Family Tree

Today's project was to make my Family Tree, and can I just say I adore the way it turned out!!  Have a great week everyone.

xxx

susan

You Ain't Nothing Without.........

This is the final week of my free motion class, and I still have 4 projects to complete.  I've learned so much and acquired new skill, now it's all about the practice.  

xxx

Susan

Bloom Where You Are Planted

This past weeks class project with Jenny Doh / Cynthia Shaffer was to make an apron using the phrase: “Bloom Where You Are Planted.” I have made a variety of aprons in the past, however this projected required me to free motion stitch the words on to the fabric.

Despite the fact that I already had the fabric I needed, I still ended up at Joann's, looking for inspiration and burlap. While shopping it became more obvious that with each smile, conversation, laughter that transpired a feeling of happiness was blooming in the air.

This is when I came to this conclusion that when you bloom where you are planted happiness is sure to follow.

xxx

susan

Free Motion Style

Here are some more projects from my free motion stitching class, it's so much fun. I love learning new creative ideas while developing my own STYLE. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

xxx

susan

Wonderful Birthday

I just celebrated my 50th birthday party, OMG, did I really just write that number down. I am ready to let go of my expectations of what life should or would be and embrace this life with all it's glory.

My artistic journey is a series of successes and failures. Disillusionment and disappointment has thrown me into turmoil for several months at a time. I questioned everything regarding my creative life, while being completely unaware that I was making a difference in the lives of others. This struggle opened the door for some very special people in my life to come forward with priceless encouragement .

With this birthday I gave myself the gift of art without expectations, premission for imperfection, art without obligation, art without a destination. To be an artist not seeking approval or acceptance.

I still aspire to sell my artwork, teach classes and maybe even someday write a book. However, the joy of just creating and giving gifts to my friends and family is priceless. With that said, here is a picture of a beautiful, amazing doll that I received from my sister. This priceless birthday gift will be a constant reminder of my artist journey.

xxx

susan

p.s. the lettering is my own font.

Free Motion Stitching Class

I signed up for this really cool Free Motion Stitching class with Cynthia Shaffer

and Jenny Doh. This is week one and I'm sharing pictures of my sewing machine.

I purchased a Janome DC 4030 last year, this machine is so easy to use! More importantly, it's pretty. Yes, it's pretty! I have a lot to learn about sewing and what better way to learn than playing with art projects.

I recently participated in my first Free Motion Quilting class at a local fabric/quilting store.

But this online class with Cynthia is all about playing with your sewing machine,

some of my practice sheets look like I'm scribbling with my sewing machine, LOVE IT!

Hearts for Winter

You have to love February because of Valentine's Day

With all the snow and cold weather we all could use a few heart warming

words from someone special.

"I Love You"

"Be Mine"

"Your My True Love"

There is nothing greater than loving someone and being loved.

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

I used my Fanciful Outline Alphabet stamps on canvas,

fabric ink, FW ink, rubber stamps, and fabric scraps,

etc.