First Patchwork - Child of the 60's

From Bebe: Because this is the anniversary month and year of Woodstock, I have been reflecting on the influence of the 60's upon my artwork. I was very young then, but I can not deny the influence that era has had on my work. I was already "making things by hand" since about age 5. Coming from a family of women who valued handwork was also a plus. I think the original "handmade movement" came from any people's who had to make things from scratch, like log cabins and such, when there was no one to make it for them. It was a way of being independent and useful. I think that is why people who make things for them selves are some of the happiest. It is part of our true nature, and the closest we can come to complimenting the Creator. The 60's embraced "handmade" all over again!

Above is my first patchwork- on my favorite pair of jeans. I loved them so much, I couldn't bear to part with them, so made the front and back legs into bags. The fronts are in velvet and denim patches, the backs are leather sewn on by sewing machine.

I learned to crochet from Granny Lil. I explored it throughly, coming up with my own myriad of combination of stitches. This is the one vest that has been kept all these years.

Out of all the values I learned and embraced from my ancestors, it is this: that handmade gifts are always best. They truely come from the heart of the maker. ~ BB

Rodeo Rose

 

She features completely removeable clothing: Hat, shirt, bandanna, jodphur style pants, Batwing Chaps, with hand embroidery; she carries a Lariat; she rides her Stick Horse, and she has a "Center Medallion Rose" quilt, that has an embroidered center. The hat also comes with a hatbox, and she has a cloth storage bag. She has re-dressing instructions and a document brochure. Everything is handmade, including the hatbox.

She is weighted for sitting. She looks really cute sitting on the edge of a shelf.

Peony #8 was inspired by all the cowgirls who used to ride the rodeo in the 20's and 30's. See more about them at: http://www.cowgirl.net/, at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, located in Fort Worth, Texas.

She was also inspired by Linda Carter Holman's work. See her work at: http://www.carterholman.com/.

Take Care and Have Fun! Ride-em Cowgirl!!

Fig Tree Patterns Came in the Mail Last Week

My favorite fabric and patterns!

Fig Tree had a special last month, buy three get one free (of their choice). I am so happy! The third one, French Kiss, is one I wanted but didn't order. If you haven't checked out their website and blog, please do so. If you love pastels, this is the fabric for you!!! See at: http://www.figtreequilts.com/ See the blog at: http://www.figtreequilts.typepad.com/

Have you ever been to Bell Buckle?

Just for fun - Have you ever been to Bell Buckle, Tennessee? There's a street of shops, mostly antiques, a cafe with live music on the weekends, ice cream - and - MOON PIES! There's an RC and Moon Pie Festival every June.

The scenery surrounding the little town is very beautiful - the quintessential Tennessee landscape of rolling hills. You'll be able to relax and take a deep breath and get away from all the hustle and bustle of life when you take this ride.