A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness;. It teaches industry and thrift;. Above all it teaches entire trust. Working in the garden when I have time. I enjoy working with my hands. Every time I imagine a garden in an architectural setting,. It turns into a magical place. I think of gardens I have seen,. That I believe I have seen, that I long to see,. I love things that are indescribable,.

Louisville, KY, United States. Most of my work can be purchased through ebay auctions. Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Meet Koda, a new 3. 75 inch Old World bear pattern. I used vintage rayon for the first time. He turned out pretty cute. Old Glory won Honorable Mention at the Kentucky State Fair. The only Honorable Mention ribbon.

Saturday, September 22, 2012. Friday, September 2, 2011. Time for a SALE! .

Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Saturday, January 22, 2011.

You may remember Mabel who was made from the same pattern, I had a request for a replica of her with a lace collar instead of a skirt. It can be quite difficult to make two bears look exactly the same but I got close, what do you think? Links to this post. Wednesday, 26 March 2014.

Saturday, June 8, 2013. Dress, Bonnet and Apron. Seems like Spring has been flying by, without a lot of time for sewing and dollmaking. This week, I finally finished dressing my Gail Wilson Izannah Walker kit doll! I am planning a winter outfit for her with the long sleeved dress, another apron and cape. Sunday, April 14, 2013. Gail Wilson Izannah Walker Inspired Doll.

I paint with acrylics, colored pencils and graphite on handmade textured paper to create textures and depth in my paintings. The first picture book both written and illustrated by me, will be published by.