End of the Month

Another picture less post. Now that the seasons are changing again, hopefully I'll get some really nice fall shots. Right now, I can't believe that another month is over. I mean, the year is speeding by. I say that every new month but really, the older I get, the faster time goes by. Whether I'm having fun or not, so I guess I'll continue to have fun.

I am ready for the grand opening of Olde Mill Eclective, the aritst co-op I'm in. I would like to say that I am excited but my nerves are a bit frazzled because of lack of sleep and not being able to concentrate. My apartment building is getting a new roof. And it's even muggier because of that storm, Isaac. I am ready for some quiet and cooler temps.

We had our last meeting last night before our opening. I was excited then and will be tomorrow. We scored a wonderful group of people. Crazy creative people and I feel right at home. They are also getting to know the cute face of Wendy and the other creepy side of Wendy. That rocks!

I had started a few mini plush monsters to put in the new shop. Once I got them turned, I changed my mind and will keep them for the Krankie's Craft Fair. I was excited when I designed them, and even when I started putting them together but then something happened. As I was turning them inside out, I didn't feel anything. I wasn't excited anymore and knew that my days of making all things cloth were kind of over. I will still make cloth pieces on occasion or if someone wants one, but making a lot of them or limited editions, that's gone. I guess it's a part of growing as an artist and I realize it's time to try something new. I am still working on design details for my new bodies and it is a challenge. I email other artist friends who have been so lovely as to answer my questions.

I am looking forward to September. New pieces, fall and Halloween are coming, a new business venture with really cool people. There are times when I'm still scared and will continue to second guess myself but I am happier now. Not only am I feeling more like an artist, but more like a business artist.

And I got another commission.

Works in Progress

I've been working on my short stay and it's coming along quit nicely.

Next I'll make the eyelets, boning, and bias tape all around to finish.

These are mini plush monsters I designed and cut out. The face parts will get sewn on and then the rest of the face will be embroidered. I'm making these for the Olde Mill Eclective shoppe.

Here are the majority of my pieces for my next Bless This House block #6. Lots of pieces. Today is going to be a busy day as I have to continue to prepare things for the new shop. I have to make price tags for my items. I will also be getting back to dollies/figures today. My paper clay folks need ears.

Short Stay in Progress

My short stay is on it's way to being put together. I have the gussets in place which will then get basted in before stitching on the machine. My goal is to have this put together by Sunday.

Planning Day

Today is going to be a Planning Day. By that I mean, I have to write down my ideas and where I want to be for the rest of the year and next year. There are two cons (conventions) I want to do next year. I need to start inventory, like yesterday. The first con is in  May and that will be here before I know it. The vendor section opens in a couple of months, so I need to have items ready to show to be able to get in.

I have so many ideas floating around and on tiny slips of paper that I need to get them all together so I can see what supplies I have and need to get. This will help me stay on track of what needs to be done. I also need to switch out inventory at the several shops that carry my work. All ideas need to get into one notebook and I will bring out the calender to help me out. That's a lot of needs here but I don't want to lose my mind in the next couple of months.

The co op that I'm in, Olde Mill Eclective, opens this Saturday, September 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM. I have items ready for that but will continue to make new things. Like Halloween stuff.
                   Olde Mill Eclective
                   Bethania Mill and Village Shoppes
                   5455 Bethania Road
                   Winston-Salem, NC

Like us on  Facebook: www.facebook.com/oldemilleclective

Work in Progress

Forgot to post this pic of my latest block of the month. Bless This House block 6. I thought I had posted it but can't find it. So here it is. I'm working hard at keeping up this time around. Block 7 is very complicated. We shall see.

If I posted this before, I apologize and will do better the next time I finish one and get it on here as fast as possible. Thank you for your support.

3 More Heads

I've started three more paper clay heads. Two Males and a female. They haven't told me if they're going to be zombies or ghouls. I'll have to check to see if there's a big difference. They could be distant relations. You know how families are.

The co op I'm a member of opens September 1, 2012 at the Old Mill Shops in Bethania, NC. Our shop is called Olde Mill Eclective and it represents a group of eclectic artist.

Short Stay

I'm finally getting around to my short stay. Can't have the silhouette of the Regency/Empire/Federal period without it. Plus, it's all part of my Regency Wardrobe Challenge. I did a mock up to see if it would fit and it did. Now I've cut out the proper fabric.

I will start sewing tomorrow. A good friend has let me use her bonnet pattern. One she designed herself. I think I will design my ballgown. October is coming up fast.