by martita | Aug 4, 2023 | Pet Loss
Watching my cat’s health fail and anticipating her death years ago was a difficult experience. She had been the one we saw first at the shelter and lived the longest. Anticipatory grief, the grief that comes before a pet dies, can be challenging. It comes complete...
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by martita | Apr 7, 2023 | Fabric Art Techniques
From their reference photos to the final pet pillow or wall hanging, a pack of fabric dogs made their way in and out of my studio recently. This group of canine portraits and memorials graced my design wall. I’m pleased to report they all were on their best behavior,...
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by martita | Feb 1, 2022 | Pet Loss
When each of us first brings a pet into our home, thinking ahead to the day when they’ll no longer be around is far from our minds. It’s hard to go down that path when your pet is vigorously begging for a treat or nuzzling your neck. After all, they are so full of...
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by martita | Aug 4, 2021 | Fabric Art Techniques, Pet Loss
“Good morning! I was looking for a class to take with my mother-in-law… in early March and didn’t know if you were offering one?! It’s her birthday and it’s been some time since both of us have dusted off our machines.” Back in...
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by martita | Feb 28, 2021 | Fabric Art Techniques
Q: How do you turn all those pieces of fabric into a picture of my dog?A: One step at a time, one step at a time. Let me walk you through the process of the co-creation of a pet portrait, using a recent example of Cooper. First, here’s some background information. The...
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