Sunday, February 1, 2026

Barbie Pants - 1 Pattern Piece - Inspired Adult Pair

 


Purchased some vintage patterns for Barbie clothes -- printed on cotton knit, including the actual patterns and colors of the clothing. Pattern piece for pants has me intrigued the most. Only one pattern piece! I made a Barbie size out of some fabric on hand, then moved on to create a human size for me. Laughed as I went for a walk the day I made them -- tree doesn't need pants, but I would know how to accommodate. 


                      
                                              

Friday, January 30, 2026

Red Shoulder

 


And another nice walk below. 




Friday, January 16, 2026

Scenes from walk



Ground squirrels were all lined up facing the bay -- better in real life than when I took this photo.
Lots of painting inside and out on some abandoned buildings.  View of  iconic local mountain.  



     

  
  












 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Busy, but also time enjoy stuff

                                    Sat on the beach and watched the waves interact with the rock.                                                                  Yes, looked at other things as well. 


                                    Used cloth Mom saved from childhood dresses to make card.
                                     For years just saved it there in a box, but came to point when
                                     I felt it would rather be used "out there" than sitting in box.
 

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Discovery - area of "found" materials creations


Explored a former dump site where artists have taken found objects to create artful structures and compositions.   Yes, the paints might not be a "found part," but many of the materials were "trashed" metal, old wood, and more.  Some mosaic work as well.   Right by the water, so added bonus. Art tucked here and there, on a rock or a discarded cement slab. Much more than showing here. 




Monday, December 22, 2025

Salmon Spawning


Lucky to see many salmon spawning in local creek. This pair above appear to be tending to a redd. May it result in lots of kids. 

Below, some working themselves up stream. What a lot of effort






Accessories Bag. Hand-me-down fabric

 



 
Used fabric on hand -- pattern fabric was from a dress my Mom made for herself many decades ago -- now it will serve it's place in her granddaughter's accessory bag.