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04/24/2017

Geometric moroccan tiles inspired this textural hand block printed linen pillow cover. Each tile shaped motif is approximately 4w x 4.75h, and Ive printed them in turquoise, aquamarine and sky blue on antique white linen. These shades of blue green are both serene and lively, and the hand printed te...

04/19/2017

Here's a new color for my Jacobean floral pillow cover-

Ive hand block printed my Jacobean Floral design in dark charcoal on beautiful gray linen and made into this gorgeous pillow cover. The lovely gray linen has a very subtle purple undertone, it varies in different light situations. If I had a Venetian palazzo, they would be right at home in the chang...

04/16/2017

Just saw my first butterflies yesterday, hello Spring!

Cheerful shades of spring green, turquoise blue, olive and aquamarine are printed in a variety of my original block print designs and combined to create this one of a kind tropical table runner. This runner measures approximately 16.5wide x 60long. Bright butterflies, passionflowers, faux bois and g...

02/21/2017

Pretty floral coordinating pillows for an instant collection...

Three beautiful linen, cotton and linen/cotton remnants begged to be made into this romantic trio of pillow covers. I have only one each of the toile and peony floral, and two of the romantic scenic, once they sell - thats it! These are so pretty in muted shades of ivory, peach, carnelian, sage, bro...

02/18/2017

I finally made cafe curtains in my Passionflower design, available in many sizes...

My pretty Passionflower hand block printed floral border design is now on bleached white linen as cafe curtains and valances. Ive printed it in a muted gray blue aqua on bleached white linen and made it into your choice of sizes as cafe curtain panels or valances with a 1.25 rod pocket at the top th...

02/17/2017

New for Spring 2017 in my shop...

Perky sparrows meet and chat in a cherry blossom orchard, accompanied by butterflies and ladybugs. My original art reproduction is available as an 8 x 10 print, with a 1/4 white border edge. This is printed on Ultra Premium Matte Presentation Paper by Epson. Your choice of colors: Pink and taupe (ph...

02/14/2017

My first lap quilt!

Ive hand block printed antique white linen with my harlequin design in pale muted aqua and taupe and made it into this modern geometric small lap quilt. The antique white linen is a soft, off white that reminds me of really good vanilla ice cream - it has a warm gray brown undertone that works with…

02/14/2017

Finally the sun is out and I can photograph new cards!

Perky sparrows meet in the cherry orchard, accompanied by butterflies and ladybugs on the front of my new spring cards. These are perfect for a Mothers day gift, hostess gift, or gift for the gardener or nature lover. This card set is available in six (6) different color ways of my Sparrow and Cherr...

02/05/2017

These are one of a kind, small hand cut paper cards - perfect to frame or give!

These three lively tropical plants illustrated in cut paper from old paper sample books make a beautiful card set of three, perfect as a gift for the gardener. Earthy and vivid colors of teal, black, burnt orange, olive green, marsala, plum and kraft papers and card stock are hand cut in organic, na...

01/19/2017

I'm working on more colors of this design...

Bright (french) blue and red are hand block printed (by me!) on bleached white linen in my Retro Rooster and Chicken design cafe curtains and matching valance. These perky fowl strut and peck their way along the bottom of the cafe curtain (and valance) as a border approximately 6.25 high. The bleach...

01/08/2017

My new block print goes with all the others...

My original grapevine block print is printed on acid free recycled light kraft color card stock in Speedball black water soluble ink, with hand painted colors in gouache. Ive used olive green, spring green, plum, mauve and oak brown for the hand painted color details. My grapevine in my backyard was...

11/29/2016

I just made these today

Perky poinsettias are brightly hand block printed in olive green, crimson and tangerine on bleached white 3.5 oz linen and made into this set of 18 x 18 dinner napkins. These colors are a modern and bright alternative to traditional holiday colors of red and green. This set of four napkins is perfec...