I accomplished just a wee bit artwise over the Christmas break. I just finished this small piece:

Ladders #4 Private Collection

It measures just about 13″ x 14″ or so and is machine quilted with a varigated tan thread. The fabrics are my hand dyes. I had been quilting these pieces within each small section and wasn’t sure I would like an “overall” kind of quilting but I think it works here. In case you were wondering, the pic is taken straight on and your eyes are not going bad, it is not completely square. This is one more small step on my way out of the “need to be perfect and measure everything mold.”

Here is another little bit of my work for the holidays:

These lovely tootsies belong to my three daughters. I made them all socks for Christmas. Not exactly art but it proves I did SOMETHING over the break! I also knit several hats and a couple pair of mittens. I love knitting and wish my hands would let me do more of it. I need to learn continental knitting as it is supposed to be easier on your hands. Someday!