ann wood handmade

songbird work, treasures from sri and all sorts of new things in the shop

And just like that I’m a finishing machine (lots of the new things are in the shop today). I haven’t felt this much momentum in a long time. I’m even… Read More

6 am, productivity

are you spinning your wheels on something? chunk it

Take my word for it – I’m an expert at being super busy without really accomplishing much. I don’t know if it’s a seasonal shift or anxiety about how much… Read More

botanical, workshops

natural history : a new workshop

* Update – The workshop has sold out but please add your name to the wait list if you were hoping to join – cancellations do happen. Registration just opened for “Natural History”… Read More

dolls, productivity, workshops

the positive snowball effect of finishing things and a new workshop

It’s such a mistake to let too many unfinished projects pile up. The weight of all that isn’t done can really mess with a person’s momentum and momentum is key. When it… Read More

dolls, on my work table

improvisational doll making – part 2

(you can find part 1 here) The more time I give myself for play like this the better my thinking, my connection making and idea generating get. While messing around… Read More

dolls, on my work table

improvisational doll making – part 1

Its good to experiment – but not easy to let yourself, there is a powerful force that wants you to stay on the well lit path. Experimenting generates ideas and… Read More

botanical, on my work table, other creatures

botanicals, bats and my new favorite supply – buckram

Have you ever tried Buckram? It’s a millinery supply. I’m continuing to experiment with bats and for this patched plum bat I’m trying buckram as a substrate – something to… Read More

on my work table

dastardly creatures, what makes a good sewing pattern (and a peek at the next)

There are dastardly and debonair creatures on my worktable. I think these three will be the last for a while – there’s new stuff I’d like to try with them and… Read More

dolls, patterns and kits

outfitting mrs. spots and small art series 2

Meet Mrs. Spots – a dear old friend of Mr. Socks. There have been a number of questions lately – and – I have wondered myself – if the tiny… Read More