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 | Nov 2, 2021 | Inspirations
Fall is drawing to a close here in Vermont. The vibrant colors of the maples and aspens have mostly faded and what is left are a few of those dark maroon-brown leaves that cling tenaciously to the branches and piles upon piles of leaves on the ground. For some reason...
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by martita | Oct 7, 2021 | Fabric Art Techniques
One of the most difficult things for people to do is to choose the exact photograph that they would like made into a pet portrait or pet memorial by me. At art shows and craft fairs, folks pull out their phones and scroll through endless photos, while sharing with me...
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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 | May 31, 2021 | Fabric Art Techniques
How Do You Create The Pet Portrait Eyes? “They look so real” and “It looks as if his eyes are following me when I move to sit in his favorite chair” are some of the comments I’ve received on custom pet portraits or pet memorials over the years. My creation process...
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