Finally had a chance...

To sew something.  I love my new job, but it's killing my studio time.  (Not to mention, I had to make a painting for a commission.) 

So, the good news is: I finished my first Mug Rug for the swap.  I'm going to share it on here, and hopefully whoever ends up being my partner doesn't see it - I want it to be a surprise! I made it from my own design and got a little crazy with my applique.. I probably wouldn't do that if I could do it over again. 



Here is a picture of the painting I made for the commission. . .

Thanks for reading!

Cassie

A Strange Job Interview

So, I have to do a sort of audition for Grumbacher to become certified as an instructor of acrylics.. they asked me to submit a couple paintings - all realistic, which is something I don't really do often.  One of the options for a type of painting I could submit was a Still-Life.  I chose to paint some things I love -

 

On another note: the husband and I found THE PERFECT HOUSE!!  It has everything we wanted, needed, and it's 3 blocks away from a great school (for when the little ones arrive), and the grocery store is within 1 block - we can walk there, easily.  The best part, it was a foreclosure, but it's in pristine condition, and it's WELL within our price range.  We're putting in a bid first thing on Tuesday. 

 

Thanks for reading :)

Cassie

Birthday Celebrations!

Yesterday was my birthday party.  It was fun! 

My friend Deisi and I stayed in the studio late last night and painted.  She painted a deserted zombie town and I finished a painting for a job - a friend of mine wanted it to hang in her massage studio.  So, for a day, I took a break from the sewing machine and went back to my roots as a painter with a good friend. 

Here are our paintings :)

Deisi's Deserted Zombie Town

My Cherry Blossoms Painting

 

While I didn't sew a single thing yesterday, my mom gave me my birthday present when I saw her, a travel sewing machine case and a thread spool rack.  I was so excited!  I also got to show her my baby quilt.  She was impressed. 

 

That's all for now, I think I'll be spending some time with my machine tonight.