In the Back Yard

Drawing with my niece; that kiddo has some mad drawing skills I tell you (she's 4 1/2). The top image is hers, the bottom mine. You can read more about our sketching session/ornithological discovery over on my sister's blog.

Robot Attack!

Here's a freebie download for your crafty endeavors - robot embroidery patterns!

I've been meaning to do this for awhile and finally put the finishing touches on the set last night. The page includes six robots of varying sizes. The whole thing is free, but for personal use only.* Download the PDF here.

So have fun and knock yerselves out!

*Copyright Abigail Halpin, 2010.

Mermaid of the Magdalenes

While doing some research awhile ago I ran across the story of the "Mermaid of the Magdalenes." It's a haunting Canadian folktale you can read here.

And the Adventure Begins

Itemizing

Taxes on the brain, blergh.

Armed with Markers

One ugly rummage sale cardigan + fabric marker = hours of fun. This is my stress-buster evenings and has been mighty enjoyable lemme' tell you.