Old Glory

 I've had this design for more than 35 years. Just recently, I decided to resurrect it, make a few flags and put them on my new Etsy site. The technique is called Bargello! Sounds like a dish doesn't it...but it's a process of stitching fabric together, then cutting it and arrranging to form a flag caught in the wind. Then stitiching it all together again. What a process! It takes time, but every single flag is different. They are padded and machine quilted and look great on a wall. 

If you want to take a look at my site go to:

www.etsy.com/shop/arundelroad

Jenni Elliott's Extraordinary Bags

Jenni Elliott’s bags are not only beautiful, hand-crafted and extremely durable, but they also express her love of cats. For other like-minded feline lovers, she provides a glimpse into her world. She loves them! She adores their funny little antics, and their personalities. In essence, she is a cat person.

However, not all bags have an image of a cat. Some are created in plain fabric as can be seen in these photos. Personally, I prefer having one of Jenni’s creations over my shoulder. It opens conversation and fun with everyone I meet---what could be better?

Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KittyKentHandmade

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittykenthandmade

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kittykenthandmade

Cosmic Series

The latest from Stuart John Wallace in his Cosmic Series. So different from some of his other artwork...notice the abundance of white space...so unusual for him. For more information and to see many, many more images, please go to:

www.stuartjwallace.com.

 

Singer Sewing Advice Manual from 1949

 

Although the photo in this post is not a Singer sewing machine...I have wonderful memories of learning how to sew on a Singer treadle machine, graduating quickly to a hand machine, and finally to an electric machine. Don't believe I ever followed the advice from the Singer Sewing Machine manual from 1949, but it does provide a glimpse into the thinking of that period. Lipstick indeed!!