Creative Cue: "East"

I signed up to participate in a challenge called "Creative Cue" from Three Creative Studios when the new year began. Each week a cue will be given and this week's cue was "East". At first I thought of the snow we're experiencing here in the eastern part of the country, but I'm a little tired of making snow scenes. Instead I decided to make a plate of sushi! I embroidered this by hand and used watercolor pencils for a little color. I'm going to put a border on it and make it into a little pillow for my favorite sushi lover!

Unfortunately, I've decided not to continue with this challenge. I love Three Creative Studios and everything that Terri, Sue and Vicki do, but I've decided to pursue a few categories of ideas of my own for the year. Among them are People watching, Little Sweeties, Snapshots and Adornments.  You'll see what these categories are about as time goes on. I'm actually trying to organize my thoughts and plan ahead for a change! This is very unlike me, and I'm looking forward to producing some new work!!

A New Name!

I've made a small change in my blog, a new name which, I hope, reflects my intentions in creating positive, joyful and sometimes humorous images with fabric and thread. My blog address is still the same, so I hope you'll continue to visit as we all embark on a new adventure in creativity for the new year!

Have a wonderful week!
Warmly,
Judy 

Happy New Year!

A new year always feels fresh and promising to me. I find it hard to believe that it has been three years since I began this blog! It has gone through many changes and there are more to come! I'm looking forward to a fresh new year of blogging and creating and to meeting even more talented bloggers and seeing their creations!
For now, I am on my way back from sunny California to what promises to be snowy Boston!

Here are a few bits of nature which I have enjoyed immensely during my visit...

Back to reality in a few hours, but with happy memories of family, fun and sunshine to carry us through the rest of the winter!

Happy New Year everyone!

Warmly,

Judy

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!