A little update - of sorts

 It was brought to my attention that perhaps it might be nice to show you a selection of the landscapes I've done.  This certainly isn't ALL of them but many of these are still for sale.  I think you can click on the pictures to embiggen them if you'd like to see more details.  Enjoy!  (scroll down to get to the links and the quote of the day)

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Each one is created with fabric and features embroidery, painting, and many other techniques to create the images you see here.  I enjoy all that is old and abandoned - houses, churches, barns and vehicles. Most of the ones on offer here measure approximately 20" - 30" wide and have a hanging sleeve attached.

If you are interested in purchasing a piece of my art for your very own...or....if you would like to commission a creation using your own photograph...please contact me via marmic1954 AT email DOT com, using 'Landscape Enquiry' in the subject line. 

090325
"HARVEST TIME AT WILLOWVIEW FARMS"
(Abbotsford, BC)
measures approx. 22" square

130225
"Inside, Looking Out"
measures approx. 23x25"
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart,
and used with his kind permission

220125
"FALLING LEAVES"
measures approx. 25x26"
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart
and used with his kind permission

150924

"WITCH HOUSE - 2"
measures approx. 25x27"

Inspired by a photo by Tracy Baker
and used with her kind permission

060824

"Kawandi Fields"

measures approx. 21x21"
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart,
and used with his kind permission

270624
"The Red Chair (Muskoka TB Sanitarium)"
measures approx. 21x29"
Inspired by a photo by Michael Lalonde
and used with his kind permission

140624

"The Roads No Longer Travelled"

measures approx. 22x20"

Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart
and used with his kind permission

                                        280524

"The Witch House"  SOLD!
measures approx. 27x29"
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart (and used with
his always kind permission),
as well as Michael Trueman and Glen Bowe

030524
"Hayfield School"
measures approx. 26 x 17"
Inspired by a photo by Glen Bowe
and used with his kind permission

100424
"Lonely Sentinel"
measures approx. 22" square
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart
and used with his always kind permission

260224

"Lonesome Wheel"

measures approx. 22x25"
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart
and used with his kind permission

070224

"Grande Ol' Dame"
measures approx 24x20"

 
'Storm on the Horizon'
SOLD!!

Inspired by the preprinted panel

as well as a photo by Kathy Kelly
(used with permission)

Measures approx. 22x26"

121323
'Waiting For Spring'
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart
Measures approx. 29x25"

101523

"Abandoned Blues"
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart,
used with permission

Measures approx. 22x30"

092323
"ALL ALONE IN THE PRAIRIES"

Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart
Measures approx. 27 1/2" x 24 1/2" 

081723

"Dead End"

Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart

measures approx. 26x22"

071823
"Three Churches of Mahone Bay"
SOLD

062623
"TRANQUIL SHORE"

Measures 27x23"
Commissioned

SOLD

                                                                       042423
                                                        "DANDELION LOVE"
                                              Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart
                                                    Measures approx. 22"x29"

020423

"CABIN IN THE SNOW"

Inspired by a photo by Michael Trueman

Measures approx. 30x24"

123122

"GRIST MILL IN BABCOCK"

Inspired by a photo by Barbara Sanbro
measures approx. 23 x 27"

073122

"SOMEWHERE IN SASKATCHEWAN"

Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart
measures approx. 29x23"

070922

"HERBIE NEEDS SOME LOVE"
Inspired by a photo by Michael Truman
Measures approx. 26 x 19"

060322

"Browers Homestead"
Inspired by a photo by Glen Bowe
Measures approx. 19" x 28"

SOLD!!

"Cobwebs and Splinters"

Inspired by memories of growing

up with an outhouse

Measures approx. 23 1/2" square

121421

"Ghostly Memories"
Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart

Measures approx. 29" x 23 1/2"

050521

Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart

Measures 24 x 28"

020521

Measures 26" x 29"

Inspired by a photo by Dale Stewart

122820

Measures 32" x 24"

SOLD!

Inspired by a photo by Janice Holtom

060520       SOLD!!!

Measures 31" x 23"

Inspired by a photo by Jeff Fuhre

032320

Measures 34" x 25"

Inspired by a free domain photo

012720

Measures 24" x 30"

Inspired by a tractor owned by my uncle

052219

Measures 30" x 23"

Inspired by a photo by John Phillips

010519

Measures 30" x 22"

Inspired by a photo from Dale Stewart

040519

Measures 29" x 22"

Inspired from a photo by Euvah Bryant

102218

Measures 28" x 17"

Inspired by a photo from my personal collection

052818

Measures 31" x 20"

Inspired by a photo from my personal collection

I would like to thank all the great photographers who have been so willing to share their amazing photos with me.  The inspiration you've provided has been invaluable!

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- I thought THESE were fun.

- THIS looks like it would be a great project to try.

- And so is THIS!

- Some of you might have one of THESE and might want to make it pretty.

- THIS is a pretty project for spring (or would be nice for fall too).

A fallish finish!

 Introducing..."Harvest Time at Willowview Farm".....

FOR SALE!

measures approx. 21" square

This one is based on a photo of my
own, taken at Willowview Farms near
Abbotsford, British Columbia.

(please note...I left the 'johns' out!)

- I fell down the rabbit hole HERE.  So many pretties!

- There are some great ideas HERE for upcycling used lighting.

- Although THIS is supposedly for dollhouses, why wouldn't it be fun to make them just because?

- THESE are pretty!

- Thanks to Quinn for THIS!  It's great fun to open a window somewhere in the world (and if you look at the bottom of the screen you can continue to click through onto others).  Sorry if I've created an obsession!!

Hmmmm....mumblings anyone?

 My landscape is at a stage where I can't get a picture of it....my knitting is in mid-go...my crocheting is the same.  So, you know what that means, don't you?.....

- There's a number of great tips HERE for quilters.

- HERE is a great use for some orphan blocks.

- THIS falls under the information you never thought you ever needed to know (and, truthfully, most likely still don't)

- Do you remember making THESE?

- If we ever see the sun again, perhaps you might like to have a play with THIS technique.

- THIS is cute!

- Cross stitchers might find THIS of use.

- There are some fun ideas HERE to use antique pieces of hardware.

Today's quote is from Miles K. Davis..."You can tell a bully from a leader by how they treat people who disagree with them"

A little bit of knitting

 This hat came off my needles and I think from now on it will be my go-to pattern for kids hats....

The pattern is THIS one and is available in sizes from 2 -12 years.  I used stash yarn.  

- THIS would be a cute Easter project.

- There are links HERE to lots of stuffed toy patterns.

- For those of you here in Canada (or if you want to show us some support) check out THIS pattern.  Some of these will be going in my Christmas box eventually.

- THIS is a great tutorial for making an easy dress.

Today's quote is from Michael C. Clarke..."Negativity is contagious.  Unhappiness is contagious.  Fear is contagious.  But so is happiness.  So is optimism.  So is love.  Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you and strive to be a reflection of what you want to receive"