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Solar Eclipse 6:30 pm Sunday evening

These are the lovely rose like crecent shadows on our front window right now as the moon crosses over the sun - pure poetry!

News and Such...

Oh how time flies!  I've just posted a few of my summer classes on the sidebar.  I'm especially excited about my Sea Dragon Fabric Bracelet, (Class On July 1st) pictured above and below.  Inspired by my 'Dragon Familiar that I posted about HERE, this one is a tiny dragon or serpent, easier to wear and oh so fun!  I need to get a photo of it on, they are quite wonderful.  I added a bit of elastic under their heads, so they perch on your hand as you wear them!

Spring was filled with wonderful classes including a Rabbit Theatre,  Dressed Figures, and Waxed Flowers...  My last class of this session will be 'Cake Toppers' (Class is full) to be held at the Castle!

More Soon!!!

Pirates and Lobsters for Valentines!

Here are a couple more 'Sweetheart Pincushions' that I made, and now at the Castle, these with a definite Pirate theme!  And on another watery note, I forgot to post my Christmas Ornament Exchange Ornament, so here it is... A bright pink 'Lobster Gnome' - complete with sea-gifts on top!  Not too many of these out there...

Enjoy!

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Sweetheart Pincushion Class at the Castle!

This last weekend I taught a 'Sweetheart Pincushion' class at the Castle.  Inspired by pincushions created by soldiers during WW1 these were a joy to make and the results were stunning!  It's believed that soldiers were given kits by the nurses to make these lovely keepsakes, while on a short leave from the front or recuperating in hospitals.  Almost all of the remaining vintage examples come from either the United Kingdom or France and were covered with Infantry colors and names, flags, ships, words of love and of course pins, beads and sequins.  Ours are made of felt, and entirely decorated with bead studded pins.  (apologies for the lighting, I seem to have misplaced my good camera...) 

These last two are by me...

 

Paperbox Memories...

My Godfather, who just happens to be my favorite uncle, just sent me this delightful photo of me when I was about four or so in Denmark.  I had very few toys back then, living a gypsy lifestyle, so joy was found in the simplest of things! He remembers, as I do, the total delight and bliss I had playing in big paper boxes - how I long for those days again...

January Fairytale...

Life has been so full lately that time seems to blur... How I wish I could step into a fairytale and believe that everything ends good...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

(A few more images from the shop...)

Christmas At The Castle!

The Castle elves have been busy as ever this year, and the Castle is now wearing its full Holiday Regalia!  Do come and visit us...  (more photos soon)

Haunted Skeleton Nichos...

Here are the class samples for next Wednesdays (October 19, 2011) "Haunted Skeleton Nicho" class.  I was inspired by my own antique Mexican Nicho (see last photo).  These are constructed from old cigar boxes, layered with wonderful papers that the Castle is known for.  The inside will feature a dressed skeleton and waxed flowers.  There are still a few spots left, if you are interested, please call (510) 204-9801 for more information or to reserve a spot.