Echinacea~ coneflower applique

Sharing my progress!

I found the prettiest Valdani thread~

#12 pearl cotton

At first I was concerned that it would be too bold.

The colors decided they would play nice together!

I'm glad I chose a brighter, variegated, color for the flowers.

I think I will keep the greens low-key and muted.

I think it would make a beautiful fall jacket for a mouse, too~

Time will tell!

Hope your week is off to a great start, Friends!

Good Morning, February!

Sharing their hearts on this first day of February!

I have a collection of antique & vintage papers, books, magazines~

Some bins are filled with worn & tattered keepings.

 The woman I got them from found value in them and

passed on that love to me!

They are bygone treasures~

Never to be printed again... some may be the only existing copies.

Bits and pieces put together with a new life!

When working with old paper I scan my final design and keep 

a digital file. Old paper was made from various fibers, rag content etc.

and is not acid-free. It may yellow or stain other papers that it touches.

Enjoy the works you make & keep a fresh image for production.

Wishing you a February filled with love & happiness~