Autumn

So, I can't help but think about fall in August. When August rolls around I start to feel melancholy about the summer but excited about fall too! I am one of those New England people that actually like winter!

I love fall colors and have been enjoying working with beautifully dyed wools in oranges, golden yellow's and reds. I also love Halloween and I couldn't resist making this crow. He is about 20" tall with wire legs. I have since made another one sitting down and I will post that as soon as I can. Happy Halloween!

Cat Cave

This is another "Katty Shack" I created, using local wool, Navajo Churro, some silk, and alpaca fibers for decoration was added. Inside is a bed made of bamboo stuffing and buckwheat seeds that can be warmed up in the microwave to create a nice warm, cozy place for your kitty or small pup!

Cat Cave's

First Cat Cave
This was my first attempt at making a cat cave, I really like the
way it felted and the color, I left the opening like you see
because it reminded me of cat ears! But there was a problem...,

Here is a closer picture, shown with the oil lamp to show
size in comparison.

Now you can see the problem! But really I knew it was
going to be small, I just wanted to try the process on something
not to large to start with, John was perplexed!







So here is my second attempt at a cat cave, the size is good and
I even made it a little artsy. I am looking forward to making
more!

This is one of two pillows I recently made
by both needle and wet felting. It was like painting
with wool!



Twin Elm Farm

I am now renting space at Twin elm Farm( they have a facebook page and soon to have a website) in Peterborough NH. and selling my felted sculptures, some antiques and other wonderful things I have made from repurposed fence materials that I saved from Crowe Fence & Deck Supply. Instead of sending the old fence to the recycling center I find many different ways to use them.

I have made many american flags from it, in many different sizes.

Here I have used repurposed fence and made a wall hanging that can be used as a flower vase, kitchen utencil holder, you could use it in the bathroom for toothbrushes, hair accessories etc.

I have also used the same look and put antique twisted iron hooks in place of the mason jars.

This is a sign I made and the reaction to it has been great! Everyone remembers having this song sung to them, or they would sing it to their children. I used to sing it with my cousins when we were young, it brings back memories of long, hot summer days, swings, and lemonade.

   This a a view of my space at Twin Elm Farm, there are so many beautiful rooms full of antiques and vintage furniture and accessories, it's a fun and friendly place to shop!

League of NH of Craftsman

First I have to tell you that I have a problem, I am a procrastinator!
I put off being juried by the League of NH Craftsman in February of this year. So when another opportunity came along I was ready! All except the fact that I was requested for jury duty at the same time and I don't think the Judge would let me out for this reason.

  The League was great about changing the date for me twice! Finally I went for my session, and I tried my best not to be nervous and not to feel to badly if I didn't make it. Many of Artists had told me not to be surprised if it took a couple of tries to get in.

 Well, I am proud to say that I made it! They loved my dancing pigs! So now I have to send two orders through the league and after that I am good to go.

 I  am also taking orders for these happy little dancers if anyone would like one. Just email me a terri@crowefence.com $80 ea. plus shipping.

OUR WINSLOW 1999-2012

When I first started dating my husband back in 2007 I went to his house for coffee one morning after the gym, when I got to the door I was greeted by Winslow, his Corgi. Rick opened the door and I exclaimed, " Oh My God, you have a corgi! I have a corgi! It was meant to be.

  Winslow and Maggie were like night and day as far as personalities go. I always said that Winslow was a dignified Eeyore and Maggie was Tigger all the way. They tolerated each other, sometimes they would fight, but most of the time they got along. Near the end, when Winslow wasn't doing so well Maggie changed. She became sullen and we would find the two of them with one or the other, resting their heads on the other's back. It makes me cry writing this, so so sweet.

  We understood that with Winslow being 13 and having issues that his time was limited, a very hard reality. I decided to make a felted Winslow so I could always have him with me, more than just a photograph.

  So I decided to felt him. It didn't take long but while I was felting the little Mini Me, I felt ( no pun intended), a sadness, maybe that is why I kept putting off making him.

  The picture with the two of them is in Maine at my parents home. Winslow really liked it there, he loved the ocean, the water, all of it. Winslow was named after a tug boat captain in Booth Bay so he comes by it naturally. :)  He wasn't feeling very well, I was hoping I could get him smiling the way he did and then the two of them would be spot on. Maybe it was just the dignified Winslow letting me know what he thought of having his picture taken with what was no more than a toy in his eyes. Dignified to the end.

Dancing Pig in Full Color

I was inspired to make this pig in color by my Friend Lauren who mostly works in color. I do use color for quite a few of my sculptures, but I have enjoyed the simplicity of working in white only. I feel there has to be more emphasis on the shape and definition of the shape in white. With color it is obvious and clear. But it's so much fun either way. This pig has a wooden spoon for a drum stick and a stock pot for a drum that I added after this picture was taken. I am now making his fellow band members.