New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, the moon is full, and I'm starting to think about resolutions for 2010! Some I have already started on, having undertaken a healthy eating and exercise program in November. Already I am feeling so much better!

There are so many things I want to manifest in the new year, including a renewed energy in my artwork.

To me, there is nothing more blissful than spending several hours immersed in a project, unmindful of time going by. I truly love to create pictures and bits of needleart that bring a smile to a viewer's face. That is my bliss.

I hope that the New Year is full of such moments for each and every person who reads this. May you find real happiness in whatever it is that you love to do!

Have a lovely and safe New Year's Eve!

Warmly,

Judy

Holiday Craftiness

We have been in California for the last five days, spending Christmas with our extended family!

The scenery is a far cry from New England's snowy landscape.

I received some very thoughtful, crafty gifts for Christmas!

Today the ladies of the family had a lovely brunch together, followed by a card-making party using Stampin Up products. Tracy demonstrated for us and brought some beautiful samples to inspire us!

We managed to create quite a mess as we worked around the coffee table!

And here we are with our creations!

Back row, l to r: Teka, Barbara, Debbie, Ellie, Emilie, and Kate.

Front row: Our hostess, Becca and me.

Throughout the proceedings, Becca's dog, Abby, supervised and lent support!!

It was such a lovely morning of friendship, laughter and creativity!! 

Holiday Greetings

I wish every person who reads this post, old friend or new, a very happy holiday season!

"Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men."

Enjoy!

All is Calm..

rush, rush, rush

go, go, go

stress,stress, stress

and then...

SNOW!!

We've had a storm, everything is frosted, and the scene is set for Christmas!
 Kids are happy, snowblowers are roaring -
 looks like winter around here!

Pet Portrait Completed!

Today I completed and shipped the dog portrait I've been working on. A big sigh of relief always accompanies a completed order!! This is a beautiful Malamute and she is resting on some snow, so I decided to carry the blue-gray color into the border, with a white inner border.

Here are some closer shots:

Stitching definitely lends itself to pet portraits!!

This piece is entirely stitched by machine.

Hope the owner likes it!!

Here are three more cards created by Janice, also known as "Summer Girl", from Reyn's Nest.

I'm a bit behind in posting them, but the collection, celebrating the 25 days leading up to Christmas,

is beautiful. Thank you so much for these treasures, Janice. I know that everyone who reads

 my blog is enjoying them.

Right now I feel like I'm way behind on my "to do" list!

For one thing, I owe Janice several ATCs!

I did just finish the pet portrait I've been working on, and I

 will photograph it in the morning and post about it.

I have a few little gifts to finish, cards to get out in the morning,

preparations to make for our trip next week, etc., etc.

It's a busy time, but I'm trying to enjoy the season

while buzzing around doing a million errands!!

Felt Brooches

I have always loved to make tiny things, and enjoyed making these Christmas brooches a few years ago.

The Christmas trees are 2" tall!

Fun to make, especially the button snowman and black cat.

After the holidays I plan to make some abstract, fiber art pins, using some of the textural fabrics and embellishments I've been collecting.

For now, back to working on a custom order, with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on the TV.

Hope everyone is having a not-too-stressful, enjoyable week!