My Secret Ambition

Two of my photos from this past weekend's Woodstock Day were featured in the Cherokee Ledger News.  I love photography, taking candid photos of people and places and capturing the essence of the place.  I especially like taking candid photos of children because they are so uninhibited.  I once photographed a wedding and captured the 4 year old ringbearer climbing a tree and hanging upside down in his little tux....my favorite photo of the wedding!  

Morning Sunlight

The morning sun just illuminated the dogwoods in my backyard and I had to run out and take a photo.  The blooms won't last much longer but they have been so beautiful this year with their clouds of white sprinkling the woods in my backyard.  Enjoy!

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Downtown Woodstock Day 2009

I had a great time at Woodstock Day 2009 today. There was a Sidewalk Chalk Art competition in front of Roomscapes Gallery and some of the most adorable and talented kids (and grownup kids) participated. Notice Kristina Laurendi Havens' beautiful chalk art of the lady with the white veil. You can see more of her work here. The Blueridge Scenic Railway took passengers from Woodstock to Canton. I was among many artists to set up easels on this beautiful day. Enjoy the photos!

Auburn Quilted Clutch

Pink and Lime Green

When you think of pink and lime green does UGA pop in your head? Take a look at my two latest clutches.

Auburn Tigers clutch

The perfect size for that cell phone, keys and your ID!

UGA clutches

I found some cute pink UGA fabric to make a few clutches. The back is a coordinating pink and white damask print. Below is a black and white toile with a yellow print lining.

Quilted Pillow

My sewing machine has been out a lot more than my easel lately. I've been making little ruffled clutches and baby quilts. My husband said, "You never make me anything." Well, I didn't think he would want a quilted clutch so I made him this cute quilted pillow. It is 20" x 20", with a zipper closure. He requested soccer balls and Georgia fabric! It turned out really cute. Last night we found our dog had jumped up on the sofa and was sleeping on his pillow. I guess Daisy likes it too!

NEW CREATIONS

More quilting projects........a new little baby quilt, more little ruffled clutches. Thanks to Lisa Dudash for the great Home Show she had at her house. It was a lot of fun and we had a good turnout. Spring is here, the cherry trees are blooming and I feel I need to get out and paint some more! I need to dust off the ole easel!