Hat Tricks

Hat Tricks is an online class taught by Lucy Farmer at Jeanne Oliver's site.  https://jeanneoliver.com/courses/hat-tricks/  It is a totally freeing, anything goes, use what you have type of class. You can buy a kit or scour your house for fun ribbons and baubles. My favorite was the addition of a focal point. I used a pearl to go with the polka dot ribbon that was on a holiday gift. Leather cording and beads anchor the ribbons. I love wearing this otherwise ordinary hat.

Try it. All the classes at Jeanne Oliver on half off for the next three days.

 

 

Waiting for the Warmth

The first golden light of spring which awakens all the flowers is celebrated in this fascinating piece of fiber art. Hand painted canvas with collaged flowers added into the mix. Machine stitching creates a depth to this work of art. 

See it in my Etsy shop:   https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElaineMillarFiberArt

Linking to Off the Wall Friday

Hello Sun in My Face

This just feels like sunshine to me! And who doesn't like the warmth of the sun! 

My April personal bricolage challenge

 

What's Black and White and Brown All Over

These works were done with paper. Hey, that's fiber too! In a class called Collage Joy by Catherine Rains, our first assignment was to make  4 x 4 collages only sing neutrals. I love this palette and so enjoyed this. They are unified through size, color and circles. Keep watching because there is more to come.  

 

Catch a Glimpse

MIX is at it again. This time one of our inspirations is from a napkin , no less. Use the structure, use the colors, you decide just how you will be inspired.

Here is my work. I call it Catch a Glimpse...of the colors that is. I love the framing and have done a few other pieces in this way. It is a standout!

To Encourage One

A word of the year generally seems to be about self improvement. And perhaps this is that too! But I think what a gift, to encourage others, to be grateful for them and to let them know. That is a gift to me as well.

 

Words about New Years Resolutions

Are they made to be broken? Do they last more than a week or two? This quote from Brain Andreas suggests that one way, is to end what is not working. The two go hand in hand. Pay heed to both.