best wishes for 2023

favorite images from 2022

I was scrolling through my images, and a few were so pretty I think they are worth revisiting. What a lovely year.

painting: sweet doggy

I don’t like to show off the paintings that are Christmas commissions, because what if a recipient happens to stumbled over their own gift and the surprise is ruined? This little guy isn’t a surprise, so I get to show him. I don’t usually paint with red, but when it works, it works. 12″x12″ oil

getting ready for Christmas

Are you all ready for Christmas? House decorated? Or are you a last-minute sort of family? The nutcrackers have emerged for a new year. They grow in numbers every year. I found a sweet little vintage ornament while out thrifting. I look for these all the time, but I guess few people want to part

sewing: patriotic table topper

The quilt show had fabric for sale, and I picked up a charm pack for $5. What a great price. I used all but two or three of the squares, and filled in the whites from my stash. I never buy these kinds of prints. I like them. . . but I never buy them.