L Is For Leaf--again

I am trying to finish things I have started and this is one of them. At least I think it is finished. I changed the "f" as it was bothering me. I was going to add some more dots or x's or the like, but I was afraid it would get too busy. I haven't decided what to do about the edges. I am inclined to leave them. As always, your feedback is  appreciated.

L Is For Leaf

I worked on this piece, made with the elderberry dyed silk and cotton, most of the weekend. Half of the time I really liked it and then toward the end of the weekend, not so much. I did finally acknowledge that I am not really happy with anything until I start taking it apart. I think they are calling that deconstructing. The piece doesn't work for me until I cut holes in it, unstitch it, cover things up etc. I believe I am like this across the board--in all media. In painting, I call it subtracting. So, on some level I know this, but I never really knew it. Now that I am acknowledging this, I can plan for it. Maybe? I am probably not done taking this one apart..........

If you are reading my blog, please know that I look forward to hearing from you.

Bad Hair Day

Thought you all might like a closer look at the Madam A.
doll having a bad hair day. But then she wasn't too happy upside down in the stuffed animal bin at Salvation Army!
She is holding one of her friends though. She couldn't leave without this little puppy!

Fun At The Thrift Store

Caregiving has been so frustrating here, I decided to treat myself to a trip to the thrift store while my Mom was with friends. I found this pink plastic cabinet of drawers, some stuffed animals for my dog, Tess, a red Chinese silk scarf and (can you believe it!) a vintage Madam Alexander doll. She was thrown in the bin with the stuffed animals. All these treasures for $2.00! The baby doll is having a bad hair day, but at least she has a dress.

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