hello kidos

These two and one other bear will be in the shop on Sunday am... say around 9:30am CST. I've been working a whole lot this week, but after finishing these up this afternoon, I'm taking a little time in the garden now. It will be my first time digging in the dirt this spring and I can't wait to get into my new front yard. Enjoy your weekend everyone! and Happy Mother's Day Mamas!

coming together...

This fine lady is getting a little companion today- (everythings cutout but not yet sewn). She's slowly coming together and all the colors seem just right to me- springy but unexpected. I love the fabric I used for her shirt. I bought it ages ago and it's a sweet cotton print from Japan, which is now nearly gone- It's sad to see my scraps get used up but I suppose that just makes room for more.

in the works

I hope to post a few new pieces in the shop this weekend- perhaps on Sunday- between celebrating with my family... happy day moms! this little girl and a yet to be hashed out little boy are both in the works.  until then- I'm back to stitching...

in the mail

these among a few others are on their way to Jen at Earth Angels Toys today... goodbye all!

one.. two..

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a hat...

why is it that every bear is made cuter with a hat and pom pom. perhaps this holds true for people too?

all in the works this week...

all these guys have been on my work table in the last few weeks. Many will be on their way to Earth Angels Toys this week and a few will be up in the shop soon... I even have a few others in the works- stay tuned here for more info about the new pieces in the shop or contact Jen from Earth Angels to get your hands on these sweetpeas.

... Goodbye Maurice

I'm in the studio today and as I settled down to make a post, I cued up "Fresh Air", my daily ritual, only to find this:

Author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, whose classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are became a perennial and award-winning favorite for generations of children, died Tuesday. He was 83.

  I posted about his profoundly beautiful conversation with Terry Gross a few months ago. Their discussion about death and dying- life and living, so moved me I've listened to in many times since it aired. You will be missed M.S., but we'll keep your memory very much alive through your books in this house- and I will treasure your words about the brevity of life for the rest of my days.

on the work table today... one two and soon three.

dreamy bouquet on your doorstep...

As a child I would gather flowers from my mom each Mayday- she was so good at making little things feel so special- on silly holidays, big moments, and frankly every day. Now, Mayday brings the Mayday Parade- hands down my favorite parade of all time. It's a celebration of Spring and life and the biggest outpouring of creativity and community I can think of. I'm excited for this weekends events more than usual this year because I feel like I could use a little burst of energy. The studio has been slow for me, and this pregnancy seems to have zapped me of all my usual motivation to GET THINGS DONE! Perhaps I'm turning a new zen leaf... one where it doesn't matter so much what the product of any given task is- but the act itself- but that's not quite where I'm at either. So, here I am. I suppose I'll just have to ride this particular hormonal moment out and see where it leads. Here's to hoping it's towards an optimistic & energetic period. Until then, I'll slowly keep working and playing and making and today- WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY MAYDAY!