I'm really excited to share that I will be participating in the first Teddies Worldwide Online Bear Show in November.  There will be a host of wonderful artist from all over the world participating so be sure to mark your calendars for November 20 & 21.  Here's a little sneak peek of what I will have to offer.  Stay tuned for more tempting news and updates.

Thanks for visiting!
Shantell

My latest quilt project....DONE!

I finished my latest quilt project yesterday while watching TV. It's so nice to just sit with a nice soft quilt draped over your lap and hand sew at your own speed. I find it very relaxing.

I had to stand on an end table and the arm of an overstuff chair on my tippy toes to get ALL of the quilt in my picture. I'm glad I didn't fall on my butt...now that would have looked funny.

Enjoy

For the Love of Quilts

I think everyone should have their own quilt...even a new baby. So after going through all my quilt books, choosing fabrics in just the right color scheme and obsessing as I always do, I finished this little crib size quilt for my dear friend, Aleta and her little grandbaby. I forgot to photograph the backside (silly me) but it's the middle shade of pink with cream polka dots...and oh so cuddly soft flannel.

Hugs,

Spring Please!!! ~ Blog Giveaway

As promised, I'm doing another blog giveaway. I just love them...participating in them, crossing my fingers hoping it's my name drawn and even more doing them and giving away a little something special from my own hand & heart.

If you would like to win this violety, stripey barefooted Annie just leave a comment stating "Spring Please." You can always leave a comment even if you don't want to win. Those are lovely too!!

Annie is about 10 inches tall. Created using tea-stained 100% cotton muslin & wool hanspun curly hair. Her dress & bow are made from quilting cotton. Her features are all hand painted & sealed.

I'll draw a winner on February 28th.

Thanks for peeking!!!

First Annies of 2009

Gosh, two post in one day!!!

Here's a picture of the two Annies I talked about in my earlier post. Annie in Yellow Flowers and Annie in Polka-Dots. I may change their names yet. I can't decide whether to individually name them or call them all Annie something-0r-other. It's a dilemma...LOL

XOXO

Annie & Babette!!

Here they are, my blog giveaway duo...10" Annie & 3" Babette.

Annie & Babette

Annie & Babette

Babette (close up)

There's still time to sign up by either posting a comment here or on my original blog giveaway post below or by sending me a private email. You have until November 30th and then I'll draw on December 1st. Whoo hoo!!! I just love celebrating my birthday all month long. Fun fun fun!!!


P.S. I'm not liking my new light tent very much or else it's not liking me. Definitely gotta learn how to work with it...always something to learn. :O)


Hugs,

BERT says TRICK OR TREAT

LOOKY...can you believe it...a new dumpling!!! This poor little bear has been in pieces on my worktable for months just waiting to be a bear. Poor thing...but I think he was worth the wait. Here are some quicky preview photos. I'm in the process of shopping for a light tent and lights. All this dragging my stuff outside for photo ops at just the right lighting times is for the birds...tweet tweet. :O)

Meet BERT just in time for Halloween, although, he didn't want to dress up in a costume. He wanted everyone to meet him as a real bear no gimmicks...just BERT. BERT stands tall at 9 inches. He's stuff firmly with polyfil, glass pellets and a few stainless steel bb's in his belly for a nice hefty weight. Bert's fur is a nice thick pile german mohair in a rich chocolate brown and I've hightlighted his wool felt footpads and face using a dry brush technique in black. BERT's cute little nose has been carefully stitched with black embroidery floss and then sealed with a non-yellowing matte sealer to protect it for years to come. He is 5-way cotterpin jointed for ease in posing.

If you are interested in adopting BERT, his adoption fee is $110 with free shipping to US. Of course international buyers are always welcome. Just email me!!!

Thanks for peeking in on BERT.

Hugs,