed on Ebay this week. A true Halloween collectable.
Have a great day!

8 Ft. Sunflowers

This summer has been incredible. I have self sewn 8 ft. sunflowers in front of my shop. They just kinds over took the front of the shop. They were blooming before the end of June. I have enjoyed them so much I just had to share.

Santa riding a Hen pull toy

I have been busy at work all weeekend. I decided to make a santa riding a hen pull toy. It was time consuming but alot of fun. #1 I prefur to make miniature things and they seem to require a bit of patience. I also love detail. The more the better.
Pictured is in the process ans several of the finished piece.
Have a nioce day.

Listed on Ebay this week

I have 4 Santa ornaments up for auction. They go off on Sun. evening.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=230359073704
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=380142325769
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=230360385180
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=380141026461
Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.

This week's Santa's

The sun is out and there is not a cloud in the sky. This is exciting!
This week on Ebay I have 3 Santa ornaments listed. I am sure I will be listing several more on Tue. evening.
My links to all my websites are right.
Have a nice Mon. and I hope the sun is shining whereever you may be.

Time to Sew

Good Sunday morning. Sorry I haven't blogged in a while. I have been itching to do more sewing. For several years now I have not been able to sew and create as much as I would like. The economic down turn has given me more time. Why are there always pros and cons to things. Anyway I have decided to fill my Etsy store with lovely bags, wallets,coin purses and makeup bags. I adore beautiful fabrics and I so enjoy working with lots of color.
Well, I hadn't made one of my large wallets in a few years. I had several customers last year wishing I would make some more for my brick and motor shop. I had misplaced my directions,so that meant starting over. It is a tri-fold (7" x 4").
Inside there are 8 credit card pockets,check book holder,coin purse and a place for bills. Well, after 5 hours I finished one and now have my directions all written down. Whew after that I will not misplace my directions again. All in a days work.
Have a nice day.......the sun is out here in Vt.

My auctions for this week

Well, finally it is a gorgeous morning in Vt. It has rained here for 40 days and 40 nights. Not really but it certainlt feels like it. My sun flowers in front of the shop are over 5 ft. That is unheard here in Vt.
This week I have a huge slate blue chenille star with one of my santa's on it. It can either be a tree topper or for a door. He certainly makes a staement. And I have a santa ornament with an antique piece of a crazy quilt for a hat. He looks like he is up to mischief. And then there is a sweet little santa ornament with a wispy Cotswold beard.
Check them out on Ebay. Id name is Folkartfromvermont.
Thanks,
Gloria