making things

Norwich Arts Council

2008-12-01T17:43:00.000-08:00

In the midst of the "mad holiday dash" (the countdown begins!) I dropped off some artwork to the Norwich Arts Council, today. The show is called 6x6 and all the artwork is... wait for it.... 6"x6". Yup. Opening this friday evening, December the 5th. I only wish I had pictures to share....

I know, I am lame....

2008-11-13T16:49:00.000-08:00

It's been ages since I posted. I know. I'm sorry. "What's going on?", you are wondering. Well, I have been teaching an after-school program called "Project Runway" at City Arts in Providence, RI. Two afternoons a week I have the joy of teaching Jr. High School girls how to sew. It is a blast!

In other news, I am getting ready for a show at the Hygienic Gallery in New London, CT. The show is called "Art=Gift". It opens on November 22nd and runs until December 20th. All artwork will be priced under $200.00, to make it more affordable for gift-giving.

Please forgive me for being such a bad blogger. I'll try to change my ways...really...

Time Flies!

2008-06-09T11:15:00.000-07:00

I just realized that I haven't posted in ages. The Golden Street show went well. It came down about a week ago. I have a few pieces up right now at Meiklem Kiln Works. And I will be in a new show there opening July 11th. Meiklem Kiln Works is a lovely pottery studio owned by an even lovelier artist, Lyndsay Meiklem. She has lots of interesting classes for adults and kids. Located in Bozrah, CT. I will be part of her Art and Wellness Fair on August 9th. Please stop by!

I hope to have some new pictures soon!

Art and Fashion and Shows, oh my!

2008-03-15T07:31:00.001-07:00

American Hybrid
Originally uploaded by stellel

Last night I had an opening with a bunch of other artists at the Watermark in North Stonington, CT. It was a show with an enviromental theme in response to a visit by Australian artist John Dahlsen. He will be speaking at the Mystic Aquarium on Monday night, which ought to be very intresting.

Then on the 29th of March, I will be participating in a fashion show at AS220 in Providence. Organized by my good friends Deb & Eric of
Plan 9 and Demarko Photographic.

And if that wasn’t enough groovy goodness, I was asked to be part of an art show at the Golden Street Gallery in New London. It opens on April 26th. On the same night, across the street at the Muse, the same friends Deb & Eric will be having an opening. Party in the streets!

Gotta go.... I’ve got a lot of work to do!

Art Show Invite

2008-02-24T12:16:00.001-08:00

Local art show in response to a visit from Australian Artist John Dahlsen: www.johndahlsen.com/

Please come!

"cut it out" SOLD!

2008-02-11T06:48:00.001-08:00

My piece from the Hygienic XXXIX Exhibition. "cut it out". Sorry about the poor quality. I used my phone, and I won't get another chance to photograph it, because it SOLD! Yay!

New art for: lovely hearts 2-charity exhibition

2008-01-21T19:02:00.001-08:00

three
Originally uploaded by stellel

Three new pieces for a charity exhibition to benefit breast cancer research.

Vegan Delight Show

2007-12-16T20:49:00.001-08:00

I was invited to take part in a book signing/ art show. The book is a lovely collection of Vegan recipes by Jennie Brockett and Kim Abraham. A number of artists were asked to make covers for the book and they were for sale at the book signing. Mine is recycled and overdyed denim with embroidery and other vintage and recycled material. Another great adventure at the Golden Street Gallery in New London. http://www.goldenstreetgallery.com/

My friend Nancy's book...

Better late than never... the Art Show Report.

2007-09-03T18:44:00.001-07:00

I've been meaning to write about this show for a while. Since we took it down two days ago, I think I'm a little late.

These are pieces that collaborated on with my friend Sgott MacKenzie. They are large metal shapes made by Sgott, with hand-dyed and embroidered fabric inserts made by me. They are based on the four suits in a deck of cards.

Here is some other work from Sgott:

These are paintings with large metal frames over them.

Metal squid sculpture.

Sgott's friend Elaine Chung was also in the show. My pictures of her work came out awful, but her drawings are amazing. Here is one of my photos:

You can see better images of her work here.

Sewing Idol...

2007-06-16T09:37:00.001-07:00

wearing shapes1
Originally uploaded by danny mansmith

I can't give this one a number. Danny Mansmith is a sewing GENIUS. I love his work. Click on the photo to go to his Flickr and see more sewing art. A GUY sewing artist? Be still my heart... And still more images of a recent exhibition here.

Sewing Heroes Part 2

2007-06-04T12:48:00.001-07:00

knitting pattern
Originally uploaded by UNIFORM Studio

Martha from Uniform Studio is one of my sewing idols. I love her designs and th elimited color palette she uses. She also KNITS! You can go to her blog to get a free pattern for these adorable baby shoes. Look around her Flickr account to see her other designs.

Women In Art

2007-05-26T18:37:00.001-07:00

I love this!

“Note to Future Self, Please Take a Picture of Me”

2007-05-22T12:53:00.000-07:00

Check this out:
Photojojo » “Note to Future Self, Please Take a Picture of Me”: Create Your Own Ongoing Time Capsule
Looks like fun!

Sewing Heroes Part 1

2007-05-16T17:24:00.001-07:00

dress bodice.JPG
Originally uploaded by ruthsinger.

One of my "Sewing Heroes", Ruth Singer, has posted pictures of her eco-sustainable wedding dress here: Flickr account to see more sewing yumminess...

Three New Necklaces

2007-05-14T09:36:00.001-07:00

3 Necklaces
Originally uploaded by stellel.

Three new necklaces made from vintage buttons and embroideries. I'll be putting them on Etsy today

Did you get flowers for Mother's Day?

2007-05-14T09:35:00.001-07:00

Many flowers
Originally uploaded by stellel.

I did! And then I made some more.... I made all these flowers on Mother's Day. All from thrifted thread.

New Patches

2007-05-12T17:20:00.001-07:00

New Patches
Originally uploaded by stellel.

New patches I made from fabric scraps. Available in my etsy shop: www.makingthings.etsy.com .

A pin from a new girlfriend...

2007-04-30T19:52:00.001-07:00

A pin from a new girlfriend...
Originally uploaded by stellel.

This pin was a gift from new girlfriend Denise Lombardozzi. firstbornstudio.blogspot.com/
Isn't it beautiful?

Rock Paper Scissors Demo!

2007-04-23T19:41:00.001-07:00

Rock Paper Scissors Demo!
Originally uploaded by stellel.

I will be doing a FREE demo of this pin at Rock Paper Scissors in St. Charles, MO on Saturday, April 28 at 2:00pm. I will also be unveiling a new sheet of stamps from Olive Wimple. Oh, yeah, we're having an art show, too!

ROCK,PAPER,SCISSORS...you know - that fabulous paper store on Main Street in saint charles,mo. yeah...that one. give them a jingle 636.724.5002.

eagles

2007-04-16T18:03:00.001-07:00

eagles
Originally uploaded by stellel.

The kids from Chikumbuso holding up the Eagles that the Voluntown Students sent them.... This is from Carly's blog. That's her in the picture....

tili pamodzi all of us together

2007-04-13T10:40:00.001-07:00

tili pamodzi all of us together
Originally uploaded by stellel.

Our School, Voluntown Elementary, is raising funds to buy a well for an orphan school called Chikumbuso in Zambia. These are some of the kids from Chikumbuso holding up the bracelets our kids made for them. Tili pamodzi means "all of us together" so the kids where chanting this when the picture was taken. Last night we had a fundraiser which was a silent auction of pottery bowls made by VES kids. We raised $4000.00 of our $6000.00 goal. We are very excited, and hope our Zambian friends will be enjoying clean water soon!

Fashion-Incubator: Another dopey contest

2007-03-28T11:41:00.000-07:00

Kathleen, at Fashion Incubator is sponsoring a contest. Although she's calling is "Another Dopey Contest", I don't think it's dopey at all. The contest is "recreating the humble reusable grocery bag". Go, take a look, make some bags, win a contest!

Rag Rugs for needy kids in Mexico

2007-03-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

There is a home for children in Mexico that needs 60 rag rugs for their kids. Follow the link for more info and to get involved! Rag rugs for needy kids.

Golden Street Gallery

2007-03-07T07:47:00.000-08:00

I have piece in this show. The gallery is lovely, and we had a great time going to the opening. Check it out, if you are near New London, CT.

2007-02-06T12:11:00.000-08:00

I have a piece in this show. See page 4 of the gallery. It's a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Lots of great art, and for a good cause...
Check it out online, or in person, if you are near Rochester NH.

Tiny Knitting!

2007-02-04T19:57:00.001-08:00

Ecru Lozenge Outfit
Originally uploaded by knit_purr.

Can you believe how tiny this is? I can't... I am in awe. Click over to the artist's Flickr to see more.

2007-01-30T17:01:00.000-08:00

I participated in the knitalong wrapalong travelalong . It's a pretty pattern from cafemama, for a wrap. It was fun, although cables aren't really my favorite. I have trouble paying attention! The pin is one I made. I couldn't decide on a button. And it's not like I don't have enough of them to choose from!

John 21:15

2007-01-28T17:04:00.001-08:00

John 21:15
Originally uploaded by stellel.

I entered this piece in an art show yesterday. My friend Nancy and I both brought pieces to this show . The piece is made from vintage silk tulle, embroidered with thrifted thread, a silk remnant (that was silk screened), a cigar box and vintage buttons.

Mom's earrings.

2007-01-28T16:56:00.001-08:00

Blue Earring
Originally uploaded by stellel.

I just gave these earrings to my Mom for her birthday. Thrifted thread and vintage embellishments.

2007-01-28T16:48:00.001-08:00

red and white
Originally uploaded by stellel.

I've been making pins and earrings out of vintage and recycled materials. The thread is thrifted, and then I sew out the lace on my embroidery machine. It's embellished with vintage buttons and beads. I love making these. See more at www.twentyninethousand.com .

Valentines for Soldiers

2007-01-26T20:33:00.000-08:00

Please go and check out the HEART-2-HEART POSTCARD PROJECT . Make valentines to send to wounded soldiers.

Socks 101 Finished!

2007-01-11T18:26:00.001-08:00

socks2
Originally uploaded by stellel.

Here are my socks completed. I didn't get any results after 5 mins. in the dryer. I put them back in and FORGOT them. ack. they went past fulled to fully felted. Still nice, but kinda thick. Slippers anyone?

2007-01-03T06:53:00.000-08:00

I just found this book on Amazon: 52 Projects: Random Acts of Everyday Creativity (Perigee Book). Doesn't it look like fun? Has anyone read it? In the same vein, there are some fun ideas at this site for getting the creative juices flowing.

2007-01-01T14:26:00.000-08:00

Christmas Socks?

Here are the socks I am making for my daughter, Lily. Not done in time for Christmas... : Happy New Year Socks, anyone? I LOVE them!

2007-01-01T11:23:00.000-08:00

Socks 101

For my first post on this blog, and my first post of 2007, Here is a link to my first ever knit-along: stitch marker: warmest wishes...and socks . I am knitting these in Manos in a color called mulberry. They are very fun to make, and go quickly... unlike some other socks I have met.