Last Week of School!!!

I swear I am worse then the kids! This is our last week of school before summer vacation. That means finishing grades, cleaning the art room, saying goodbye for the summer and lots of work!
Somehow this weekend I have been able to fit in a little designing also...not sure how.

I have always loved cameos. I think it is amazing how they can be carved into delicate works of art!

I have a few cameo designs that are made into cross stitch patterns in my shop. They are all full stitches...no half stitcvhes here. Try stitching one when you have a little time to sit back and relax!!

Red, White & Blue!!!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Everyone. I know I have not written in a while. Between teaching and now taking care of my father -in -law...there is not much free time anymore!

We are planning to do take dad into Norfolk today for a little adventure...but before we do, I wanted you to see my Patriotic doll that is now in my Etsy shop...
Enjoy!

Summer Fairies

I am definitely getting that itch for summer vacation! It has been a very long school year for many reasons. My father in law has come to live with us. He is a very gentle and sweet man. He cannot see, so we are the caregivers as well as shoppers, rides to appointments, meals and much more.... It is so sad to think that he has other family here in Virginia Beach who refuse to be a part of his life and have left it all to us. Needless to say with working full time jobs, plus my little business, we are exhausted!
So when I finish a new doll it is a real accomplishment!
Here is a Little fairy I have finished as a custom order that will go out tomorrow! She has several layers of glittery tulle, some vintage fabrics and Angelina batting for hair!

Blog Award!!

Oh how sweet you are Teri...she has given me this super sweet award!! I will add my blogger ASAP...Thank you so much!! I am so honored!

Plush Fairy Party Favors!!

I just finished an order of 25 little fairies for a wonderful lady!! Actually it was for her 2 year old daughter. I have to say...it was so nice to be sewing little fairies for little girls...so sweet!!
I started by cutting all of the bodies out of a new felt I just purchased...it is a soft blush pink color, which I love. I don't like too bright of a pink for my dolls! It has to be just the right color!!
Next, I sewed all of the embroidery on the faces. They each have their own personality!!

The dresses are from a variety of pink and white patterned fabrics...a lot of roses!! Some polka dots.

I hand sew each doll together, stuff them and then add the hair which is also hand sewn on so it is secure.

Next are the soft ribbon wings. If I had had more time I would have added flowers and ribbons to the wings...Next time!!
Thank you all for looking!!

Snow at the Beach

Wow, I have lived in Virginia Beach for over 15 years and I have never seen so much snow!! We had several snow days from school last week...and here it is Saturday and another storm. It reminds me of my days in Buffalo...but not as cold and only 4" instead of 20"...
So today I stayed in and finished my new little plush bear!
I am off to put a log on the fire and sew up my next design.
Have a wonderful weekend!!

Ready for SPRING!!

It is a warm day in Virginia Beach today. After weeks of 30 degree weather...(We are not use to that here). It is feeling like Spring. It wont last, but it also wont be much longer when the sun warms the ground and we start to see some little flowers reaching up.
I have been trying so hard to stay ahead on my holiday designs, and this year I am finally getting things done early. I just love making heart plush pins, rings and bunnies. So today I listed a bunch of them. Hope you enjoy them!!