A Day of Play

elinor peace bailey was in Seward, Nebraska at the Udder Store to teach a class on making crows. I wasn't able to participate in the class, but I heard it was lots of fun. elinor's classes are always fun and inspirational. I did get to see some of elinor's most recent projects. She was working on the bag below. The front on the bag has some of her drawings on fabric. The top of the bag she used a knitted felted scarf.

I love how she uses doilies and bits and pieces of trim and lace. Everything she makes is colorful and cheerful. It was fun to hear the customer's comments and elionor telling them, you can't be afraid to make a mistake. You just have to try.

elinor was making a dove out of an embroidered dresser scarf she purchased at a second hand store. I thought it turned out great and gave it new life, but there was discussion on the black eyelashes. They were removed and elinor even covered all the black embroidery. It was fun to see her work through her process of making the dove.

Below is a photo of Roxann O'Hare. She is one of the shop owners along with her husband, Rich, at the Udder Store in Seward, Nebraska. It is the sister shop of the Cosmic Cow in Lincoln, Nebraska. Roxann was very busy the whole day, except at the end of the day when she got to work on her icicles. She is going to have icicles in the shop windows in January.

elinor painted Rich's work boots. Now they are a giant pincushion and tool holder.

elinor always has a sketchbook. She uses old books and turns them into works of art. I always enjoy looking at them. Her drawings are so fun. We are so lucky Nebraska is one of elinor's favorite places to visit. Every time she comes I'm inspired!!