February Sketch

This week has been filled with many different projects, but nothing is at a point where it's shareable.  Plus, I've been busy with lots of school stuff too.  So, I wanted to share a sketch that I did for my parents and in-laws for Valentines day.  Yep, it's a bit late for Valentines, but hey, I'll take flowers and a card from my little guy any day of the year. :) I had to sketch this portrait quickly because my little son was done posing for me after about 30 seconds.  I think that I caught his look pretty accurately.

I recently got a new Wacom bamboo tablet to help make coloring my sketches with Photoshop a whole lot easier.  I love to draw and sketch, and coloring them on the computer gives me the option to easily change up a sketch for different uses.  And yes, I've started to add water marks to any art that I post online.  I've just had too many problems with people who think that my drawings are freebies that they can use in any way they want.  It's frustrating, but I think that artists need to protect their work.

I'm thinking about starting to share more sketches of the kids in the future.  Maybe one each month.  I do love monthly themes.  What should March be?  Any ideas? 

Pincushion of the Month Pattern and a Giveaway!

*Giveaway Now Closed*

Well, It's that time of the month where I start feeling a bit festive and want to spruce up my sewing area to reflect the season.  February is just around the corner, and who can resist those cute little candy conversation hearts.





Want some of that valentines cuteness for your sewing room with fewer calories, just make yourself this little candy heart pincushion.  To download the pattern click on this link Candy Heart Pincushion.  Make sure to download the original file to get it to print properly.

I really had a fun time making up this pattern to share with everyone, but I admit that I am not a professional pattern maker so I hope that my directions are clear and easy to understand.  It's a pretty straightforward little heart, but the curves might be challenging to a beginner.  I included a variety of candy heart sayings for you to choose from in the pattern.

Don't have time to make this pincushion yourself?  Why not WIN IT.  Just leave a comment on this post and you're signed up to win this pincushion!  I need at least 6 participants in order to do the giveaway so tell your friends to come by and sign-up too.  The giveaway opens today and closes at midnight on Saturday.  I'll announce the winner on Monday.

As always, I'd love to hear from anyone.  If you find a fault, problem, or need assistance just email me and I'll do my best to help you.

Happy Sewing :)