I am having such great fun making my doll millinery. Growing up we wore hats to church every Sunday and had lots and lots in every color with beautiful flowers and accents. I guess my love of hats has carried over … Continue reading
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This simple but beautifully graphic mosaic of ceramic tiles adorns the exterior wall of the Bacardi Distillery in Puerto Rico. Photos of thier National Headquarters in Bermuda also show a similar blue and white mosaic on an exterior wall. The … Continue reading
Here is a basket of Cape Cod Gold, the infamous Quahogs. They are known in other places as Cherry-stones or Little-necks, but nevertheless, they are especially wonderful when freshly dug from the sand. Early winter is the best time to … Continue reading
Dragger on the Rocks Here is my latest fabric painting…in the works! The picture was painted on white cotton with black fabric paint (Dye-Na-Flow) that was thickened with Sodium Alginate. The bright white areas, like the seafoam on the waves … Continue reading
Hi All, I have just opened a shop on Etsy for my creations – especially the Doll clothes. It has been a real learning curve, especially preparing the photos and description text. Gee, I wonder if I will ever have … Continue reading
In many countries there is a tradition of giving a Bride-to-Be a keepsake box for her wedding memories. For many years I have been painting Bride’s Boxes for the young ladies joining our family (we have all boys). The Boxes are a … Continue reading
Sunshine’s Boutique Well, finally here it is! Introducing a small line of doll clothing and accessories for the American Girl Doll® They are one-of-a-kind and hand made I am having a great time researching and designing these little gems, and would … Continue reading
Sunshine’s Boutique Limited Edition Clothing for the American Girl ® Doll Hand Made Contemporary and Period Clothing & Accessories for 18″ Dolls The Story My Grandaughter used her Christmas gift money to buy an American Girl Doll. I thought it … Continue reading
Our Stuff This week two seemingly uneventful things occurred and converged into some interesting thought and introspection. I was sorting through some boxes of personal items that I had collected and saved from my early years, and later in the … Continue reading
Hand Piecing – A Quilter’s Heritage Besides the fact that Hand Piecing is where it all began, there are several reasons to become adept at hand piecing. It is portable. Hand Piecing can be done anywhere that a needle … Continue reading