We are still pretty much snowed in here in Fife. The roads are treacherous so we are staying in our cosy cottage making soup and homemade bread and generally enjoying the last day of the holidays.
2009 was a very busy year here at Aileen Clarke Crafts.
It saw the birth of many new designs including a whole range of textile accessories that I hadn't even thought about this time last year.
It saw the birth of many new designs including a whole range of textile accessories that I hadn't even thought about this time last year.
I enjoy looking back over what I have made and deciding what to make more of and how I can improve the design or how I can interpret it in new colours and techniques.
I thought I would have plenty time in January and February to experiment but looking at the calendar, I have fairs starting in March and eight shops to stock so I will really have to start batch producing my cards and accessories and get on with making up a stock of framed pieces now.
I thought I would have plenty time in January and February to experiment but looking at the calendar, I have fairs starting in March and eight shops to stock so I will really have to start batch producing my cards and accessories and get on with making up a stock of framed pieces now.
A Selection of Fused fabric Art Work from 2009
A Selection of Felted and Needle Felted Art Work from 2009
I always have great intentions of making a range of special cards for sale but end up so busy that I only really make special ones if I am commissioned to do so. Hopefully I can add a range of baby cards to my craft stall this year and some pretty blank cards that could be used for every occasion. As I said, I like to think that January and February are quiet months for getting on with these things but in reality the time flies and there only so many things I can make at a time.
I can forsee lists being made and promptly lost beneath the piles of fabrics and fibres that accumulate around me as I work.
When I look at what I have made over the past year I wonder what on earth I will be making this time next year! Here's to lots of new inspiration.
When I look at what I have made over the past year I wonder what on earth I will be making this time next year! Here's to lots of new inspiration.
8 comments:
What a fantastic portfolio of wok : )
I love the mosaic of all your landscapes together...AMAZING!
If only there were more hours in the day : )
Stunning work Aileen! :D
Hi Aileen! Many thanks for your comment on my blog. I'm just totally blown away by your work. So skilled and utterly beautiful. I'm sure I've favourited some photos of yours on Flickr before.
Lovely collections of work. Thats what we like about it don't you think? Not knowing whats coming next?
Well hello back at you from Canada! Thanks so much for stopping in to my little corner of the world to say Hi. I've just spent the longest time, looking over all of your artwork and your studio (and your things displayed in the Starfish Studio too). Your pieces are so beautiful...I'd use the word "mesmerizing"! Stop by again anytime! :)
There all wonderful!!
A brilliant blog as per-usual!I have nominated you a Sunshine Blog Award. x
Lovely collections. You had a prolific and inspiring year. I have often thought of you the last few weeks Aileen, snowed in at your beautiful cottage. Hope you are well
Have a good weekend
Carolyn x
your work looks fantastic all gathered together - I especially love the felt landscapes. Congratulations on opening your studio, looking forward to seeing what you do in 2010.
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