Work Space Dreams

Because of my desire to continually learn new crafts and collect crafting supplies. . . I'm now in the design stages of a new work area. . . this would be for my Needle Felting, Wool Accessories, Painting and ETSY / 1000MARKETS.

DESIRES:
Window - Brightness
Lots of Light for Working
Near Wood Stove for winter heat

Photo Box - Picture taking area (clip on lights & white background)

Needle Felt Portraits in Shadow Box Frames hung on wall when not packed for shows
Tall Stool (painted bright colors for fun)
Large "L" Countertop (workable when standing or on stool)
Hang Craft Show Pendant Banner for the fun of it
Removable Display shelves 12" by 9" routered for acrylic cubes (protect my felted sculptures)
Large tin trash can
Magnetic Board framed
Cork Board covered with cool fabric
Peg Board (have a whole 9' wall in my utility/sewing room and LOVE it!!! ) Paint with metallic paint??
Old frame with glass for dry erase board (cool paper/fabric background)
Xacto knives/Pencils/Pens displayed in antique vases, jars or clay pots
Wire strung with display clips hanging from it
Magnetic knife holder on Cork board frame
Electric outlets for counter top (no more extension cords!!!)

My sewing area will remain the same. I might even take pictures of it, once the work bench is done and my storage re-arranged to the point where I don't look like I'm sewing in a tunnel under piles of tubs and fabric.

For Sewing Organization - Check Out This Blog

http://thedomesticdiva.wordpress.com/

• Getting Started
• Part I - Fabric
• Part II - Thread
• Part III - Needles, Pins and Stabilizers
• Part IV - Laces, Trims and Ribbons
• Part V - Sewing Library: Patterns, Embroidery Designs, Magazines and Books
• Part VI - Notion Commotion
Part VII - Sewing Room Design

The cold we've had the last few days has really taken its toll on my motivation - it saps my energy and after doing the basics of keeping a house running. Doesn't help that my elbow that I injured a long while ago training a rescued dog (when she knocked me on the cement during a "doing it right" party), aches from strain I was putting on it needle felting Christmas orders and working. . . I know shelving books is so hard. LOL

Actually it seems to be the repetitive motion of checking in the books from the cart while sitting at the desk. . . yes, I am now moving my position around more, taking better breaks and the elbow is getting better. Soon, I hope. . . a lovely horse, Sparky the Quarter Horse, is waiting on me to finish him.

abby guinea pig

abby guinea pig
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

This portrait of a Abyssinian Cavy is for a young lady in Japan for Christmas. . . She wanted a baby of her 2 and this was her parent's solution. Abyssinian's are a rough-coated breed with eight to ten rosettes all the body.

The Princess and the Monkey: Tutorials

The Princess and the Monkey: Tutorials

pokin' my nose in

stanley
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Just pokin' the cavy's nose in to see who is stopping by

*chirp, chirp* *grumble, grumble*

Granny Two Shoes: Crafts: Preserving Newspaper Clippings

Granny Two Shoes: Crafts: Preserving Newspaper Clippings

english pony

Sculpture now resides in a Horse Themed Bedroom, proudly displayed in a shadowbox frame next to a whole bunch of ribbons. This young lady's Grandma had so much fun ordering and supervising the sculpture of this portrait.

english pony
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

guinea pigs for christmas

pile of needle felt piggies (guinea pigs
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

all of the needle felt cuties are about 6 week old sized cavies. . . a pile of piggies!

Emmie, the Jersey

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Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

This needle felt portrait is for my nephew who showed Emmie for 2 years. . . from calf til calving. . . in 4-H and just loved her. I have to get a pic of the finished project because I gave it away before getting a photo of the baby Emmie head framed with the adult Emmie head!

wristlets

wristlets
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

A new thing to try with wool sweaters that are felted! Keeps the hand and wrist warm and the fingers free to needle felt!

secret santa gifts

secret santa gifts
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Secret Santa gifts from my Pit Bull Forum friend. . . the dogs are enjoying new collars and coats and I'm enjoying the scarf and gloves.

craft class

craft class
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Set-up at the crafting class at my Library. . . everyone wants to have more crafting classes after this. Especially where they can sign up for JUST Needle Felting. . .

There are no pictures of the class itself because I was just a hair busy!

guinea pig meets pit bull

guinea pig meets pit bull
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Even though the pit bulls are rodent hunters and enjoy a good tumble in the swamp. The house pets are introduced properly and NOT ON THE MENU. For the most part Ready wants to clean them like a puppy and Cruiser (pictured) runs when a piggie is put on the floor without supervision. . . He dosn't want to get accused of anything. . .

jada, the pit bull

jada, the pit bull
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Happy customers

Comment from Custom Order Clients and New Friends:

iPhone Case:
Cannot put into words how I feel about this seller and her products. Her friendly and sincere personality shines in the quality of her products. Barbara took the time to know more about me and what I was looking for in this particular product. Once it arrived, my iPhone case was more than I had anticipated it to be! I use it everyday and love the personal touches that were put into it. You would have to take me down to get it from me! I love it for its quality and personalization. More over, I love it for the wonderful person who "made" it for me...from her heart!

Guinea Pig Portrait:
He is here!

Thank you so much. He is perfect!

Horse Portrait:
Che arrived today and I'm thrilled! I could not see how much wonderful detail it had on the photo. I think she's going to love it and I'm also happy that we're exchanging our Christmas gifts tomorrow!!

AND I love the little snowman. HE's going on my coat for tomorrow.

Thank you sooooo much! This is a very special gift.
. . . . . . . . . . . .
she loves him. She was going to wear him on her jacket that night. Then I think she wants to somehow hang him on her tree! She really liked the "actual white" on the chin and snip.

So it was a success!

Yellow Lab, Body's Portrait:
received the package and it is in being framed. The frame is seven inches square, ebony fabric which goes up two inch, and covered in glass to protect this precious piece. I love it! I will send you a photo when I get it back, which is why I have not gotten back to you. I think you are a talented lady.

Pumpkin Pin:
Wonderful, wonderful. Already got a compliment my first time wearing it!!

Guinea Pigs:
so cute guinea pig , very well made ,thanks (France)

Rottie Portrait:
Awesome work .....looks just like my dog....

Arabian Horse Pin:
Thank you for such a fast delivery of a beautiful felt pin.
We shall have to discuss a pair of cat pins in the new year if you are interested.

Corgi Portraits:
O.M.G. I am literally speechless. Even though I saw pics, I was NOT prepared for just how much these really would look like my corgi, Ein. So so soft, so so adorable, and the Nick corgi is going to be the PERFECT gift for my future father in law. Nick is his baby, and I can't think of a better gift to give him than a soft, fuzzy, miniature 3-D "portrait" of his baby.

Highly, highly recommend this seller!

Pumpkin Pin Cushion:
This is SO cool! I love it- lovely work, fast shipping, well packaged. Thanks! I don't want to put it down. :)

Personalized I Can Build a Snowman Can:
Darling Snowman Can!! Thanks for the extra carrot!! Happy Howlidays!! ^..^

needle felt dog wool coat

dog wool sweater recycled vest
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

My first attempt at a dog coat. . . modeled by our boy but made for a female dog to protect her hairless belly.

All the needle felt decorations other than the name are to cover slits or moth holes in beautiful green felt. Goodwill wool sweater fulled in the washing machine into felt. Cut into a vest using the original neck hole. the sweater sleeves are refashioned into the belly band that velcros at the dog's back.

Stanley the needle felt and Molly the American Guinea Pig

Stanley the needle felt and Molly the American Guinea Pig
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Molly is 4 weeks old American with Satin gene (meaning 1/2 of her babies would be a American Satin if bred with a Satin male) and Stanley is a portrait of a Chicago Teddy. . .

Molly is the much anticipated replacement to Drama. My 9 yo that wouldn't even show the Judge the sex of his cavy at fair time is now planning breedings and wanting to learn more and more about genetics. . . well, atleast a herd of guinea pigs will be much less costly space wise than when my older brother plays with dairy cow genetics. . .

Che the Dutch Warmblood/Arabian

Che the Dutch Warmblood/Arabian
Originally uploaded by PitBullLadyDesigns

Commissioned piece for an awesome Texas Artist. . . .

Check her out at www.wildwood-studio.com

Learn Needle Felting

Hastings Public Library
Craft Night
December 10, 2008
6:00pm - 3 short term Holiday Crafts
6:30-7:30pm - Needle Felting Cupcake Pin
7:30-8pm finishing up short term crafts

Learn the basics of needle felting, including 3-d elements and leave with a needle felting kit to continue on your own. Material cost $10.00

Needle Felting Display in the Library in prior Blog Post.