Linnet and her birdcage

Linnet and her birdcage, originally uploaded by gilfling.

Linnet prefers her bird friends to people. She prefers mist and twilight to sunshine. The birdcage door is always open, a comfort rather than a cage.

Hello! Oh things have been a bit hectic the last couple of weeks...ok perhaps not 'hectic' but certainly 'busy'.

A trip to Derbyshire to drop off these two paintings for this exhibition, an afternoon tea party (which was lovely), a visit from dad and step-mum for a few days, a flurry of making, this craft fair and this arts trail and another flurry of making. Whew. That does not include the wee crash and burn I had half way through and at the end where I could not do a thing but lay on the couch and embroider cuffs for 2 whole days due to back and neck pain. Ouch.

However I cannot think of a time when I have been more content. What a life I have, creating every day. Waking up in the morning to decide whether I might paint, felt, or stitch. I am a very lucky girl and am loving every minute of it. Long may it continue!

Sorry for the '4 posts in one day'. I still have not sorted out my issues with uploading images  through typepad and am having to do it through flickr which means one image per post but I just had to show you my most recent dolls which were listed on etsy last night.

Two have sold already including Linnet. I think she may just be my favourite one so far. I love her so much that I was sorely tempted to keep her. Infact when I was talking to Mark about it he even offered to 'purchase' her for me as a gift as I really can't afford to be keeping the things that are ultimately making my living. I declined, but not without a great deal of regret. Nevertheless I know she is going to a great home and I shall wish her well on her travels. I do think though that out of my next collection of characters I will have to keep the one that most tugs at my heart strings!

I am hoping to work on a new pattern today, but also have ideas for a more ambitious doll which I would love to work on next week once this weekends Ladybay Arts and Community Festival is over. Another busy weekend where I will be exhibiting artwork and also have a table in the school as part of this wonderful weekend which will have many venues open as part of the festival.

Enjoy the remainder of your week!

Comments

[Kimberly]

I will take good care of her, Gillian!

[Bobbypin Bandit]

I love the notion of an open birdcage door as a form of comfort. I love it love it!!!

[waterrose]

I'll be watching your dolls as I prepare for the next gift season! They are so lovely and thought provoking. That was a nice gesture of hubby to offer to purchase your favorite for you. So sweet!

[BumbleVee]

found you through GuzzieSue..... your blog and art work is very interesting..I'll be back later with java in hand to have a better look and a good read.

I, too, end up keeping most of my dolls and too many of my tiny teddies.... just can't seem to part with them... the curio is getting stuffed...