Thursday, October 29, 2009

A hodge podge post

I thought I'd start this post off with the ladies in red. They are doing what they do best...napping. This is "their" chair in my craft room. At least they provide company for me when I'm painting. Even though I have to turn the Ipod up sometimes to drown out Ruby's snoring, it's still nice to have their "support".

Today's high was only in the low 60's...chilly for AZ. Here they are soaking up the sun. It made me laugh to see them sitting there like a couple of old ladies. They have the life, don't they?

Above is a set that I did for one of my favorite customers, Jen. It's on it's way to the UK.

This is my messy work table after an all day painting session. Being a fairly neat and organized person, this made me cringe when I stepped back from it. I had to go grab my camera.
And here is some Harriet progress. I know this picture is just awful. I tried to take it without much sunlight left outside. The gate is really different. It's all done in satin stitches. One of these days, I need to get back to the A&E, but I'm enjoying this one too much right now.

21 comments:

Margaret said...

Oh your companions are just sooo cute! There's something about them in those pictuers that just says contentment! lol! I still think your work table doesn't look a bit messy or disorganized. And your Harriet! OMG! Spectacular! I can see why you're enjoying her so much! I'll just sit here and drool all over my laptop now......

Margaret said...

Whoops! Forgot to say I just love that bunny set! You sure put a lot of detail in a tiny space!

Julie said...

Love this post, Tanya! Your painting is amazing, as always. And your girls are so funny just laying around like that. I love the red - it's sooooo them! Nice progress on Harriet. :)

Faye said...

Your "babies" are darling!! Who wouldnt love them???? And you making good progress on the sampler. Looks very nice!~ I am too much like you on the craft table thing....messes tear me up!!Faye

Laurie in Iowa said...

Your 'girls' are so sweet! Yes, they do have a grand life, don't they? Harriet is wonderful. I can see why you can't tear yourself away from her to return to the A&E.

MyLifesAStitch said...

Your girls are just too adorable, Tanya! If you cringe at your "mess" I'd hate to see your face if you stepped into my artsy room! :) Oh, and I love your upholstery fabrics!

Theresa said...

Your babies are so cute napping~~ Love your paintings!!!!! Your work station doesn't look too chaos to me!! You shold see me when I work!!!!

Alice said...

Your girls are too sweet. I imagine they are good company through your stitching having only men in your house. I don't know what I would do without mine.
Good heavens, you must be the most organised painter I have ever seen, and I have seen many. Harriet is looking prettier by the day. I can see why you cannot put her down. Happy stitching and painting.
Alice

Siobhán said...

Your girls are just too adorable! Duffy was glad to hear that Ruby has a snoring issue, too. LOL And, umm, if you call that table disorganized, please don't come to my house!! LOL It was fun glimpsing your creative spot.

The bunny set--FABULOUS!! So is your progress on Harriet. :)

Anna van Schurman said...

I should take a photo of my messy work table. You would die! Love the rabbits.

(Oh my goodness, my word verification is "fluck.")

Sandy said...

Awww ... that's just too cute. What sweet babies. They love being around Mom.

Tanya, your Harriet is GORGEOUS!! The colors are coming out beautifully.

Melissa said...

Oh, i still love Harriet. And I love the set you painted - so what's a little mess. Actually it doesn't look messy at all!

The girls are so sweet,and I see that they are ladies of leisure!

Katrina said...

They are so sweet! They just look so content and happy.

Love that set! And Harriet is gorgeous.

Love to Stitch said...

You are so talented!! Those needle/thread sets are just wonderful. Nice work area:) Harriet is looking terrific, she is gonna be something!

Sherry said...

Awwww, the ladies look so content! And Harriet just looks stunning! I can drool over your work for hours it's always so yummy!

Tammy said...

Great new set--I love it. Those dogs are the cutest things ever! And your wip is great--turning out lovely!

Thistlebrooms said...

Dropped by to say 'How Delightful' your ladies look in their comfy chair...
I'm out in Ct. and it's been a tad warm for this time of year with Rain & Blustery Wind last night for the Trick or Treaters...

Your stitching is just elegant...

My Best~Marilyn

woolwoman said...

I think your girls do have the life of riley don't they - Love the bunny set - tooo cute and your Harriet and just so wonderful. Great post - Mel

Michelle said...

Your girls look so relaxed and happy. I love the picture of your work table too. And Harriet is coming along, love the satin stitches on the gate!

Melissa said...

OMG! I *love* that bunny set!! I just discovered your blog via Nicole's after she posted a photo of the adorable lighthouse set she got from you. Will you be offering the bunny set in the future in your Etsy shop?

Kathy said...

Love it when you include photos of the BT's. They are just so darned cute. My BT loves to lay in the sun.

Your painting and stitching is awesome.