Tis the Season..for Giveaways!

That's right, giveaways must be ringing in the air! So, I am going to join in on the fun. I will be giving a small stash of fabric (cottons and fancy), some fibers, seed beads, and buttons...suitable for a CQ block or two. Here is a picture:

Post a comment that includes an email address to contact you (if you aren't a blogger member) so that I can get an address if you are the winner. I will do one entry per person and another entry if you link this giveaway from your blog. (If you do link from your blog, please let me know that you did in your comment.)

Post comments by December 9th at 1200 EST. A random drawing will be held to determine the winner shortly thereafter.

Not so Plain Jane

In the current issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, I was inspired by the dolls created by Nola Hart. She had a basic body pattern in the issue, so I decided to make an attempt at my second art doll. (The first one was never completed...lol)

What came of it is: Not so Plain Jane.

She started out as a piece of plain old natural muslin. I started out with a purple metalic followed by a lime green fabric paint by Pebeo (setacolor). Her "shoes" are black setacolor and her "stockings" are a green acrylic. Jane's hair is silk throwster by Stef Francis (which I still don't know if it is attached well.). Her clothes are various scraps of ribbon, brocade-ish type, and silk fabrics.

A close-up of her head:

My husband thinks that I am some kind of lunatic for making this, but I enjoyed myself. So, that is all that counts!

But, what in the heck do you do with the dolls that you make? I'm not really a nick-nacky type of person, so it seems strange to me to just have it sitting out on a shelf or something.

Another Fantastic Giveaway at...

Here is a picture of one of several lots of items that Cathy from Crazy by Design is giving away on her blog! You can check it out here: http://cathyscrazybydesign.blogspot.com/

In the spirit of the holidays (and the fact that I have so much stuff), I think that I am going to put together a giveaway as well. Check back soon...

Meadow Street Rose

While perusing blogs this evening, I ran across a link for a fabulous giveaway! A gorgeous rose that can be used for any variety of things! Here is the link for Wayside Treasures: http://waysidetreasures-sandi.blogspot.com/

Peggy's Xmas DYOB

At CQ International, I am participating in a Christmas/Winter "Do Your Own Block" round robin. Peggy's blocks were the first ones for me to work on. On top is the blank block and below that is the picture of the block with my additions.

Above is another of Peggy's blocks. We have one less member than expected so we each have to add a little something to one other block that was sent. I added the beaded wheat ear seam treatment and the gold reindeer.

Totally Useless SAL Progress

Well, it certainly has been a while since I posted my status in regards to the Totally Useless SAL. http://dragonmyneedle.blogspot.com/ I definately have been filling my vessel though.

Now, since the end of the year is coming up, I need to figure out what to do with all of the threads that I have collected. Anybody have some good ideas?

Xmas/Winter DYOB II

Here is a picture of the blocks that I made up for a new round robin. This is a "Do Your Own Block" series in Christmas/Winter theme done on CQ International. The blocks are 6" each.

I love the Christmas theme and have been working on several larger size blocks. One of which participated in a recently finished round robin. Eventually, all of these blocks with the Christmas theme will be put together into a wall hanging for above the fire place during the holiday season.