Free motion sewing with Judi Miller

 Wow...It seems I only ever even LOOK at my blog about once a year!!  It's tough when there's soooo much going and this is not one of the things I think about a lot.  It's funny how we creators just love to make stuff but have such a hard time telling everyone else about this stuff.

I won't make any promises but I'll try to be a little more focused on telling you what I'm up to.

So!  I took an amazing workshop with Judi Miller

 https://judimiller.ca/

Alllll about free motion sewing....My new favourite thing!!

This is my first real attempt at free motion sewing and I'm hooked.  Lots to learn still!

 My goodness this year is just a speeding by!  I've been busy do pet portraits, teaching, doing sewing alterations and upholstery.  Never a dull moment and I love it!  

I spent a lovely day creating a felted vase and have since needle felted some flowers on it

this is one of my classes.  Aren't they amazing???  Bet you can't tell which one is mine!

My latest pet portrait, Monty:)

these are my roommates/fur babies.  Oscar and Nellie.  I'm doing mini portraits to be made into fridge magnets

I'll try not to take as long to post next time!!!

Needle Felting workshop at La Fab sur Mill

Yesterday, I taught a needle felted landscape workshop to 14 amazing students...everyone was awesome!!

Everyone did a spectacular job and the focus was intense!  Silence reigned....all except the sounds of needles being embedded into fibre and foam:)

Kingston SheepDog Trials!

 I will be at the Kingston Sheep Dog trials this weekend.  Rain or shine, it'll be a blast!

It runs tomorrow through Sunday 9-5.

                                                              Kingston SheepDog Trials

Magic Wood Workshop is back!!

I'm thrilled to have been invited to The Maker's Lodge to teach this workshop.

this Sunday, Mar 5,  from 1-5pm!

 Pick a season and you can finish it in class!

Registration is  through Maker's Lodge.

makerslodge.ca

 

Come see me at my last show of 2022!

                                        

I'm a vendor on Saturday December 10th from Noon to 5pm with a special evening market from 6-9pm.

Enjoy the magic of Almonte and spend time with some truly incredible artisans.

My New furbabies

I'm so excited to welcome these lovely cats into my home.  I was definitely in the right place at the right time!  I lost my sweet girl Millsy a couple months ago and the house was just too empty so I reached out to a wonderful Cat Rescue named 

Whiskers and Alleycats

As I was about to adopt two adorable kittens, Lesa called and asked if I would be interested in these 2 MAINE COONS!  I capitalize that because I LOOOOVE Maine Coons!  My boy Cheddar was half Maine Coon.  So loveable.  I asked her how she knew I loved Maine Coons and she said "I see you're an artist and they're Art!"

It was a no-brainer!

This is Oscar

This is Noelle

 Aren't they the most gorgeous cats???  I'm truly lucky🤗😽

One and Only Arts and Craft Fair!

Come see me at the Sandy Hill Community Centre this Saturday November 12!  

 

Wow!  Almost 2 years since I posted here!  It's crazy how time flies!  Lots and lots has happened to me (plus that Pandemic!). I had a hip replacment, cleared and beautified my childhood home (Mom lived there for 60 years) and sold it.  Moved to beautiful Almonte Ontario.  Oh and started teaching 1st year animation at Max the Mutt Animation School in Toronto!  That last was completely due to Covid...I was approached to teach online mid-year and happily jumped right in.  

So busy is the operative word!  

After 6 months of gradual failing, my Mom passed away in her 100th year on earth.  It was gut wrenching.  

So!  Back to wanting to create again!  I was quite happy to not be part of craft shows by the time Covid took care of all things public (all that lugging!) but now I've got that itch again.  

I'm mostly concentrating on fibre related shows and my next show is coming up fast!  FibreFest in Almonte is resuming in-person on the weekend of Sept 10 and 11, 2022.  Come on down and see, touch, smell, and generally enjoy this back-to-normal.  Here are a few of the things I'm having fun with.....

The Gordland Art Show!

Come see me at my friend Gord's Fabulous backyard Art Show.  He's awesome and has invited me to be a part of his show.  Rain or shine...bring your masks and be prepared to be wooooowed!

 

Ottawa Horticultural Society Online Auction

This is a fabulous way to shop for all things planty and earthy and flowery.....Starts tomorrow through Saturday September 12, 2020

I've got 2 items up for auction!

I'm looking forward to brousing these gorgeous offerings!

 

Cheerfully Made Virtual Craft Market still on!

Wooow!!  This market is a rockin!!!!  If you're interested in viewing 183 makers of fine art and craft, come on over to

www.cheerfullymade.com

for some excellent retail therapy!!!

You can find me at

Wendo, handmaiden Canada....veeeery close to the end of the Maker list.  Always a factor when your name starts with a "W"!

I've already purchased some amazing work from my fellow makers....so if you're in the mood to lounge on your couch.......Click on Emily's fabulous Spotify playlist and browse at your leisure.
Show ends at 4pm Sunday May 10, 2020

ONE MORE SLEEP!!

This is the website where EVERYTHING is happening!!  Starting tomorrow May 7 at 6pm and ending Sunday (remember it's Mother's Day people!) at 4pm

www.cheerfullymade.com

www.bit.ly/CMVirtualMarket

Cheerfully Made Virtual Craft Market

SAVE THE DATES! From May 7th at 6pm until May 10th at 4pm, dozens of amazing Canadian makers (including me!) are coming together for the first ever Cheerfully Made Virtual Market just in time for Mother's Day weekend.
RSVP to the Facebook event for updates and we'll hope to "see" you there!
Linked in profile and at https://bit.ly/CMVirtualMarket

This house is Clean!

Thank you so much for those of you have purchased my kits in the recent couple weeks.  I so appreciate it as all my craft shows have been cancelled.  In these uncertain times, I would like to let you know that everything I sell was purchased or created before the Co-vid pandemic began.  I wash my hands whenever I come in to my house and wash them before touching anything that will go into the mailing of each item I ship. I am VERY cautious as my 97 year old Mum lives with me.   Please be aware that the cardboard box it comes in will have been handled by a bunch of people.  I would suggest you take everything out of the box and discard the box.

Needle felting is a great way to keep busy and vent those frustrations!  

We WILL get through this!

Wendo Fründe bag workshop

I'm excited to announce I have a new workshop available.  It's pretty special!
my

WENDO FRÜNDE BAG

Fründe means Friend and I'm changing up my workshops to include these lovely statement felted bags.  My sheep work particularly well on this black felted background of a bag.  This bag is perfect for those farmers market shopping trips, or storing your knitting in.  The handles are long enough to fit comfortably hanging from your shoulder.  My first Fründe workshop will be at Stréve Gallery and Design studio in Perth on Mar 15, 2020.  If you're still hankering to do a Magic Woods workshop, I'll be teaching that one at Stréve on Mar 14, 2020.  Take care on this eve of another snow storm!

MacFair 2019!

this is SUCH a fabulous show!!  Short and sweet!  10-3 Saturday December 7, 2019

It's my last Christmas show...see you there!

OVWSG Sale and Exhibition

This is a great show that is held at the Glebe Commumity Centre every year.

There are outstanding vendors selling  all things fibrelicious!!

Woodstock Fleece Festival here I come!!!

This is one of my favourite shows...I travel quite far to do this one day show!  I'm teaching tomorrow (Friday...My burst out of the frame tulips!) and the show is on Saturday 9-5.  Come see me in Booth 7 in the auditorium (right in front of the kitchen) . Shout out to the Caterers too!  Gusto catering is fabulous!!

https://gustocatering.ca/

Burst out of the Frame Tulips workshop

My Tulips workshop is completely booked for November 17, 2019!  So, due to its popularity, I will be teaching this class on Sunday November 24, 2019 as well.  No experience is necessary and we will finish this 5 x 7 piece in the 5 hours of the class.

The workshop is $40

Supplies are $35

and if you'd like to frame it at the workshop

the frame costs $15.

Kitchissippi United Church

Island Park Dr., Ottawa, ON

https://goo.gl/maps/9hz4yejjgJiQkGMC9