tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48571213985247022082012-02-09T11:48:22.131-05:00World of Wendy LuI'm an artist. I'm a writer. And I like it.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.comBlogger3371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-66999747942214572992012-02-09T11:45:00.000-05:002012-02-09T11:45:30.441-05:00TillyI so need a new camera and a new camera card. I do apologize for these pictures. She looks better in person. I tell you, I get to a certain point of making a doll and Bad Wendy starts talking mess. But Good Wendy says to keep going and when the face is on a doll, they really come to life. That's when I fall in love and it's difficult to part with them. But she's now at the Delta Arts Center, Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-8064275020381610952012-02-09T11:35:00.000-05:002012-02-09T11:35:49.173-05:00DollsHere are Mollie, Callie, and William. They are made in the primitive doll vein and are for my exhibit that opens on Sunday.
Their hair is torn black cotton fabric. Mollie's is knotted at the ends, Callie's strips have been braided and then knotted at the ends.
Callie.
I like this pattern but will adjust it a little to make more dolls. The body is a little on the long side. I loveWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-46772716980788071782012-02-06T11:21:00.000-05:002012-02-06T11:21:15.083-05:00Stump DollsI like stump dolls. You don't have to worry about legs and bloomers. These two are in progress and will be completed today.
They will go on stands.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-14615585392662029422012-02-06T11:18:00.000-05:002012-02-06T11:18:28.448-05:00Works in ProgressHere are some pictures of clothes for my dollies. I haven't made actual clothes that are put on dolls in a long time. It's made me stretch a little and get out of a certain comfort zone. The clothes still can't be taken off but I've made actual garments to be placed on the dolls. That has been a little fun to do.
These dresses and bloomers have been spritzed with Distress It. It makes things Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-39015654185105248852012-02-03T09:17:00.000-05:002012-02-03T09:17:00.576-05:002 Very Large DollsI rarely make large dolls. One, because I live in an apartment and don't have a lot of space; two, because it takes so much stuffing. I didn't mean to make these two so big but it happened. and they seem to be happy. I may tweak the pattern a bit but I already have more ideas for them in the near future. I probably won't be making a gazillion of them but a few more in in queue.
As you can seeWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-89441375085649984342012-02-01T09:05:00.000-05:002012-02-01T09:05:21.396-05:00Happy FebruaryIt's here. Didn't we just celebrate Thanksgiving? February 1. Today. I feel my life has been put on speed dial. Oh well. I either go with the wave or sink. I think I'll try surfing. Still working on keeping emotions in check. I tell you, when you get sick, it just makes you feel so bad. Not just physically but mentally. You try not to feel like a baby and just suck it up. But when the body hurts Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-84416113614221239792012-01-31T09:27:00.000-05:002012-01-31T09:27:03.489-05:00End of January 2012Can you believe it? It's the end of January. I yawned and it flew by. I feel like I'm very late, like the White Rabbit in Wonderland. I don't know what happened. Maybe I do. It all started with being sick that first week of the New Year and things continued in a downward spiral. Once again, I was treading water and not very pleased about it. It all came to a head last week and I've come to some Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-10512545001109147522012-01-22T19:31:00.000-05:002012-01-22T19:31:11.172-05:00Hop To It Block 7
Finally getting back to my block of the month applique quilt. Yes I'm behind but starting to catch up. I will have this quilt top done this year. All the leaves have been appliqued down.
The flowers have been appliqued. Supposedly it's easier to do such a detailed piece in stages. Get the flower stitched together before putting it in place on the block. Maybe. I will be gluing these down Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-13886719126789081432012-01-22T19:03:00.000-05:002012-01-22T19:31:34.308-05:00Works on Progress
I'm working. I'm working. I just had to show you.
The jar contains the antique buttons I got for Christmas. I love them.
Here are more prim dollies. Most will be dressed for Easter and some will be goth like.
This trio are a new pattern. One will be for the Delta show and the other two will be voodoo/zombies. I think you can tell which will be which. I will make their clothes butWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-63339051090339391332012-01-16T10:54:00.000-05:002012-01-16T10:54:48.883-05:00First List of 2012All right. I said that I would publish my lists for the year. I'll have to do them in stages. I thought I'd start with my quilt and applique list. Seeing that I don't do resolutions, I now have expectations for the year. I try not to start new projects before finishing old ones but us creative types know that doesn't always work. There's always something more exciting to try, and the work in Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-46616508028354766272012-01-09T18:09:00.000-05:002012-01-09T18:09:29.463-05:00Works in ProgressI was off to a good start this year, as far as my dolls were concerned. Then I got sick and was down most of last week. I'm feeling better now and getting back on track. Here are some small Prim Dollies that are in the works. The two white ones will be goth prim dollies. I can't wait to dress them. You know, it's hard finding the right size black lace and trim for dolls. Web surfing, here I come.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-34057633143982743282012-01-09T18:02:00.001-05:002012-01-09T18:02:25.202-05:00First Doll of 2012I finally got my first doll of the new year done. She is a large Prim Dollie and the last of a trio. I like the pattern but will use it for different dolls. I hope you like my little girl. She doesn't have a name yet. I will see how many dolls I can get created this year.
These little ladies will be a part of a three part doll exhibit next month called Loved Through the Years: Three Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-69499518892366845892012-01-09T17:55:00.000-05:002012-01-16T10:28:36.614-05:00Small Art, Big HeartI will be making a doll for the Small Art, Big Heart show & sale at the Hampton House Art & Framing here in town. I'm planning a pirate but sometimes my pieces have a mind of their own.
Stay tuned.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-32918098881284554872012-01-02T20:27:00.000-05:002012-01-02T20:27:49.313-05:00Books and a New KidHere's a picture of the stack of books I'd like to read this year. I used to be a voracious reader but things changed. Life, finances, time, you name it. I like to read and I really want to get back into it. I don't have a Kindle yet, so these will have to do. There's history, mystery, travel, ghost stories, classic, and kid's books. There are about fifteen books, so one a month at least. I loveWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-18489072845661348562012-01-01T15:33:00.000-05:002012-01-01T15:33:12.822-05:00Happy 2012!The first day of a brand new year. My holiday decorations have been put away, the apartment has been swept, 2011 statements have been filed and I'm ready for a brand new creative year. I'm still working on my lists but I have a good handle on what will be worked on first. I don't believe in resolutions but I have many goals. My next show is in February and I'm very excited about that.
Some of myWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-33708766563853662412011-12-30T18:36:00.000-05:002011-12-30T18:36:36.391-05:00The Last Two for 2011Here are my last two dollies for the year. The are number 109 and 110. Not bad for a years worth of work. I have so many more ideas waiting to be birthed. I am so excited.
Here's Hanna and Lara. They are my large Prim Dollie design. I will probably make a couple more to make a set. They will be in the exhibition in February titled: Loved Through the Years: 100 Years of Black Dolls. More Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-37469117951493855102011-12-29T11:45:00.000-05:002011-12-29T11:45:02.491-05:00Lots and Lots of Buttons
A friend gave me a collection of old buttons. There are some pearl buttons, wood ones and others that will go well on new creations for next year. I know I don't need anymore buttons, but, these are really cool.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-30667239441410662892011-12-29T11:40:00.000-05:002011-12-29T11:40:41.258-05:00Prim Dollies III've started another design of Primitive Dolls. Loosely based on primitive dolls. These will be for my exhibition next year. Right now, they will be used as advertising. So they will have a photo shoot in the next week. I'm venturing out of my box and so far, at least with the first group of prim dollies, it's working trying something new.
I'm a bit further along than when I first took Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-59414297939002452362011-12-28T09:21:00.000-05:002011-12-28T09:22:11.222-05:00Last Voodoo Doll Pins for 2011
Here are dolls 107 and 108. Vega and Vesta are the last Voodoo Dolls of 2011. Yep, I've made 108 dolls this year. I'm working on two more and they should be done tomorrow. So that will bring the total to 110. Not bad for a person who didn't think they were being productive. I have so many new ideas for more of these gals. After all, we've got Mardi Gras, St Patrick's Day, and Easter coming up.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-28883100757326812872011-12-28T09:12:00.000-05:002011-12-28T09:12:46.788-05:00Wow! Christmas.For all who celebrate it, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I did. It's been many years since I had a Christmas. My friends decorated my apartment, I got a couple of gifts even, and I was invited to a Christmas dinner. After dinner I learned how to play Canasta. I hadn't planned on going anywhere for Christmas but it was nice to get out of the house.
I had a lot of fun. Being with really Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-50273347045922754862011-12-19T14:26:00.000-05:002011-12-19T14:26:11.375-05:00Prim Dollies
Here are my new dollies. A brand new design. They are leading to other primitive designs for an upcoming exhibition in February 2012. The exhibition is called Loved Through the Years: Three Centuries of Black Dolls. The first part of the exhibit is a collection of dolls made by slaves, the second part are dolls made after 1900 but before plastic, and the third part is for me and my take of theWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-92135826290893692652011-12-19T14:14:00.000-05:002011-12-19T14:14:11.246-05:00Before and After
This is how my studio looked after the Krankies Fair. Yep, it's trashed. Stuff on the floor, can't find an empty spot on the art table. I get a headache just looking at it.
I'm laughing as I'm writing this because it was a wreck. There are times when your work space is so junky, you can't do anything. Creative juices cease to flow, you can't find anything, and you just want to cry. So Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-68857302334634137202011-12-19T14:06:00.000-05:002011-12-19T14:06:32.282-05:00Holiday Ornament
Every year in my applique class, we make an ornament. Here's the one for this year. I really love make it and take it projects. He is missing an eye but I put a bead one on this morning. His body is velveteen and the rest wool felt. The buttons simulate snowflakes. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-56418521507804547562011-12-19T14:01:00.000-05:002011-12-19T14:01:45.166-05:00Krankies Holiday Craft Fair
My table at the Krankies Holiday Craft Fair a few weeks ago. Yeah, I know, I'm a bit behind with posting. It's been busy. Really. The lovely felted flower pins are by my friend Shye Mendelsohn.
The only thing new from me were the skull ornaments and more of the Demon Voodoo doll pins.
I also redid a snowman pin I used to make years ago. They sold out the first day of the fair.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-86413790532305619992011-12-13T08:50:00.001-05:002011-12-13T08:50:35.949-05:00My Halls Have Been Decked
Here I am in my penguin hat. I've discovered that a lot of creative thinking can come about with it on my head.
My friends Maya and Amanda came over to bring some holiday cheer. Whether I wanted it or not, they were going to decorate my place.
I had bought some skellie garland after Halloween. I had no idea I could incorporate it into Christmas.
The ghost and monster are bellsWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-44024956237507180642011-12-02T09:58:00.008-05:002011-12-02T10:09:08.020-05:00I'm in a local paper.Okay, I don't know how to get the picture to show up but the following link is to my interview in Relish, a local paper. Please check it out.
http://www2.relishnow.com/entertainment/2011/dec/01/wsrel04-doll-creations-on-exhibit-in-the-movies-ar-1663091/Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-91668100359809735362011-12-01T21:52:00.000-05:002011-12-01T21:52:56.574-05:00Items On EtsyI now have some items listed on Etsy. Still working on the link thing but if you click on the Etsy circle, you'll go directly to my shop. I'm trying to figure out how to get a pic of my own work on that little thing. Bear with me. Thanks!Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-13636197043558972992011-12-01T18:55:00.000-05:002011-12-01T18:55:32.015-05:00Happy December!Wow! Can you believe it? Another month gone by, a new one beginning. I just can't believe how fast time is zipping by. With so many things to do. So many things I want to do. So many places to see, people to meet, friends to hand out with. As this month and year winds down, I am reflecting on a lot of things. My artwork, my place in the world wide scheme of things. I am grateful for so much but Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-25767989822911353122011-11-28T18:38:00.000-05:002011-11-28T18:38:14.025-05:00I've Done It!Woo hoo! I've done it. I reached my goal for NaNoWriMo this year.
51585It was a struggle. The ups and downs. There was a point where I thought I wouldn't get it done. But one good half day and two solid days of writing and I did it.
Now I can get some rest and back to dolls.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-23548425821640189172011-11-25T12:56:00.000-05:002011-11-25T12:56:26.663-05:00NaNo UpdateI am still far behind in my NaNo count.
22297
I will write most of the day today. I've caught up on emails, check the social network sites and played some games. I've had lunch. I've socks and the space heater on. It's probably warmer outside than in my apartment but I'll live. Let's see if I can hit 30000 by the time I go to bed. The only thing on the docket today is to write.
Toodles!Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-87722805078013867562011-11-25T12:51:00.000-05:002011-11-25T12:51:13.759-05:00Thanksgiving 2011I do hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. I was truly blessed with being with friends, watching the parade, Purina Dog Show, football game (Packers won over Lions), Tanglewood Park for their light display, holiday shows and lots and lots of food. The newest item on the menu was smoked mac and cheese (five cheeses) and green tomato and apple pie. Oh - my - gosh!
Two kinds of Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-968861994674687822011-11-22T23:25:00.000-05:002011-11-22T23:25:54.871-05:00Ack!!!! Again.20002
Oh my gosh! Slowly chugging along. I am so far behind. Eek! Oh, also cut out six more voodoo doll pins. They are multiplying. Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-34507365485683116572011-11-21T21:57:00.000-05:002011-11-21T21:57:23.902-05:00Commission Complete!Okay. I had a commission to do 12 voodoo doll pins but looking like a school mascot. Kind of. Mostly the colors of the school and these were a little easy to do because of their mascot. A brother and sister saw me wearing my witch voodoo doll pin and said they liked it. I told them I made it and they asked if I could make some simulating their favorite mascot. I said I'd give it a try. At first Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-8336065613527942842011-11-13T19:22:00.000-05:002011-11-13T19:22:52.455-05:00Visitor From Up NorthMy friend Kellie is here in town for the weekend. She visits me once a year and we do the girl thing. I picked her up from the airport on Saturday. It was a beautiful day and I wasn't paying attention, so I missed the exit to the terminal. I turned around, thought to myself that this doesn't look familiar. I ended up at the departure terminal instead of the arrival terminal. Silly me. So I parkedWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-68585098784498917682011-11-11T08:23:00.000-05:002011-11-11T08:23:41.896-05:00In ProgressThis is going to be another quick post. I'm behind on NaNo again and will catch up today after two meetings. I feel like I'm a branch of Santa's workshop. Here's a sample of what I've been up to.
Finally getting some Moli Dolls dressed. As you can see by their colors, they were supposed to be for Halloween but didn't make it. What am I talking about? Halloween is all the time.
The pink and Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-91256912910934997952011-11-09T08:14:00.000-05:002011-11-09T08:14:09.119-05:00Ack!10,046
I kind of sort of caught up. I was supposed to be at this number on Monday but I hit it last night before bed. Now, as of today, I have to write 3334 words tonight. Or close to it. Am I getting anything else done? Not really. I did make a snowman pin pattern, pulled the felt for them. I'm ready to tea dye some fabric for some dolls, and I've got two doll skirts to sew.
Stay tuned! Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-63431816818209966492011-11-08T07:57:00.000-05:002011-11-08T07:57:00.763-05:00NaNo7697
I'm a little bit behind in my word count. Had an unusual week and weekend. Just got numbers from Butt Bros BBQ and we served 579 plates from 11 on the AM to about 2:30 on the PM. That's like 2.5 plates a minute. Woo hoo! Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-78926364955631086622011-11-07T10:51:00.001-05:002011-11-07T10:52:50.285-05:00Voodoo Mummy Doll PinsA little late but better than never, right? Here is my quartet of Voodoo Mummy Doll Pins. From right to left:
Merlot, Mo, Maeve, and Maurice. I made them little Egyptian type girdles with beads. They have the trademarked stripe legs and wool heart like my first Voodoo Doll Pins. I'm working on some winter ones. I think they're kind of cute and a bit worse for wear. Ha!
I'm behind on my NaNo soWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-71981261668580807662011-11-04T09:23:00.000-04:002011-11-04T09:23:40.785-04:00NaNoWriMoI'm trying to keep up. Dolls are almost done, some in the middle of being done. I'm working as hard as I can while dealing with, well, life. The job. You know, things you have to do that take up time from things you really want to do. Those things that make you happy and content. Those things that make your life shine and sing for you.
I promise pics by the weekend. That's my goal to Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-16733786791427211812011-11-02T08:40:00.000-04:002011-11-02T08:40:02.653-04:00Happy NovemberJust a quick little post. Happy November to you all. Can you believe this year is almost over? What's up with that? I've started NaNo and I'm at 1717 words. I made my quota for the first day, actually a little over it. I will keep updates on my tally along with getting more doll pics up. This should be an interesting month.
Take care of yourselves and stay healthy.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-60739505337893504792011-10-31T14:28:00.000-04:002011-10-31T14:28:36.861-04:00Happy Halloween!I don't have a new scary picture right now so I'll show a piece I did some time ago. One of my first needle felted pieces.
I am just about ready to start NaNoWriMo, November 1 at midnight. I'm very excited about reaching 50,000 words in 30 days. I'm finishing up two stories I'd started before and I want to get that first draft done. One is a fantasy pirate story and the other a mid-grade kid Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-57853586658257687212011-10-29T17:40:00.000-04:002011-10-29T17:40:33.028-04:00Sorry.While trying to figure out this Google+ thing, I mistakenly deleted photos on my blog. This is very frustrating and there is no way to retrieve the pics, so I have to go back to each one and upload the pics again. Really thinking about going somewhere else when I start another blog. I will not say how peeved I am right now. So be patient with me. I will get all pics back up as soon as possible.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-71410825047146394242011-10-27T16:02:00.001-04:002011-10-29T17:13:31.434-04:00Latest Winter Wandi
I started this little gal last year and finally got her done this year. Most of this batch of Wandi dolls didn't have names, so she just gets a number. I did crochet her hat and shawl and she turned out better than expected. She will be wrapped up with several others and on their way to a local shop for the winter season. It feels good to get something done.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-86441844250755532202011-10-25T08:08:00.000-04:002011-10-25T08:08:14.130-04:00Yikes!I can't believe this month is almost over. It hasn't exactly been the most productive month looking back at my calendar. I am so behind. I know, I know, I'm being way too hard on myself. I did manage to have my first one woman show and I did get a commission. I guess one can't be working all the time. I needed to recharge my creative batteries.
Now I'm getting ready to do NaNoWrimo (National Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-83466106723481296502011-10-25T07:47:00.001-04:002011-10-29T17:37:49.510-04:0018th Annual Carolina Renaissance FestivalWell folks, I got my geek/nerd on this past Sunday. My pals Maya, Amanda, and I went to the Carolina Renaissance Festival. The sun was out, it wasn't too hot or too cold. A perfect fall day. I've been to festivals in Michigan before, Maya had been to this one before, and it was Amanda's first time. A virgin. We had a blast. We didn't gorge ourselves on the foodstuffs. I did have the fish 'n chipsWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-90251889445442266542011-10-21T19:07:00.001-04:002011-10-29T17:42:28.106-04:00In ProgressI'm behind but I'm not out. The cool weather is finally here and I'm enjoying it. I'd rather be outside walking and crunching leaves but I have to concentrate on more dollies. So here are some doll pins in the works. I wore my witch doll pin Wallis to the job and got a commission for 12 similar ones. Pretty cool.
These babies are almost done. I'm procrastinating a bit. The wad of white are Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-22617898756529608102011-10-11T09:10:00.000-04:002011-10-11T09:10:27.557-04:00What's Next?No pics this time round. I really need to get some fall pics this year. I can't remember if I had any last year. The leaves are changing quite nicely and I love to hear them being blown down the sidewalks. We finally have our regular temps for this time of year.
So what's next with me and my work? I really need to get more items back on my Etsy shop. Need a PayPal adjustment and then I should beWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-24568898074598854372011-10-10T11:10:00.000-04:002011-10-10T11:10:20.148-04:00All Things HalloweenThe reception for my first one woman show was a success. My friends helped me out by supplying the food and there was wine too. The set up of my work at the gallery was just wonderful. Thank you Hampton House Art & Framing for a beautiful display.
It was so wonderful to see my work set up like this. Very moving and exciting. A different feel than if I did a doll show where I would have to sit Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-69559409757288467212011-10-05T08:25:00.000-04:002011-10-05T08:25:07.735-04:00Marley Batsheva and her Amazing Bat CircusI finally got the last piece done for my show. It's Marley Batsheva, named by two friends, and her bat circus. I had fun making the bats. They are needle felted over a wire armature, with felt wings and beads for eyes. Marley loves her bats. Here's her story:
Coming from a family of performers, artists, and writers, Marley decided to continue the tradition. She has created her own bat circus. Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-83174254910305498052011-10-01T21:10:00.000-04:002011-10-01T21:10:11.962-04:00October 1Hello October! I'm so glad you're here and you brought way cooler temperatures with you. Thanks. The trees are starting to turn colors, I love that. I had to write my first blog of October today, well, tonight. I'm so tired. Got my dollies into the gallery yesterday and I felt a little sad. Hopefully they will find wonderful people to adopt them and they will spend their time in wonderful homes. Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-29448747205385010882011-09-30T19:24:00.000-04:002011-09-30T19:24:36.582-04:00My First One Woman ShowWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-15273891998594356412011-09-23T14:45:00.000-04:002011-09-23T14:45:13.573-04:00Next Ghostie Girl and a Skull headNow I'm working on getting things finished while dealing with Stink Bugs. Hate it when they fly. The sound is creepy. Anyway, I've been chugging along and here's my next Ghostie Girl. I don't have a name for her yet. That's not good. Maybe once I have her face on, it'll come to me.
This little lady will have a black over skirt, bustle, and black trim on her bodice and bottoms of sleeves. Her Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-84459670011458611232011-09-20T18:18:00.000-04:002011-09-20T18:18:34.600-04:00More Works in ProgressI was trying to do better with posting here on my blog but other things have taken priority. Like finishing items for my upcoming, first one woman show. It isn't like a doll or craft show, which is what I have to continue to tell myself because I was driving myself crazy. I don't need a hundred pieces because I won't be manning a table. My artwork will be on display the whole month of October. Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-1070795442765958682011-09-13T09:34:00.000-04:002011-09-13T09:34:19.386-04:00Aldo the AlienAll righty then. Back to creative stuff. I will work better to finishing more art and posting more frequently. I'm working on it. I finished a companion to Manfred and Silas. Meet Aldo the Alien. Aliens are welcomed during Halloween too. The trio will have a blast scaring old people and little kids. You know they're going to get into trouble and Aldo is ready to party with his party hat on.
AldoWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-26828824965506574832011-09-13T09:17:00.000-04:002011-09-13T09:17:09.785-04:00Sushi NightThe Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery has How 2 Night. It's a way to showcase the artists and local restaurants and caterers. The artist will demonstrate or discuss how they create their work and more than likely there's some sort of wine or beer tasting.
This month there was sushi for dummies. I love sushi and have always wanted to make my own but it seemed so difficult. Chef Melissa Mirchandani of Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-43304872885840928492011-09-13T08:36:00.000-04:002011-09-13T08:36:35.888-04:00BBBI'm still going for fun things to do to celebrate my birthday each month for a whole year. I was invited to the BBB first cookout. Big Butt Brothers. A couple of guys who got together to start a meat smoking business. I've tried some of the meats before, they make their own sausage and then smoke it. They have a their first big gig in a couple of weeks and wanted to try out their super duper Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-23941197136084022672011-09-05T22:14:00.001-04:002011-09-05T22:16:02.302-04:00Silas and ManfredHello September. I was hoping for some cooler days but they haven't shown up in these parts just yet. I'm waitin'. I'm still a waitin'.
I finally finished Manfred the Maniacal Pumpkin and he's got his buddy Silas the Scarecrow and they're about to head out to a party of ghoulish proportions. Or something. They have been wet and then needle felted.
The leaves are cut out of felt and felted Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-90988298651105926362011-09-02T00:17:00.000-04:002011-09-02T00:17:18.083-04:00Work in ProgressThis is Manfred the Maniacal Pumpkin. He needs some dental work but he's so happy I finally got his face done. His candle stick holder stand has been painted and will probably get some gold accents. He'll have some vines and leaves for accents and probably a pet spider to keep him company. I don't know what it is about spiders because I really don't like them. Bad memories of my epic battle with Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-21216353962931179282011-09-02T00:04:00.000-04:002011-09-02T00:04:24.538-04:00Hop To It 6I think I've been numbering my blocks correctly. We've done seven so far this year and I completed number seven before number six. So here's number six. I think. At least it's the only one that I haven't taken a pic of.
I added the carrots to my block. They weren't in the original block design.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-91033283262706775592011-09-01T23:58:00.000-04:002011-09-01T23:58:41.617-04:00Hello SeptemberI thought September would never get here. August was such a bugger of a month. What with the earthquake and that crazy Irene mucking things up. Now it's back to being hot and I'm really looking forward to fall. Cooler temperatures, leaves turning colors and falling. Crunching on the same leaves once they're on the ground. Wonderful breezes and fresher air.
I have one more month to finish off Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-74398169636082086752011-08-22T16:34:00.000-04:002011-08-22T16:34:38.635-04:00Unwanted blogIs anyone having a problem with unwanted blogs that they follow? I looked at my dashboard and there's a blog called Gadget Question by a Catherine Anderson. I haven't signed up to follow it and it's on my list of blogs that I follow. I can't unfollow it because I haven't signed up to follow it. It just appeared and I can't get rid of it. It's really upsetting me because it's taking up space from Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-34739973519149388132011-08-22T16:18:00.000-04:002011-08-22T16:18:57.866-04:00More LegsSewing up a storm and liking my new enlarged voodoo doll pin pattern. I thought I'd get some sewing done while I wait for the cold front that's supposed to come in today. Maybe it'll cool off enough so I can stuff.
These legs will belong to goth type dollies. Maybe a bit of 70's needs to be involved here. A couple of rock stars maybe?
These are quite mod too.
Here are the first two stuffed Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-38694711364023434862011-08-18T21:03:00.000-04:002011-08-18T21:03:47.502-04:00Ghostie Girl BeatrixOh my gosh! I was looking over my blog and I didn't post a pic of Beatrix. I posted her toys and cotton candy but not her finished. Good grief! Well, here she is.
Beatrix had fun at the Bat Festival. She had bat fritters, and bat juice and she didn't throw up when she got on the Bat Cup ride or the Bat Coaster. She won two plushies, and was able to get some creepy cotton candy with spider bits Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-29469334124931204032011-08-18T20:42:00.000-04:002011-08-18T20:42:14.079-04:00More in ProgressI've decided to try and get a lot of doll bodies done this month and dress them all next month. Stuffing and attaching limbs can be a bit tedious, dressing them is fun. I'm going to try it. Here are more bodies in the works.
I like my little voodoo doll pins so much that I decided to enlarge the pattern to make a larger doll. I don't have a copier in my apartment so I measured the original Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-5179562610804111792011-08-18T20:29:00.000-04:002011-08-18T20:29:54.753-04:00Hop To It Block 7I finally finished another block-of-the-month block. I'm a bit out of order but here it is. We just got number 8 and I have to finish appliqueing number 6. Confused? Enjoy.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-70592509816576549482011-08-12T11:52:00.000-04:002011-08-12T11:52:38.848-04:00More ProjectsI got off to a good start at the beginning of the month and now, well, life is doing weird things to me. But I shall prevail. I'm not going down without a fight. Here are two new projects I'll be working on in the next week.
First up is another needle felted Mardi Gras skellie, like Mavis. I've got to get pipe cleaner on for the feet and then add more wool for felting. The armature is covered Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-14866803810051959302011-08-12T11:44:00.000-04:002011-08-12T11:44:34.250-04:00Topsy Turvy DollOne day, working at the job in a gallery, a woman stopped in to look around. We started talking and I told her I made dolls. She asked if I repaired them and I said that I used to. She told me she had her grandmother's doll and it's head was coming off. That there was a tear in it and her two year old granddaughter got a hold of it and well, you know what happened. I told her to bring it in and Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-73887750442805759042011-08-08T14:38:00.001-04:002011-08-08T14:39:14.454-04:00Work in ProgressI had started several Ghostie Girls last year and only have two of the five done. Until now. Here are Beatrix's plushies and cotton candy.
This is Sal, her squid plushie made of felt and embroidered eyes and mouth.
Bastion, the bat prince, that she won at the Whack a Bat game.
She also scarfed down some bat fritters and when she was done riding the Bat Coaster, she picked up some Creepy Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-83585386678259855022011-08-02T08:45:00.000-04:002011-08-02T08:45:41.118-04:00Hello AugustA new month and I've left the creative starting gate in a flash. So many new projects going on, being started, those needing to be completed. I have a show in two months and I've got to get crackin'. So far I've got witch pins cut out and ready to be sewn. All 20 of them. I will work on them in batches of five. I have needle felted dolls to do ranging from bears to skellies to ghoulish ladies. Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-84238512939350725072011-07-31T22:08:00.000-04:002011-07-31T22:08:56.349-04:00Goodbye JulyAnother month gone. I can't believe how fast this year is going by. The heat and humidity isn't helping either but the year is zooming by. I've accomplished a lot of things so far and I'm about to rev things up a notch. It's been a good month for starting my year long celebration up to my next birthday. Each month I will do something really special to celebrate my time on this planet. This month Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-79146160480105152782011-07-25T19:27:00.000-04:002011-07-25T19:27:33.131-04:00Flower ArrangingHere's another cool thing I did this month to celebrate a whole year 'til my next birthday. The gallery where I worked hosted a "How 2 Night" where guild artists and local businesses demonstrate their craft or show their wares. We've had clay artist Cindy Billingsley who is also a fantastic muralist but she demonstrated an elephant in clay. Michael Brown who is a wood furniture maker. He talked Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-48477963054953419402011-07-25T18:57:00.000-04:002011-07-25T18:57:14.589-04:00Stagecoach Mary RenderingI call it a rendering because in costume design, that's what we did before making a costume. We sketched it and painted it. I've done hundreds and quite a few have ended up on stage. I'll post some of those later along with some old classwork.
I finally got her done and I may or may not do another one or just do the rest of the ladies in the series. She will be needle felted, at least her body Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-61608223062587190272011-07-20T09:38:00.000-04:002011-07-20T09:38:40.431-04:00New MinionsHere are more minions to help me with my Halloween creepies and ghoulies that will be born soon. They are voodoo doll pins/ornaments. Another batch is waiting to be completed too. They are hanging out in one of those plastic rectangular containers. They don't like being under my work table, screaming that they need sunlight. Since when?
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-11649489029715508642011-07-20T09:33:00.000-04:002011-07-20T09:33:55.217-04:00Stagecoach MaryI'm doing a series of black dolls from history. They will all be females who have made their mark and are rarely heard from. They will be presented in an exhibition at the Delta Fine Arts gallery in February 2012. I started with a sketch of Stagecoach Mary based on a picture in the book, Black Women of the Old West by William Loren Katz.
I haven't done a costume rendering in ages. It was like Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-86957003243137140962011-07-12T10:03:00.000-04:002011-07-12T10:03:37.791-04:00A Lot of Work in ProgressAll righty then. I had a wonderful birthday month, having celebrated all month, saw some cool people and other amazing things. Now it's back to work. Creative work that is. That's the only kind right? And I'm sure you're ready to see some more work from me. So here we go!
Wandi Mermaids are in the works. I now have their eyes painted and will make their bikini tops. Then I will bead the heck onWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-35483816601953497032011-07-11T08:15:00.000-04:002011-07-11T08:15:59.842-04:00Back to WorkCreative work that is. Now I'm working like crazy to catch. That's what happens when you go away for fun. So here are two little ladies that I finally finished.
These are my Wandi Heart Dolls. I never thought I would do dolls with heart shapes and I think they were supposed to be for Valentine's Day but didn't make it. I think I'll stick with Halloween. But they turned out quite nicely and Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-43404603874056155442011-07-11T08:09:00.000-04:002011-07-11T08:09:58.277-04:00Heavy Rebel Weekend
Heavy Rebel Weekend 2011. I love old cars, especially the good looking ones. There seems to be a trend these days to show rusted and beat up old cars, which is fine, if that's what you like. I want my car looking spiffy. I can see myself in the red one. Oh yeah! The cars drive in and park along 2 streets, people dress up in 50's attire but this year I didn't see that many. There were a lot of Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-42021987271958753572011-07-08T11:14:00.000-04:002011-07-08T11:14:08.539-04:00It's Me!This is me in my hot little number of a dress. I made the necklace and earrings. I can't even remember the last time I dressed up, let alone worn a dress. I felt like such a lady and I will be working more on this side of me. I had so much fun that night and danced, a lot. I'm going to have to dress up more often.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-69176155693023057852011-07-08T11:10:00.000-04:002011-07-08T11:10:35.916-04:00Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding
Here is the beautiful engagement ring. It's called a 'Bouquet' setting. On each side of the stone are ribbons, making it look like a bouquet of flowers.
Hepzi, Naomi (at that time bride-to-be), their mom Cheryl. Cheryl and I have known each other for years. We both write and make dolls. I hadn't seen them in over two years. It's great to have friends because they can become your new family.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-48304832462525662752011-07-08T10:50:00.000-04:002011-07-08T10:50:44.762-04:00Colleen's Gaelic Gifts
My wonderful friend Colleen, she gave me the Scottish Girls Rock! tee, had fun catching up.
She has a great shop, Colleen's Gaelic Gifts. If you're looking for something different and special, she has an online shop too.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-80879690939095872832011-07-08T10:45:00.000-04:002011-07-08T10:45:24.314-04:00MichiganI went home to Michigan for a wedding. More about that one later. My mom and cousin gave me a get together so I could see more friends while I was home. I didn't have many days there and here are the pics.
Me and my good friend Lillian. We've known each other since 7th grade. My best friend from high school also showed up but she didn't want her pic taken.
Chris is like a younger brother. HeWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-47992091938063915252011-07-08T10:30:00.000-04:002011-07-08T10:30:11.402-04:00It's JulyI have been neglectful of my blog and visiting other blogs. June just flew by. I celebrated the whole month for my birthday, went home to Michigan for a wedding, and visited with many friends. Now I play catch up.
Here is what's left of my birthday cake I got from the people on the job.
Here's me in my new t-shirt from a good friend. A cool birthday gift. Scottish Girls Rock!
I love trains.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-83837690462059583682011-06-07T07:41:00.000-04:002011-06-07T07:41:22.540-04:00Beatrix's HatI finally got Beatrix's bat hat done. Along with her face and hair. She fits well on her stand, maybe now I can finish her. She is the third in the Ghostie Girl series.
She looks a little bit distressed because she's had a great time at the Bat Festival and has had way too much to eat, drink, and too many trips on rides that go up and down and turn around.
There is a bat button on the cuff Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-47753789324409529742011-05-30T18:46:00.000-04:002011-05-30T18:46:02.145-04:00The Reader- in progressIt's hot! But I was able to continue work on The Reader. I had her armature done, so I guess I'll show that pic. This is another version of a stump doll.
Her skirt form is a floral styrofoam cone. Heavy floral wire forms her torso arms, and neck.
I marked lines to figure out how long her arms should be. I had to remember that hands are going to be attached on the ends of the wire.
I forgotWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-8627879344909611892011-05-28T19:49:00.000-04:002011-05-28T19:49:53.827-04:00The ReaderI aided in a workshop with Akira Blount and created some lovely faces. One face in particular was quite lovely and I wanted to finish her and call her the Reader. I wanted to make a series of readers because I love to read and I think that everyone else should partake in the fun. Since I'm working in a new medium and need as much practice as I can get, I thought I'd do her in wool instead of Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-12727892601840956052011-05-28T19:36:00.000-04:002011-05-28T19:36:23.502-04:00More MinionsI thought my voodoo doll pins were just the cutest so I'm making more. Soon I'll have an army. Bwahhahaha!
The ones with the striped legs are the last of the voodoo dolls and the light ones are going to be goth voodoo dolls. Black, white, and red. I have so many wicked ideas floating through my head. The first group were fun to do, this group, oh my! So stay tuned.Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-41750143085324584742011-05-28T19:30:00.000-04:002011-05-28T19:30:03.060-04:00Hop To ItI finally finished Hop To It block number three. I know, they were out of order. The previous one was block four. But I've caught up. So enjoy.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-76747234993547010182011-05-23T13:13:00.000-04:002011-05-23T13:13:19.879-04:00Wandi MermaidsHello dearies. I've gone from the beach into the sea. Finally, I cut out and sewed some mermaids. No longer will I be doing more than four of these Wandi dolls at a time. This group will be the first to be excessively beaded. I don't know if I like the tail or not at the moment, but we'll see how I feel about it after they're stuffed.
This is wonderful upholstery trim that I use for hair. LoveWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-36104095005152872442011-05-19T17:32:00.000-04:002011-05-19T17:32:00.002-04:00Wandi Beach GalsI am cruising right along. Sort of. I'm still a little bit behind. Oh, that thing called life. When it throws bottles at you you just have to duck. I finished these little beauties I started a while ago. Some time ago, I can't even remember when. Say hello to them. They are having fun on a beach somewhere.
Their tote bags contain a towel, flip flops, and sunglasses. The books and magazines are Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-20756836232271073012011-05-19T17:16:00.000-04:002011-05-19T17:16:32.482-04:00Hop To It -4This is the latest block for my Hop To It quilt. Yes, I got the number right, it's out of order. I'm still working on block three. LOL Block four was a lot easier to applique. But I will have three done in the next couple of days and then cut out the pieces to block five.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-48087242900091683682011-05-19T17:06:00.000-04:002011-05-19T17:06:14.711-04:00Pirate PostcardI found some pretty cool stickers at the store and made a postcard for a card person in Russia. We both love pirates. And yes, they are clamoring for me to make some. I'm working on it, them, really, I am.
Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-91099766452190067432011-05-19T16:58:00.000-04:002011-05-19T16:58:14.672-04:00Tin PincushionHad my applique workshop for the month and again, had a blast. We had a small project to work on and we made this tin pincushion. My teacher found the petit four tins on Ebay, the white part and flowers are out of wool and there are pearl cotton French knots in the center. I love make it and take it projects because some of my other work can take awhile to finish.
I think I'll use this Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-17942037604543238642011-05-15T12:48:00.000-04:002011-05-15T12:48:23.248-04:00Cholla DollI got an art doll kit from Living Felt Felting Supplies. I've started the doll and got her attached to a piece of cholla wood. Not that I haven't needle felted dolls before but you can always learn something new. There is also a method to my madness which you will see unfold in the next couple of months. So here she is in all of her headless, hand less, and naked glory.
She looks like she's Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-15253387729589080342011-05-15T12:36:00.000-04:002011-05-15T12:36:00.622-04:00First Miniature ProjectMoving right along. I have chosen my first miniature project. Very simple, actually. It's from a pattern from the old Nutshell News that I kept. The pattern is by Eleanor L Hudacsek and this was from May 1994. Wow! It's small and not too complicated. I have to ease into this miniature thing. Like I need another thing to do.
Here are the fabrics I've chosen for the first bonnets. I don't know Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-62819547052254264792011-05-15T12:20:00.000-04:002011-05-15T12:20:06.685-04:00The Teaser TrailerOkay, I'm still not savvy with the whole techno computer link stuff but if you click on the title of the previous post, it will take you directly to the You Tube video. Sorry about that. Still some learning to do. That's what life is, a journey of always learning. I hope you like it. Every time I see it, I can't believe that's my work. So exciting!Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-61973068292705121522011-05-15T12:13:00.000-04:002011-05-15T12:13:50.989-04:00Teaser Trailer for The QuadWendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-69024991084961132412011-05-15T12:04:00.000-04:002011-05-15T12:04:36.051-04:00Clean StudioFinally! After three days of trying to post, I can now post. Hi peeps! When I had things to post, I just wasn't able to but now I'm back. After finishing the dolls for the film, and the teaser trailer is done, my studio was a mess. I was even afraid to go in it. So I blitzed it. Took everything out, dusted, cleaned baseboards, and mopped. Rearranged things back, got fabric collected in numerous Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-22331627329875328932011-05-10T21:27:00.000-04:002011-05-10T21:27:07.354-04:00Voodoo MinionsI told myself I was going to do better posting on this blog. Silly me. I've had my last show for awhile and got my minions done. Next big show is in Oct with a small showing of sorts in August. But October is Halloween time. Yay!!! So for now, say hello to the kids.
The Gang.
The girls in their skits.
The boys in their shorts.
A sassy girl up close. Don't you just love their legs? I ran Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-5746371852382161552011-05-02T21:30:00.000-04:002011-05-02T21:30:48.458-04:00It's May!Don't you just love life? You can make plans and at times, they just don't go anywhere.They decide they will not do what you want, when you want, so you have to change course. I didn't get much on my list done. What I did get done were the dolls for the film. What a time it was. There were tears; periods of uncontrolled laughter; times when I asked, 'What the heck am I doing?' but I finally got Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857121398524702208.post-1426912897722110912011-04-29T14:28:00.000-04:002011-04-29T14:28:30.092-04:00Oklahoma!
I got free opening night tickets to Oklahoma put on by University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Orchestra seats. One of their alumnus, Terrence Mann, directed. The costumes and sets were based on the original 1943 production.
It was great! I had a lot of fun and couldn't believe I remembered a lot of the tunes. I loved the costumes and I'd really like to practice kicking my leg up like Wendy Luane Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506828281500475279noreply@blogger.com0