Ciao dear readers.. I have dyed some lace and cloth for a new book... it's a tiny Rose Book The dye bath was just so yummy... And I have already started looking for some Rosy bits.. its a book about  Love and we can all use more of that..   its quite tiny about 3 x 3 and so it needed a tiny pocket.. I am now slow stitching and working on the edges.. Its a Friday and so I want to wish you all a very joyful weekend.. C4N ..read more

  Ciao my gentle readers.. it's been sunny but windy and sooo dry.. we had a small fire just south of us yesterday. but the threat is ever present.. So I have been in the studio painting and when the painting is not coming together.. I stitch and do mixed media.. I love the layers and textures of  my little book.. the book has been speaking to me of course and it seems to recall memories.. that which we have had.. the places we have been... and places we may go right now, I have two paintings and two books in the  progress state.. but it is gardening time and ..read more

  Well dear ones. so far this book has no name.. even though I have been stitching quietly.. it just hasn't come to me yet... The pages are papers and I have written and ripped back bits.. used paint and black ink.. I also tea dyed the fabric cover and the lace tie.. and stitched the signatures and the cover edges of the book It's been very peaceful working on this one with no agenda at all I have no plan in mind and I am simply letting it go where it will.. and that is how I spend my days.. releasing and letting go.. but holding the intention that  all ..read more

Ciao dear readers.. I am having a spring Sale!! I have three pieces from my Naturalists' Notebook for sale.. All are $98 Butterfly Mandala Mixed Media with antique papers and watercolor tissue paper butterflies.. 11 x 14 1/2 inch cradled board La Luna Mixed media with antique papers and hand painted Luna Moth  11 x 14 1/2 inch cradled board Elements of Botany (Crow Medicine) Antique papers and hand painted with antique papers images and ribbon.. 11 x 14  1 inch cradled board and this piece from  The French Papers Series $58 The Similarities of Life Mixe ..read more

  Ciao dear ones!! my tiny Cabinet Card book sold yesterday... and I feel so very grateful whenever I sell a piece of work... But I have a few more favorite  fabric art books available  The Song Sparrow  And  Daphne two of my favorites... and to view those books and pages head over to Art Books and as always.. Thank you so very much! xox ..read more

Yes!  my Milagro book is finished.. dear readers.. She is a mixed media artt book she is filled with fabric and paper pieces transfers and slow stitching..   her vibe is a focus on seeing clearly.. and the miracle of sight.. But that is just my take on her.. yours is the important  view point.. if you are interested in seeing her pages.. pop over to Art Books and thanks for reading and taking a peek!! Ciao! Ciao ..read more

My sweet Milagro book is still a work in progress  gentle readers.. But I expect it to be finished shortly... I love the little hidden covers.. like the cloth cover below..   and this tiny flap in the photos below.. now what is hidden is what I have to be told.. I know the book is about  Sacred Sight and miracles of seeing things clearly.. So I am sure the perfect thing will make itself known to me.. Yes. it will be listed in my gallerie soon.. and yes, I have interest in it already.. Staying focused on what I can control  and not on what I ..read more

I am still painting gentle readers.. but also working on more books.. this one is titled Milagro or miracle  and we could all use a little miracle work about now...   I have several more details to work on.. but art takes the time it takes.. this is a mixed media slow stitch book.. now... back to painting... C4N!  ..read more

Rosa.. my pink stitch book just sold.. she is well stitched and has lots of lace elements.. That have been tea dyed... I love her subtle pinks  and tiny bits of stitches... Fiber art has been a love of mine since I was a teen..  my family tried to talk me out of it.. but here I am stitching away...   If you had your eye on a book.. you can pop over to my Art Books gallerie I am most grateful for your kind support..  Grazie!!! Ciao, Ciao ..read more

  Well dear ones.. my tiny Flower book has just sold.. It was a favorite and so easy to work on... If you have any interest in one of my Tiny Books just pop over to giglio gallerie Art Books And thank you ever so much for  your kind support!! C4N ..read more