Embroidery Project Update

The major portion of my embroidery project is now finished, so now it's on to the next phase, which is to embroider the letters which will go around the border. My next update should be of the completed project!

Kyla's Birdhouses Reach The Artful Eye

Kyla's Country Crafts barn board birdhouses and Carolyn's Fiber Crafts crochet over jute pieces are now both on display at The Artful Eye in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Carolyn now has a rug, place mats and mug rugs. Kyla has several birdhouses and a little bench. This lovely store is open seven days a week. The owner will be making the space next door available for a flea market every saturday  starting March 24. Watch the website for more details. 

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Placemats for the Seasons

 SPRING: Iris and Daffodils

WINTER: Snow Shine

FALL:  Red Maple

SUMMER: Azaleas and Water :Lilies

The four season place mats are done in crochet over jute. They show an interpretive design that came from the rug done in this technique earlier. These take much less time and look very nice on the table. They may be a bit busy, so I have planned to do more placemats with 2 colors in a frame, or perhaps 3 blocks. Less time and more flexibility with match napkins or dishes, etc. These will be available at The Artful Eye in St. Johnsbury, Vermont during the week of Feb 27.   Check out this great new shop at       www.theartfuleye.com

Embroidery Project

I have been spending much of my time working on a large embroidery commission. When it is finished, it will have an inscripted border and will measure approximately 36 X 30 inches. It is for an Orthodox Church in California and will be used in their Good Friday worship service. My goal is to have it completed by April 1st. It is a very time consuming task, but fortunately, I love embroidery! I will post another photo when it is finished.

The Artful Eye

The day I met Lisa McDonough at her new shop, The Artful Eye in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, was a very special day. I showed her my crochet over jute work,  (see pics) a rug and mug rugs. She was impressed enough to take them for the store. I am out there and so excited! The mug rugs have hearts on them for this month's holiday, others will be plain, striped or have blocks of colors.  I have started sets of 4 place mats using the colors and design in the rug.  Check out the gallery on her website, or stop into the shop if you are in ST J. It is wonderful place, full of rustic country furniture, country style decorations, artwork....all hand made by artists and craftspeople from the local area. I guess that means ME!