This may be the only time you ever see me blog in French. It’s a totally fitting title for a canvas that is completely full of joyous flowers. . . and one white cat. I think the flowers speak for themselves. Silk Chenille, garniture from Access Commodities, fabulous beads and treasures. It makes me happy. […]
Johanna Virtanen
Fairy Wings and Gowns
I mentioned that while I was working on the White Cat mystery by Johanna Virtanen that I was also editing the guide to bring another of Johanna’s canvases, Wings, to life. They really are similar canvases. The background and face are complete on Wings, so now we get to do the fun stuff! Not that […]
Wings!
I’ve decided to change things up a bit. You know I like to do that right? We are stitching merrily away on the White Cat from Johanna Virtanen. Lesson #3 is tomorrow. There is another canvas that is oh so similar that has spoken to so many of you, Wings. I decided to make this […]
It’s all in the Eyes
What big beautiful eyes this little girl has! You already know I have a thing about polka dots, right? I also apparently have a thing for the big eyed girl paintings of the 1960’s. Oh well, at least I know myself. Yesterday was lesson two of the White Cat Mystery Class featuring the art of […]
How to stitch a painting?
Sometimes we fall in love with a canvas and then the reality sets in. I’ve got to stitch this thing. WOW! What was I thinking? There’s a million colors here. They all blend so pretty from one shade to the next. How can I stitch it and make it pretty? Keep it true to the […]
