One back, two out

I got my girdle back after over a week of anxiously waiting. The kind people in Colorado sent it with the postage that I provided, but were charged an extra $8. I guess it was heavier due to the thin air in Denver. I'm so glad it's back.

Tonight I sent out an exhibit proposal for a nearby university and an entry to a figure show at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA.

I love that place! I highly recommend going if you're in the DC area. It's a fairly short drive and you can even get a water shuttle. Alexandria is a very funky, artsy place with lots of great little shops, restaurants, bars and cigar stores. The Torpedo Factory is an old torpedo factory that was repurposed for artists studios and gallery spaces. They have live entertainment and they're right on the water. Here's their website: http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target2011/NJA.htm

Hope I didn't jinx anything by talking about it!

Another stitch...

Just finished (almost) the latest piece. This drawing was one of my favorites last year, and I pondered for a long time on how to make it into a piece. I'm really happy with it. There are hooks in the back (but I need to put the eyes in to complete it). I really enjoyed making the lace -it was a challenge on the top, but it really adds depth.