All Kinds of Love - A Valentine Challenge

I've made Valentines all my life. As a child, I loved making paper valentines with paper doilies, red paper and sparkles. Heart shaped cakes, with shiny red sprinkles on pink icing, make me happy at a time of year when the darkness becomes unbearable. 

I was excited when the Craft Council Gallery presented the All Kinds of Love, Valentine Challenge. Playing with vintage fabrics and antique lace and hunting through my collection of buttons and beads was just what
I needed on a January snow day.

My mobile is inspired by the tradition of Indian prosperity hens; given to bring abundance and prosperity to the home. I actually enjoyed myself so much, I made 3, one for the gallery, one for myself and one for my daughter.
All Kinds of Love opens at the Craft Council Gallery, February 7 and runs until February 28th. It is a the perfect place to pick up a Valentine treat for yourself or a loved one. 

Hand Embroidery Certificate Program

Have you thought about bringing your embroidery skills to the next level? On Wednesday, February 4th, Part 1 of the new Hand Embroidery Certificate Program will start at the Anna Templeton Centre. Check out Anna Templeton Centre for Craft art and Design for more information and to register for the course.