march
drawings
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some minor changes
approaching the end of the month and making minor changes to the web site- cleaning up the formatting and also with much discussion with John - I switched the bookhou design logo to simply bookhou - everything will simply be just bookhou. I will still be using the bookhou design logo on the products and will slowly move to the other brand as the year progresses.
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embroidered and painted
I silkscreened the outlines of the tree and painted in the leaves - the little bird is embroidered. I really enjoyed making these. Teaching is gearing down and I will only be teaching one class next term allowing time to make sculptural work. John is finishing up some wood projects and will also be spending time on painting. We were disappointed to hear of a space we wanted was given to an internal person - we didn't even get a chance - there might be another one coming up in the summer. We would liket to have a place with regular business hours for our clients convenience - although I think people enjoy seeing where all the production happens.
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water colour flowers
these were so enjoyable to do - it allows you to be free and not worry about what they
will look like - check out the details over at bloesem kids .
p.s. thanks to everyone's kinds words about the projects and a special thanks to Irene for the opportunity to show these projects.
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new sale items
some new items added to the sale section - get them while they last - most of them there is only 1 quantity - please visit the b.a.h sale.
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simply material
john and I are included in a very nice book called "simply material" published by viction:ary - there are so many great artists and designers included. They seperate the book in different catergories - I'm in organic and john in geometric.
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our booth
here is a peek at our booth at the Spring One of a Kind Show. There are two more days before it's all over - thanks to everyone who came by.
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alphabet poster
this was such a fun and easy project - I love collecting type blocks and this is a good way to use them - please check out the project over at bloesem kids.
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tree handbag
I made some last minute products for the show - this elegant linen canvas bag with a burgandy tree print and red cotton lining and oval handle is such a simple bag - I can't keep carrying it around - this bag is available here. I am going to be busy with prep for the show - I will post some images of our booth later in the week. Please come and visit if your in the neighbourhood - Happy St. Patrick's Day.
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lovely work from Angela
I received my order from Angela of Carta Inc today and they are just as lovely in person - I can't wait to use the ribbon- you must check out her selection in her etsy shop and the image on the right is one of her beautiful books.
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plaster relief project
I had fun making this project with lliam - he enjoyed pushing his fingers in the clay and mixing the plaster. Give it a try - instructions over at bloesem kids.
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new patch quilt....& more new work
I couldn't resist - this is definitely the last patch quilt (for babies) before the show. I really enjoy making patch quilts - there is no pattern to follow - just your instincts. I also enjoy the fact that each one is different and unique. I finally finished the details of the other dresses (the details are from two different dresses). I have had several studio visits and been busy replenishing the inventory for the upcoming show. I am currently working on a wholesale order for a shop in Portugal (how exciting).
these little embroidered badges are also new - I will have more stlyes later. John found all this wonderful cardboard at work that was going to be thrown out and he rescued it for me - I used it to display the badges.
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finally.....a new edition
I am pleased to present this new print for the editions project. It is a hand printed original drawing of a leaf tree in orange with a little brown bird. This is printed on a pale grey archival stonehenge paper and measures 8 x 10 in. this is an edition of 12 - please have a look and enjoy your weekend - 10 more days till OOAK eeks!
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new little bag - a pile of quilts
this is a cute little hare handbag in the baby section and this is a peek into the different quilts that will be at the OOAK show - there are 10 quilts in total - whew....that was a lot of work. Up next will be a cute little print that will be for sale in the editions section.
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movable collage figure
I know those of you living in warm parts of the world are wondering there is so much talk about this winter - I've live in Toronto most of my life and really I have never seen so much snow. Apparently on the news they said the last time we had this much snow was 70 years ago. This is currently the view outside my window and hopefully this will be the last snow storm. This weeks project is a fun way to make movable figures - give it a try it's a lot of fun - instructions over at bloesem kids. Stay warm.
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the reluctant model
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so much sewing
This was my view all weekend - I have been sewing so much to the point where my right side is numb - really it's that bad (I know I need to get some help sewing)- I also have new projects coming up, which I will share at a later date - it's the beginning of march and well there's still a lot of snow and it's still chilly - I am so glad everything is back to normal with john and lliam well again.
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