New Collections for Autumn

NEW SERIES: Autumn Critters
Every single needle felted animal portrait I made for Indie Craft Parade found a home at the festival, so it was time to make some more. With my next festival just days away (The John C. Campbell Fall Festival in Brasstown, NC) I couldn't help but think of possums and other Appalachian woodland friends. 
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NEW SERIES: Barn Quilt Landscapes
Inspired once again by Appalachia, particularly barns (just as I was earlier in the year after a trip to Western North Carolina), this new landscape collection includes a very special detail I've never tried before: Barn Quilts. You know, those colorful symbols you might see on the side of barn? They are so eye-catching and have a lot of meaning behind them, and I've really enjoyed researching quilts, barn quilts, symbolism and patterning. 

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LEARNING NEW THINGS IN THE STUDIO: Kinusaiga
Speaking of quilts, I recently learned the Japanese art of Kinusaiga or "quilt without thread". This is all very new to me and I'm enjoying the experimental stage very much. I hope to share more soon, but for now, here's a peek at my first finished piece, made of fabric reclaimed from the scrap pile. 

The Animal Kingdom Collection

They hail from distant lands & right in your very own backyard. They’re adorned with tiny crowns, sparkly jewels, and medals of honor. They’re one-of-a-kind creatures, all needle felted with wool fiber, and they would love to rein over your empty wall space. Or, perhaps overthrow whatever is currently hanging on your wall so they can claim their new kingdom in your home (in a peaceful way, of course - they’re monarchy, not monsters).

This new series was way too much fun to dream up. I’ve needle felted hundreds of heads over the years, but never any with royal titles. The tiny jewels and accessories were a blast to create, especially the 3D printed crowns. Check out this process video for the lion portrait, one of the largest animal heads I’ve ever made.

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All 20 royal creatures are on the website and ready to ship. I hope you’ll enjoy browsing the collection.- this was a particularly fun series to start the new year! Shop the collection here.

May I present The Animal Kingdom:

Lion: King Lionel the Fierce

Large Bear: Czar Ivan of the Northern Woodlands & Craggy Ridge

Snake: His Royal Highnesssssss Leonard the IV, Lord of the Rose Garden

Hippo: Empress Henrietta, Supreme Ruler of the River Horses

Chipmunk: Lady Isabelle of the Woodpile

Walrus: Williamina, Duchess of the Salty Seas

Duck: Archduke Webster Waddell of the Murky Pond

Small Bear: Bernard, Prince of The Foothills

Owl, Queen Olivia the Wise, Supreme Ruler of the Hollow Tree

Small bunny: Hazel, Princess of the Clover

Large Bunny: Her Majesty Queen Cottontail XXXIV

Elephant: His Majesty King Tembo the Gray, Ruler of the Southern Savannah

Possum: Penelope, Princess of the Abandoned Barn

Black Cat: Queen Snaggletooth the Curious

Blackbird: Bernadette, Countess of the Old Oak Tree

Mouse: Ingrid, Duchess of the Crawl Space

Deer: Reginald, Duke of the Cornfield

Black swan: Gwyneth, Duchess of the Emerald Lake

Giraffe: Gerard, Prince of the Tree Tops

Squirrel: Lady Sophie of Acorns

Lavender Season

It’s lavender season and I’ve been truly inspired by this colorful warm weather herb in both my fiber art and handmade jewelry. The lavender field inspiration lead to a mini collection of needle felted wool landscapes, a new colorway in my splatter painted acrylic jewelry series, plus a new landscape painting pendant scene.

I’m lucky enough to live in proximity to a lavender farm, so of course I made this new series my excuse for a field trip to Twin Creeks Lavender in Williamston, SC. The farm is only open for a few weeks each summer but it’s a fun excursion where you can learn about the different varieties, cut your own bundles, eat lavender honey ice cream, and shop all kinds of local goods.

Shop the fiber art and jewelry collection online and enjoy this peek at the process time-lapse video!

Snowscapes

Inspired by snowy scenes once again this winter, this small series of needle felted landscapes was a joy to make, even though we have yet to see our first snowflakes here in South Carolina. When (if) we do, believe me, it’ll be a disaster!

The new series of snowscapes ranges from 3x3 to 8x8, so they’re the perfect small size to squeeze into your gallery wall. Or, if you change your artwork out seasonally, they make a great addition for the winter months. From white pastures to icy rivers and snow covered trees, this limited series is made with dyed wool fiber was created with a longing for a cozy snow day here in the south.

Shop the collection on the website and use coupon code SNOWDAY for 10% off now through the end of February.

Studio Graffiti: Raspberry Tart

Inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year “Viva Magenta” I added a brand new color way to the Studio Graffiti Jewelry Collection: Raspberry Tart. Using bold berry tones, pinks, red, plum and of course a vibrant magenta, this new color way is a great pop of color during these cold & dark days of winter. Plus, it’s an easy way to participate in color trends without committing to redecorating your entire house or buying a whole new wardrobe!

As with everything in the Studio Graffiti line, each pendant and earring is completely unique, featuring brushstrokes and splatters, so no two will ever be identical, even if the pieces were adjacent to each other on the sheet when I cut them out. It’s your own original piece of art that you can wear every day.

Enjoy this process video that shares how this hand painted collection comes to life, from the very first brush stroke, to the layers and layers of paint, laser cutting the modern shapes, and final assembly. These are a lot of fun to create and I’m already planning my next color way for the spring! I’m thinking something turquoise …

The new series is available on the website, retailing for $24-32, and please feel free to use coupon code RASPBERRY20 to get 20% off your order now through February 14th at www.onceagainsam.com