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Stuffed alien guy
Originally uploaded by alyson_olander
I know, I know, you thought I only ever made quilts anymore!  Well that’s just not the case.  For her birthday, my friend, Helene, asked me to make my version of an UglyDoll.  This is he!  I actually drew out the pattern so I can [...]

Posted on June 22nd, 2009 under Craft, Project. Tags: alien, felt, lime green, needle sculpt, plushie, stuffed, terrycloth, Uglydoll. Comments: 4

Uploaded by alyson_olander
Snow Moon, Cold Moon, Quiet Moon abide,
Let protection and strength grow inside,
Inanna, Sarasvati, Hera, and Sinn,
Sew new beginnings deep within.
—Dallas Jennifer Cobb
In my research about the Wolf Moon, this rite struck me as just perfect to begin my year long full moon journal quilting adventure.
The full moon on the night in question was [...]

Posted on February 17th, 2009 under Art, Quilt. Tags: 2009, Art, black, blue, cloud, cloudy, Cold Moon, cotton, felt, free motion, full moon, fuzed, glow, linen, polyester, Quilt, Quilting, raw edge applique, silk dupioni, Snow Moon, stark, thread, Wolf Moon. Comments: None