August 15th, 2011
So sorry I am late with this month’s pattern. I’ve been terribly busy what with winning awards and selling a butt load of art. Greatness never rests (or maybe, no rest for the wicked, you choose).
I didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted to do for this month’s pattern so I dug into my archive of old drawings. What I found was an idea I had for a quilt. This quilt will never be made, so I thought, “Why not”? The birds are kind of modern-ish, but the “flowers” are based on a vintage quilt I saw a long time ago.
I am very curious to see what you guys do with this image. There are quite a lot of elements in which all kind of interesting needlework treatments could be used.
Have fun! And, remember, click on the image to get the full size pattern.
ps- I would like to thank a certain someone for not yelling at me for being late with the pattern. You know who you are….
Tags: Art, badbird, bird, craft, Embroidery, etsy, fiber, fiber art, flickr, flowers, folk art, free pattern, modern, needlework, pattern, quilt, stitch, textile, textile art, zuill
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August 12th, 2011
A disturbing trend is starting to occur. When I meet fans of my art or blog they bring me cake. It’s my fault really, because I have written in detail about my love for the treat.
But here is the problem. I used to be almost 300 lbs and my back hurt.
I have lost 80 lbs so far in my attempt to save my back.
I can’t say no to cake. So please don’t give me any.
If there is cake around I can become a real nuisance.
Then drastic measures must be taken.
So please don’t give me cake.
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When I turn 72 years old I plan to start the Year of the Cake. It will be 365 days of tasty cake eating fun.
This will be followed by the highly anticipated the year of the nachos.
Tags: andrea, Art, badbird, bear, bear cage, bears, blog, cage, cake, don't feed the bears, fans, fat, illustration, layer cake, nachos, obesity, post, trap, zuill
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August 9th, 2011
I will have a booth at the 13th Art in the Village in Carlsbad, CA, this Sunday!
Hope to see you there!
Andrea
Tags: Art, art in the village, badbird, carlsbad, digital, giclee, print, zuill
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August 8th, 2011
Far be it from me to toot my own horn, but in this post I will be tooting the hell out of it.
This last weekend I went to the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators) convention in Los Angeles. At this event there where keynote speakers (Bruce Coville, Jerry Pinkney, Libba Bray, David Small, Judy Blume, Jon Scieszka, Norton Juster, and many more), parties, socials and competitions.
I arrived knowing that I would have my crew from my critique group beside me. ( Charles Eubank, Ella German, Patti Gabrielson, Wendy Kitts, Richard Metzger, Katrin Azimi, and Anna Guillotte). Soon I was able to add to my crew a whole bunch of new faces. EVERYONE was intensely friendly and supportive.
I went to several workshops and I entered my portfolio into the portfolio showcase. On Saturday evening I found out that I had been chosen for the Mentorship award. Also winning the Mentorship award where Eliza Wheeler, Juliana Brion, Juana Martinez, and Christina Forshay. Hooray for us!
That night we had a Pajama Party by the pool. There where a lot of artist, writers, school teachers and librarians that got their freak on. It was a bit disturbing.
The next day the Mentor-ship winners received personal critiquing from industry professionals, E.B. Lewis, David Diaz, Priscilla Burris, Cecilia Yung, and Pat Cummings. That night we shared a group discussion.
So now I am very tired. I have canceled everything that I wanted to do today except to toot my own horn because that seemed very important to me.
SCBWI Award Winners: http://scbwiconference.blogspot.com/2011/08/portfolio-showcase-winners.html
Got Story Count Down: (my teacher Joy Chu’s Childrens Book blog) http://gotstorycountdown.wordpress.com/2011/08/07/awestruck-by-teaching-part-1/
SPECIAL THANKS - Lori Mitchell (teacher, illustrator and writer) for saying that I should be a children’s book illustrator and turned me on to SCBWI, David Diaz (award winning illustrator) who critiqued me and said that I could make it in illustration, Joy Chu ( art director and designer of over 20 children’s books) for teaching me how to be a children’s book illustrator, and my critique group for keeping me in line.
LINK to my New Illustration blog: http://www.zuill.us/illustration/
Tags: Art, badbird, bunnies, cecilia young, children's books, david diaz, e.b. lewis, grrr said the bear, illustration, joy chu, judy blume, party, pat cummings, priscilla burris, rabbits, SCBWI, Society of Children's, Society of children's book writters and illustrators, summer conference, thedomegirls, workshops, writers, zuill
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July 27th, 2011
Hope to see you there!
Tags: Art, craft, funny art, giclee, print, rabbit art, Unique LA
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July 12th, 2011
In a little under 3 weeks I will be participating in the first annual Unique LA – Summer Show! I will be there with bells on. You’ll have to guess where I have hid the bells on my person because I’m not telling.
This is the second Unique La show that I’ve done. The first one was absolutely fantastic. There was cool and crafty stuff as far as the eye could see!
Hope to see you there!
You can click on the artwork above and it will take you the the Unique LA site.
Tags: Art, badbird, bells, exhibit, festival, giclee, poster, prints, santa monica, show, summer, Unique LA, zuill
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June 29th, 2011
I need to let go of some of my books! I won’t embarrass myself by telling you how many I have but I have got to let go of more than just a few.
I am starting with my vintage books. I love them because they are all about hand work. There is stuff about machine sewing, quilting and such ,but mostly they cover hand work.
Top : Quilting, Patchwork and Applique: A World Guide by Caroline Crabtree and Christine Shaw (Oct 29, 2007, $10.00 + Shipping of $4.00
Middle: (right to left): McCall’s Needlework Treasury: A Learn and Make Book, by McCall’s Needlework and Crafts. (Jan 1964) $10.00 + Shipping of $4.00, Needlework in America: History, Designs, and Techniques [Hardcover], Virginia C. Bath (Author) $10.00 + Shipping of $4.00 , America’s Glorious Quilts [Hardcover] Dennis Duke (Author) $10.00 + Shipping of $4.00
Bottom: (Right to Left): Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces, Robert Shaw (1996) $10.00 + Shipping of $4.00 , Applique Stitchery, by Jean Ray Laury(1966) $10.00 + Shipping of $4.00, Homespun and Blue: A study of American crewel embroideryby Martha (Genung) Stearns (1963) $10.00 + Shipping of $4.00
If you are interested in more than one book I can make you a deal. Also, I will have to figure out the shipping cost on shipping more than one book. I will ship everything Media Mail unless you specify differently.
Tags: America's Glorious Quilts, and Techniques, applique, Applique Stitchery, badbird, by Jean Ray Laury, craft books, Designs, Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces, Homespun and Blue: A study of American crewel embroideryby Martha (Genung) Stearns (1963), McCall's Needlework Treasury: A Learn and Make Book, Needlework in America: History, Quilting, Robert Shaw, techniques, used books, zuill
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June 28th, 2011
Here is a nice summertime mermaid for your embroidery pleasure. Some of you might notice that it’s a mermaid from one of my art prints.
To get the full size pattern click on the image.
Tags: badbird, craft, Embroidery, free pattern, mermaid, stitch, summer, zuill
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