Jan has been doing some shifting around in her studio and had some items hanging up that none of us have seen before, so it was fun to look around at what she had. She had a piece of woven felt laid out on her cutting table, so it will be fun to see what that developes into. Jan was working on her multicolored rag rug today and it is turning out so pretty. She said she had some problems with hers wanting to curl too. We all discussed that and just came up with the fact that you have to constantly watch it on every round to make sure it is laying just like you want it to. She has also started a new blue piece that is off to a wonderful start...don't forget to double click on the pics for a close up. Jan was our hostess today and made us all yummy muffins for a treat.

I have to tell you...going into Jan's studio is always fun. She has much of her own art on the walls and many pieces given to her by other artists she has known. She loves color and you can tell it when you see her space.

Fifth give away-a Dooleybobber

For our fifth give away Jan has contributed this Dooleybobber #13.  It is a felted and embellished small art work.

A sheer heart with beads and sequins is incorporated into the piece, as well as small ribbons and plenty of hand stitching.  After the hand work was finished, she stitched a piece of brown kunin felt to the back.

A small shell was added near the pebbled bits off center.

There is a little dooleybobber face!  Where did he come from?  This piece measures about 9"X7" and has a small bamboo rod attached for ease of hanging.

If you would like to win this give away, leave a comment on this post.  If you are a follower you will get two chances to win.  We will draw a winner on March 29th.  Sign up now!  This is a one of a kind piece of art by Jan Brattain, a legend in her own mind.

Good luck!