chalk mural!

47th and Sandy Blvd.

something beautiful

I recently went to first Thursday downtown and had a wonderful time looking around galleries and finding really beautiful art. I wanted to share one artist I fell in love with at the Froelick gallery, I think you will fall in love too!

Susan Suebert will seriously change your life. Her photos are to die for. She uses ambrotype, a technique I wasn't familiar with before but now I can't get enough of it. Here are some of my favorites. Here is her blog, have a look-see!

Crafty Wonderland

Today I went to the Oregon Convention Center to Crafty Wonderland! Such a great event for anyone that loves to create and appreciates homemade goods. I ventured off, alone, two hours before doors opened to be one of the first in line to receive my free goody bag full of wonderful treats from the venders. I got a Chinook Book, a handmade notebook, hair clips, small prints, and lots of info on stores and local shops that sell PDX art work. It was so worth it to come early! I would strongly advise you to look up theses artists and see the beauty the make. Some of my favorites are:

Misha Ashton Photography

Nikki McClure - I didn't get to meet her, but if I did I would have peed myself!O.Boy.Studios

Phoebe Owens - that lamp is so amazing!

Plywerk

Dolcetti Jewelry

Faune Yerby- Brooklyn NY

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So many talented people in one room, it was inspiring! Next year, perhaps I'll inspire someone... because I'll be there with my own booth! EEK!! if I get accepted.

Hailey's Quilt

I made this quilt for my lovely niece. She makes my heart sing!

birthday quilt!

My best work I've done thus far in my journey with my sewing machine... I must say, I am so proud of myself! I look at this thing and think, I really made that? I'm sorry if I sound self centered... I just am so excited! I'm looking forward to making more quilts and things for people I love, and people I don't even know yet!

This quilt is for my life long friend Autumn, she is the most amazing artist I have ever had the privilege of knowing on such a deep level. I love her so so much. This quilt is for her, everything about it has meaning that she understands. Happy Birthday to my wonderful friend!

not much has changed...

some crafty birds

I made these pillows a few months ago when the husband and I first got married. I needed to make hour home a little more warm and home-ish. This was my first attempt at applique and, if I do say so myself, I think they turned out pretty dang good.




Next project for the living room will be some coordinating drapes for our sad looking windows! By the way, appliques have saved my life. I am loving this whole new world I've just began exploring!