Art by Golders ~ Complete with Beading

The last bead was sewn onto this beautiful wreath recently and it was returned to artist Golders DeWitt. What a beautiful project! I enjoyed working on it very much. Do you have art-on-fabric you'd like to have embellished with beading?

Art by Golders ~ WIP

Shortly before Christmas, artist and Facebook friend, Golders DeWitt (FB page), sent me a message: Would I be interested in beading one of her works of art? Tell me more, I responded as I gleefully rubbed my little hands together in anticipation. She sent me photos, approximate size and very few directions. (I liked that last one a lot.)

        Earlier this month, the art-on-fabric arrived, in duplicate. Golders had included one for me to keep for myself! …. I have already discussed, at length, the possibilities for this second piece with my mother (master quilter lady). It may eventually become the centerpiece of a quilted and beaded wall-hanging…but I digress ….

        Prepping fabric for beading:

1.  Hand-wash with a mild detergent and dry flat

2.  Iron with low heat and trim edges

3.  Sew together with 100% cotton batting and linen backing

4.  Lightly press again and hand-stitch opening closed

5.  Select seed bead colors and 4mm glass pearls





 

Current Project: A Kitten Called Ginger

Are you a multi-tasker? I certainly am. Juggling several things at a time is challenging and rewarding especially as, one-by-one, each thing is completed.

If you have been following my blog you know that one of my on-going projects is Orchid, which I continue to work on. I've also completed some Yellow Chicks just in time for Easter. The chicks began as artwork from my Biz Partner, Melody Lea Lamb.

 My current project is also from Melody's studio.

This is Ginger, so named because as I was foraging through all my fabric books and swatches looking for material for the back I came across fabric called ginger.

I thought it matched the little kitten fabric so well. Ginger should be available for sale in my Etsy shop within the next few days. As always, please leave me a comment if you would like to reserve Ginger for yourself. ($40.00)

Take a Peep at These Chicks

On this chilly, windy, the-rain-may-turn-to-snow day, it's been my pleasure to work with some of Melody Lea Lamb's warm & fuzzy art fabric http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/melody_lea_lamb

The Yellow Easter Chicks print was just the right size for creating some little beaded art Easter ornaments.

I work mainly with seed beads which can be a very slow process. At this time I have completed four ornaments. Here you see three ornaments that will be sold as a set in my Etsy shop.

Easter is April 24th ~ my goal is to have several more of these sweet Chicks available in time for the Holiday.

So There Were These Two Rabbits...

Just in time for Spring! This is the latest pillow in the Beaded Art line from Melody Lea Lamb and The Beaded Pillow.

This one-of-a-kind pillow is currently available in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebeadedpillow for $40.00. Use coupon code: ship4free and shipping within the U.S. is free!

Beaded Art Update

 Although it's only been a few short weeks since I "met" Melody Lea Lamb http://www.miniatureanimalart.com/ our joint venture of creating unique beaded art together is well underway.



Going Green Bunny





















Both items pictured here are available in my Etsy shop  
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebeadedpillow



It's always the Season to Believe



MLLamb's Art + My Beading = ....

......this very sweet Little Brown Bunny pillow.

She's the newest arrival in the Beaded Art Section of my Etsy shop.

Stop by and take a look.