Behind the scenes footage of the autumnal felt leaf garland process. Beautiful wool yarn and some gorgeous leaves cut out by hand. Now sewing these into the garland for the festive months ahead.
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Exciting updates are coming to the shop. I've been busy creating new patterns, sourcing more eco-friendly organic cotton products, and researching table linens per customer's requests (samples from Canvistry are coming soon so follow along).
The most exciting news is that new holiday items are now available in the shop! I love the autumn and winter seasons so this is the most exciting development. There are gorgeous wrapping paper sheets luxe colors, earth-tone colors, traditional colors, and more. I'm on the lookout for Christmas stockings, so stay tuned. And in the spirit of Christmas, I've created a curated gifts section of the website so you don't have to scour each product individually. Additionally, the Spoonflower shop is also being simultaneously updated with new patterns. The artworks are available as fabrics so you can make your own creations, or you can choose to purchase an array of soft furnishings already made just for you. Please note that some of the older designs have been archived. As part of my sustainability promise I am working with shops that do not hold inventory and create upon purchase order. This helps to reduce unnecessary waste of material, energy, and labor. While teaching art and yoga during the week, I have been working early morning and late nights on re-opening my online shop. I'm so thrilled to have things available for my collectors again. Original artworks are in the process of being scanned and photographed, so patience is appreciated!
Swatches of these designs have been ordered and, if approved, will be available on Spoonflower. (Check them out here.)
I'm delighted to share pictures of a piece of the Norwegian cottage in its lovely Austin, TX home.
If you have any pictures you'd like to send, please email [email protected]. Ensure there are no personal items in the photos as these may be shared on my social media and website. Thank you!
The piece pictured is the latest to sell. It was made before the sun rose. Hot coffee in front of me, tempting my paint brush to rinse itself as usual. I have an affinity for cottages and love the Scandinavian color palette—bright and muted in just the right places. Birdsong was playing from my iTunes and only two small lamps lit. Inspired by some photos as we traveled Norway in... well, it seems like another lifetime now. During the creation, my block-out ripped the paper. Although gutted, I tried fixing the piece with a 3-dimensional effect making the cottage removable. The result is wonderful. This piece will continue its story in a new space and my heart is full.
In addition to my paintings and collections, select watercolors have been made into pattern designs and can be found on fabrics.
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Images are ©Ashley Stuart. All reproduction or use of images is prohibited without written consent. If you see an artwork that you would like to own, but it's not in the shop, get in touch and I'll try to make it happen!
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