Hello 2013! Going Big

Ok 2013, I'm keeping this short and sweet.

I usually write up a list of my goals at the beginning of the year (looks like I missed 2012...it was a rough start) but I really don't feel like making a long-winded post about it. My theme for 2013 is "Go Big" or another vulgar one (my fave) "S*** or Get off the Pot". (And oh lord am I cringing at the amount of times I've written about pillow making and hiring help)

• Create everyday / aka get my hands dirty / more FELTING (and shut off that computer)
• Make a small line of pillows (I just ordered the wool and it's on the way!)
• Work with my most fave places to create something exclusively for them
• Hire some helping hands (anyone out there interested in a day or 2 a week??)
• Look into artist residencies

So that's the gist. Capisce?

And before I go, I've got some new and one-of-a-kind pincushions fresh in the Etsy shop! They're all made from scraps of my hand felted merino wool leftover from projects and pillows from years before. They're all a little wonky, different shaped with fabric backings. You can even have the option of getting your initials stitched on the back. I just love this idea just as much as I love the idea of pincushions being such a personal item in general.  I've met people who have had their pin cushions for a really long time. What about you?

Hot off the Press

I'm over the moon to have some of my work in this new book.



Dot vases.

Red pinpod.

Close up of my green nesting bowls.

Available here.

New at Rare Device

Dropped these 2 pinpods off a couple of weeks ago at Rare Device in San Francisco. The colors are heather grey and verdigris.

I have a red one at home just for me that's usually stuffed full with a measuring tape, safety pins and a thimble.

I also gave Lisa some of my podlets. Here's a pic of some podlets before they've had their morning coffee and beauty treatment.

New In the Shop

Finally!! Something new in my Etsy shop!
I introduce my new Pinpods! These little guys were a big favorite at the show last month and they are really the cutest, most squishable little objet d'art with a purpose. Great for crafters to hold pins, a measuring tape, some thimbles or safety pins. My favorite part.....turn the pod over to show a brightly colored dot!

These will be in my Etsy shop tomorrow morning.
And just a side note as per my pieces, they are made to order so please allow a full week between purchase and ship date.