tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79851904937300463102024-03-16T14:53:03.958-04:00The Creative World of the Crazy Haberdasherby Brian HaggardArtist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-69059917020223583532019-09-26T15:19:00.000-04:002019-09-26T15:19:58.449-04:00
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've always loved botanicals, and recently have spent some time indulging in that obsession.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I will be teaching an embroidery class that includes ribbon and pearl cotton embroidery on black linen.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The following photo is only part of the lovely floral wreath you will make in my class at The Back Door on October 27th from 10-4.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Contact The Back Door (<a href="tel:(317)%20882-2120">317-882-2120</a>) to register for the $50.00 class, which includes everything you need.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I only ask that you bring your own embroidery scissors, and willingness to get crazy and creative! Upon completion, this panel could be used as a quilt block, a pillow top, etc. Bring a sack lunch and your reading glasses and/or special lamps if you need them. </span></div>
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<br />altered artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07588123046775031626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-34472582862836213762019-07-08T21:41:00.000-04:002019-07-08T21:41:40.573-04:00Ferns, Flowers and Bees!Join me at <a href="http://www.backdoorquilts.com/">Back Door Quilts</a> on Saturday, July 27 from 10 to 4 for a technique-focused class based on the Indigo Garden quilt from my just-released C&T book <a href="https://squareup.com/market/brian-haggard/item/book-blended-embroidery" target="_blank">Blended Embroidery</a>. We'll be making a 12" block featuring. . .well. . .Ferns, Flowers and Bees. You'll be able to finish the block into a wall hanging or pillow if you wish. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZ8OVb5IGLobWK6jZDq2cHu2KMRr1G7q0IPwgCLxUsk4iMgY96OpCYesloDNAyRh_xk30HDkEQ3SYFODWiKFhcoegZ-EEZ-ynWFvZKcwRkHSw4daLBMLQZ2q9v1_yxygOxspkNaw_9XUT/s1600/143.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZ8OVb5IGLobWK6jZDq2cHu2KMRr1G7q0IPwgCLxUsk4iMgY96OpCYesloDNAyRh_xk30HDkEQ3SYFODWiKFhcoegZ-EEZ-ynWFvZKcwRkHSw4daLBMLQZ2q9v1_yxygOxspkNaw_9XUT/s320/143.jpg" /></a><br />Indigo Garden featured in Blended Embroidery<br /><br />The class is $50 including kit and is limited to 25 students so hurry!<br /><br />Sign up at The Back Door by calling 317-882-2120.<div>
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Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04783011501128062833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-9003941643774350192019-04-14T11:32:00.000-04:002019-04-14T11:32:21.129-04:00My embroidery friendHi all,<br /><br />One of my embroidery friends from C&T Publishing told me about her new book and it's so cool that it's given me me a reason to wipe the cobwebs off my blog and share my thoughts about her new book, Beaded Embroidery Stitching. I have been a longtime admirer of Christen Brown's work and it's my great pleasure to introduce her.<br /><br />You can see this book and ALL of Christen's great work:<br />
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<a href="https://www.ctpub.com/beaded-embroidery-stitching/" target="_blank">Christen Brown at C&T Publishing</a></div>
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Anyone comparing our work would certainly not confuse the two, but Christen's perspective is inspiring and gives me plenty of food for thought. I do feel that we're kindred spirits in our exploration of crazy-quilting and embroidery.<br />
<br />I'm enamored with all of Christen's work but the project Faded Memories is closest to my heart. The inspiration for the piece was a vintage embroidered purse repurposed (my passion!) for future generations to cherish. You'll notice that it mirrors my color palette (go neutrals!) and that she's used tons of buttons (see the connection!?) When I saw the dragonfly, I was mind-blown with it's beauty. Take a look:<br />
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See what Chrisen's other friends are saying about this fantastic new work:<br />
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<li>Allie Aller, <a href="https://alliesinstitches.blogspot.com/">https://alliesinstitches.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Kathy Seaman Shaw, <a href="http://www.shawkl.com/">http://www.shawkl.com/</a> </li>
<li>Laura Wasilowski, <a href="http://artfabrik.com/">http://artfabrik.com/</a></li>
<li>Judy Gula,, <a href="https://www.artisticartifacts.com/blog/">https://www.artisticartifacts.com/blog/</a></li>
<li>Christen Brown, <a href="https://1creativeone.wordpress.com/">https://1creativeone.wordpress.com/</a></li>
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Do take a minute to write a comment on my blog to let Christen know how much you love it, and I will send one lucky winner an eBook copy of Beaded Embroidery Stitching on Monday, April 15.<br /><br />So please take a look at Christen's new book and congratulate her on this great work!<br /><br />(Oh, by-the-by, C&T is releasing my new book, <a href="https://www.ctpub.com/blended-embroidery/">Blended Embroidery</a> on May 1st. Stay tuned for details!)<br />
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Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04783011501128062833noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-59807390382060683902016-06-19T23:18:00.001-04:002016-06-19T23:38:13.874-04:00I'm back! And brought a new book with me!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Crazy Haberdasher's Inspiring Life<br />Stories Told Through Embroidery<br />by Quiltmania</span></div>
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What can I say other than life gets in the way? We have finally moved into our new place, we are set up, and I am working again! And, in the pages of this brand new book you can see the results!<br />
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An opportunity came to me two years ago from a wonderful company known as Quiltmania. They first photographed the studio for an issue of their magazine which was distributed worldwide. Because of the interest in that article, they proposed publishing an inspirational book.<br />
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The first half of the book is the story of my development as an artist and my life's work--from a young age until current day. It's a full color book showing the life and times of a Crazy Haberdasher otherwise known as Brian Haggard.<br />
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Inside the pages you'll see the daily life of an artist living in a warehouse space, i.e. polebarns with concrete floors--but they've never looked so good! The studio space is Shabby Chic on natural concrete floors featuring "many items of curiosity." The monochromatic cream colored guest room highlights a crazy quilt collection which is the only color introduced into the space. The adjacent private quarters is classic Rococo with a twist of eclectic style. The decor is a amalgamation of all of my loves: interior design, florals and needle arts. Living in this unconventional way is very natural to my partner and I.<br />
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The remainder of the book features 29 previously unpublished works featuring many techniques including piecing, quilting, english paper piecing, felt applique, unique embroidery styles, photo imaging and a variety of antiquities applied in a variety of ways. There are quilts, totes, pincushions, wall pockets, shadow boxes. There are also three projects: The Heartfelt Etui, Make-do Pincushion and Pat's Big Heart. Finally, there is a glossary of 13 embroidery stitches. <br />
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If you are interested in a signed copy click the image below to go to my online store. <br />
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Each page is artfully designed with French and English text, easy for the reader to enjoy!<br />
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This is an antiquing find that had to come home with me the other day. Just wanted to share with you his very radical make over. </div>
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Here is a full picture of him before he found some new paint, the very sad thing is there is a place on the bottom of him that said the ladies name for which he was carved. the next thing is the mans name that carved it for her and that she was from Fort Wayne IN for Christmas. </div>
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Well here is the start of what I am working on I am so very excited to see if he is going to have the vibe that I am wanting.</div>
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The term dappled is for the horses of old that pull at your nostalgic heart strings. </div>
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I will be sure to send you some updates soon to get a look at the new and exciting make over, I hope you are liking where this is heading because I sure do. </div>
Can't wait to share what I have up my sleeve. </div>
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I hope you all are having a wonderful summer! Mine has been a busy but productive one and now here we are with Labor Day just around the corner. </div>
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I wanted to slow down and take a little time to share some pictures and experiences that I had on my amazing Irish adventure back in June.<br />
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We were there for ten fascinating days, each one was filled to the brim with beautiful settings, interesting people and marvelous
sites. Me, being the visual
person that I am, tried hard to capture every morsel of the beauty. That is why I ended up
with more than two thousand pictures by the time I returned! I would like to share some of my favorites with you.<br />
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The flight was long and we arrived worn out but excited. The first night we wanted nothing more than a soft bed to fall into but after a restful night we were all raring to go.<br />
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Our group was organized through Sew Many
Places, a travel group that caters to people with interests in all types of
textile arts.<br />
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I acted as one of the two hosts for our group, the other was the spectacularly
talented, Pam Holland. <br />
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Luckily for us the people in our delightful group made
our jobs easy. It was truly a pleasure to share this holiday with each and every one of them.<br />
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Our coach driver, a fact filled and fun guide that helped us along our way was D.B. He explained to us how he came by his unusual name. The initials stand for "Darling Boy" a name given to him by his mother.<br />
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He explained much of the Irish history and customs of the areas we visited and he regaled us with stories and information about this beautiful green country.<br />
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Our first day out we hopped on a ferry that delivered us to Inishmore, which is the largest of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway Bay in south west Ireland.<br />
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The people living on Aran Island speak both Irish and English and are passionate about preserving the traditions of Ireland. They were all so welcoming and warm they made our day on Aran Island very special.<br />
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The Ireland trip was everything I had hoped it would be and more. I have lots to share with you about our adventures.<br />
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Right now I am busy playing catch-up! I will post shortly about our fabulous trip to Ireland.<br />
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I did want to get this information to you ASAP, though. Next February I will be one of the hosts and teachers on a seven day Caribbean cruise. It is a wonderful opportunity to take classes from some of the best in the business and I would love for you to join us.<br />
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It's a win-win! Get out of winter's frosty grip and enjoy the sun, sand and blue waters of the Caribbean while immersing yourself in your favorite passion!<br />
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I wanted to reflect a vintage feel while making this piece. My choices of stitches,trims and buttons </span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting'; font-size: 19px;">emphasized</span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting'; font-size: 14pt;"> that style.</span><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> If you want to see more of the Downton Abbey inspired fabrics ,the full line is </span><span style="font-size: 19px;">available</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> at the Back Door . </span></span></div>
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gentlewomen had such elegance and grace. Their homes and lifestyle were on such a grand scale, I find it fascinating. </span><br />
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little while, and bringing a little of the Downton Abbey elegance to Indy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Right now, I am hard at work preparing for my
trip to Ireland. For those of you joining me on this journey, see you very
soon. Not to worry if you </span><span style="font-size: 19px;">aren't</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> making the trip though, I will be posting tale
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Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070951937099922889noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-55777172297361048742014-05-08T14:11:00.000-04:002014-05-09T08:24:56.238-04:00A Labor of Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today, I would like to share a project with you that has been a “labor of
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Since my main focus on the blog has been about
quilting and fabric design, some of you may not know that I am also an interior
decorator. Over the past eighteen years I have had the pleasure of working with
many wonderful clients. It has been gratifying for me to help them realize their vision of what will make their homes beautiful and unique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Recently, I had the happy opportunity to be able to do this for my parents, in their new home. Their dream home has lots of room with high ceilings and plenty of gathering space for the family. Oh, and a big garage for my dad. <br />
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My parents, Richard and Debbie Haggard are pictured below. They are an energetic pair that, are always going and doing. Mom likes to shop and Dad likes to take her and wait patiently while she looks. They are both very artistic, so I guess the apple didn't fall far from the trees.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">I selected black for the walls in this room because I knew it would make the white wainscotting pop. The black also goes well with the colonial furnishings. The color worked even better than I had hoped. </span><br />
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We found this wonderful old window and decided to hang it in what Mom calls her sun room. It is a small sitting room in the front of the house and does get very sunny. I added some interest with the mural and urns. We designed this room in the Shabby Chic she loves so much. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The pretty lady on the right of this picture is my Mom and some of you probably recognize the sweet lady on her left. That is my able assistant, Jody Baker. Jody keeps me organized on the road and is a talented fabric artist herself. She is also a close family friend and loves spending time with my folks. You never know what these two might be getting up to next! </span></div>
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I added a few pops of color to this shabby chic parlor, but the furnishings still hold true to the colonial style that suits this gathering spot so well. I wanted to showcase the high ceilings and sunny openness of this room without losing any of the coziness.<br />
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This wall was bit of a problem area because of it's width and placement in the room. I worked around this by using a small antique chest and added height by going up from there. Isn't the small Windsor chair adorable!<br />
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Well, I guess that's all of the tour for now. Like most things, this is still a work in progress. We haven't even begun to work on the fireplace and we need to find a great place to put all of mom's antique dolls!</div>
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I’m sorry it has been so long since my last
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pair of rubber gloves should be worn for this process, as the dye will be just
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Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070951937099922889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-56307059803151365862013-09-27T11:13:00.001-04:002013-09-27T11:13:14.378-04:00Open Stitch on Sunday, September 29 is cancelled Hi All,<br /><br />We will not be having Open Stitch this Sunday, September 29 due to a schedule conflict.<br /><br />Our next scheduled event at The Crazy Haberdasher Studio will be our Silk Ribbon Retreat on November 8, 9 and 10. Hope to see you there!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Brian<br />The Crazy HaberdasherBrian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04783011501128062833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-35282640193399298712013-08-29T10:59:00.001-04:002013-08-29T10:59:30.088-04:00Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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While your first thought when you hear the word "retreat" might be to turn around and run, we would like to invite you to JOIN us for a great time at The Crazy Haberdasher studio for a instructive but relaxing and fun weekend of crazy-quilting and stitching.<br />
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We will be gathering on Friday, November 8th; Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th and making a one block crazy-quilt featuring silk ribbon embroidery. Don't worry if you're a stitching novice or seasoned with a needle--we'll show you all the steps to get your block pieced and embellished. And, since we strive to make sure that your work shows your personal artistic personality--you get to work at a pace that suits you and make the piece as simple or elaborate as you want.<br />
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Saturday morning we'll begin again at 9 and work until 5. You won't need your machines at all--it's a full day of learning stitches and stitch combinations. I will draw personalized motifs on each student's block. We will break for about an hour for lunch mid-day. On Saturday evening, the studio will be open until 10 o'clock. We will go to dinner as a group for anyone who is interested.<br />
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Then on Sunday we will start again at 9 and work until noon. I will demonstrate how to finish the piece. Some of you will be ready to finish in class and others will still be stitching--that's just fine--there's no pressure to be at any particular point by the time you leave--it's about learning and enjoying which happens at a different pace for everyone.<br />
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If you're joining us from out of town, there are several hotels less than 5 minutes from the studio.<br />
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Sign up today at <a href="http://store.brianhaggard.com/" target="_blank">My Store</a><br />
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Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-3432154808151366572013-08-25T22:35:00.000-04:002013-08-25T22:35:00.179-04:00International Quilt Festival of Ireland - 2014 - Join us!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The 10-day trip includes 2 days+ at the exciting International Quilt Festival of Ireland in Killarney. You'll get roundtrip airfare from Indianapolis, 4 and 5 star hotels, land transportation by private motor coach, breakfast everyday and dinner on four nights all for $2943. </div>
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In addition to escorting the tour, I'm excited to be teaching classes at the Quilt Festival! For more information and to book your trip, call Sew Many Places at 877-887-1188 or visit the website at <a href="http://www.sewmanyplaces.com/festival/">Sew Many Places</a></div>
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Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-19453312133559923802013-07-03T09:58:00.001-04:002013-08-29T11:09:59.898-04:00Happy 4th of July<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Keep stitchin'<br />
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Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-909825670718658702013-06-16T13:49:00.001-04:002013-06-17T17:41:14.092-04:00Giving New Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello Good Friends!<br />
<br />I just wanted to share a little gift that I received for Christmas from Mr. Kevin. As always, he is so good to listen when I say that something would be cool to have or that I would love to learn something. Fast forward to last Christmas when I was given the gift of upholstery classes. <br />
<br />I set out to find a chair and I looked all over the Southport Antique Mall where my studio is located. My search was fruitless so let the power shopping event start! We looked the city over and I could not find the chair that I wanted to work on.<br /><br />When we returned one afternoon I called one of the dealers at the mall and asked if, by chance, he had any chairs he didn't have on display. He was sorry but everything he had was already out. We decided to take one last stroll through the mall and when I got to my friend's booth (the guy I just called)--there was the chair of my dreams! I called him to ask why he didn't mention it earlier but he thought we'd already seen it. Anyway, despite the confusion I found the chair I wanted. <br />
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I enjoyed a great 6 week class at <a href="http://www.modhomeec.com/" target="_blank">ModHomeEc</a>. Shelly Leer, the owner/instructor at ModHomeEc was amused by my custom gift certificate for the class and included it in one of her blog posts: <a href="http://www.modhomeec.com/2013/01/19/fresh-new-upholstery-classes-2013/" target="_blank">Shelly's Post</a>. Shelly has a fun studio and is a great instructor! I learned lots. I've dabbled in re-upholstery for many years but I have to say knowing the tips and tricks and having access to the RIGHT tools (evidently, a butter knife isn't the all-purpose device I thought it was) makes all the difference. If you're looking to learn about upholstery, check out ModHomeEc--Shelly will lead you down the right path. <br />
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You can see the end result here (I'm sure you're shocked by the color selections) which will take a place of honor in my new living room.<br /><br /><br /><br />
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Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-30514300251629262572013-06-16T11:31:00.000-04:002013-06-16T11:31:09.997-04:00A dear friend and how proud of her I am.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello good friends. I am very happy to say that all is going well and I can't be happier.<br />
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I want to share a story about a good friend of mine. When I was in the early stages of deciding whether I should pursue being a quilter, and if I had what it takes, I made a pilgrimage to my good friend Janet Brandt. I was so nervous to show her my babies. As you know, no one wants to be told that his babies are ugly and put them out there in the world for total judgment.<br />
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Much to my dismay, Janet said what are you waiting for? I said I didn't know if I have enough material to write a whole book? She very kindly said that I had enough content to write twelve books and to travel and teach. As artists I do think we always have a way of thinking maybe we aren't good enough. She gave me the confidence to make that dream for me come true and for that I want to say to all of you--follow your dreams! As for my dear friend, thank you for lifting me up in life. You mean the world to me and I value your thoughts and opinions.<br />
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Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-44209612045675827722013-03-23T19:46:00.001-04:002013-03-23T19:46:26.870-04:00Open House will be. . .Open<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Who would have thought that we'd be looking at serious winter weather this late in the season? We ARE going to go ahead and be here to greet you. Certainly, consider your safety and don't travel if you don't feel comfortable. If you are able to make it we look forward to seeing you here. If you miss, don't worry, we will publish the class schedule next week or you can schedule a time to come and see us.<br />
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Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-22918266052243617522013-02-20T20:26:00.000-05:002013-02-20T20:26:10.536-05:00Studio Open House Sunday, March 24, 2013<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hello Friends! Here's the piece I mentioned a few posts back. My friends, Tim and Sally, have a competition every year as to who can find the best gift for the other. Earlier in the year Sally asked if I would make her husband, Tim, a wall hanging that looked like a wanted poster. I got busy pulling fabrics and, of course, the background fabric is my very own. The poster outline is stitched barbed wire. I had a lot of fun coming up the design and really enjoyed making it. Here is it with the loves of their lives Molly (left) and Harry Rex (right.)<br /><br />Psssst. . .a little birdie told me that she thinks she even saw a tear when Tim opened it. I'm just saying. We all love you too TIM. Kiss on the cheek from the dogs and us. Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did giving it to you. <br /><br />Until next time, dear friends, keep stitching. Brian<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4RjiVBLIANBf8iR4U_j1iT_o90IF66KXIUVBmJVbm9FGQt8J7hiEHngpkHwHS9RrROsL2FQ9am7sbfed53VLr6Sk4I27ffEl9_i2k6ZeIGX34M3NX1hy2aCWUE0IsrmbRB-0XDIin_M/s1600/DSCN1717.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4RjiVBLIANBf8iR4U_j1iT_o90IF66KXIUVBmJVbm9FGQt8J7hiEHngpkHwHS9RrROsL2FQ9am7sbfed53VLr6Sk4I27ffEl9_i2k6ZeIGX34M3NX1hy2aCWUE0IsrmbRB-0XDIin_M/s400/DSCN1717.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/"><img border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>
Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-21033826585453611282013-02-20T17:28:00.000-05:002013-02-20T17:28:50.443-05:00The Gifts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I can't wait to share with you the very strange happenings at the studio the week before Christmas. Let's start at the beginning. I had just finished my gift wrapping and placed my packages under the tree. I received a call from my Mom saying she and Dad had just finished wrapping and asked if they could drop them at the studio so they'll be there for Christmas. I said sure and pulled up the leaf on the drop-leaf table and got ready to place the gifts from Mom and Dad under and around the red tree. They arrived and unbeknownst to me the gifts were all in red and looked so pretty and looked so planned but it was not the case. Neither of us knew what the other was doing.<br /><br />To make this even more crazy my sister-in-law and nephew called to see if they could bring their family gifts to the studio ahead of the snow that was about to hit. I said sure bring them on down. Knowing they were on their way, I went to make room under the other tree next to the fireplace and when they arrived I said to place the small ones under the tree in the big basket and then place the other ones around the tree base. Can you believe that in all the madness I looked around and lo and behold, we had all made packages to match three different trees in the room by chance and by chance each of them got matched up with the right tree. This was too crazy for me to try to explain!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCEfIbNcuacPNYc1GZlwPp3QGvUuokQMKjVdmaHZEeWzcYDnDDCIpPnDdmVEMvpENbg3jItCIKg_KW4S8LC8nz81ajw8ARaXhzyot6hEJHEvF0SPSUA6T6NcD9wbOtO1WkE18V8l4VMg/s1600/DSCN1733.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCEfIbNcuacPNYc1GZlwPp3QGvUuokQMKjVdmaHZEeWzcYDnDDCIpPnDdmVEMvpENbg3jItCIKg_KW4S8LC8nz81ajw8ARaXhzyot6hEJHEvF0SPSUA6T6NcD9wbOtO1WkE18V8l4VMg/s400/DSCN1733.JPG" /></a> Just thought I would share this very strange qawinkedink.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieazNP2Trj1JYMhyfW3A-zKBaxhR4r93kXwMa13TlSKmlTULp6mO_v_gpBWZIDca0aeiiZTdeFXE15SZwJKpjm9LGqTaDgrtvFKCDBdxzx2aTVdOiBIqIJHAcz66ptxQd18FjQiCm-GWg/s1600/DSCN1735.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieazNP2Trj1JYMhyfW3A-zKBaxhR4r93kXwMa13TlSKmlTULp6mO_v_gpBWZIDca0aeiiZTdeFXE15SZwJKpjm9LGqTaDgrtvFKCDBdxzx2aTVdOiBIqIJHAcz66ptxQd18FjQiCm-GWg/s400/DSCN1735.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/"><img border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>
Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-70601926780967570552013-02-20T17:18:00.000-05:002013-02-20T17:18:25.083-05:00Many gifts I have made this Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This blouse was made for my dear friend, Jane, and the lighter one was made for her daughter, Alissa. I have wanted to make these for them for two years now and had the blouses for over a year. Is this sounding like something you might have done before? We all get behind but I though if I don't get them done soon the blouses may dry rot! LOL (And forgive the delayed post--we just had Christmas with Jane and Alissa this week!)<br /><br />The pincushions you see have been made from velvet my new muse. I hope you like them. They are little labors of love but it has been lots of fun!<br /><br />Check back soon. One (including me) never knows what I'm getting into next!<br /><br />I hope this makes you want to get some of your UFO's ( UnFnished Objects) done after the holidays and create a memory for someone in your life.<br /><br />Chat soon, Brian<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZ-eonw_MOqe1P7ARgL404J8RprqX8j5Wbi24tkKOC4ysbJRWTEaedcYqeUhZZ2QFDsAPGlg1YG4X0eIAUnadag-zAKVQfK-TYNNA3dWzXgu7VLpgF73n1VBIKhS_YiQKVTdGaFrA-Jo/s1600/DSCN1721.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZ-eonw_MOqe1P7ARgL404J8RprqX8j5Wbi24tkKOC4ysbJRWTEaedcYqeUhZZ2QFDsAPGlg1YG4X0eIAUnadag-zAKVQfK-TYNNA3dWzXgu7VLpgF73n1VBIKhS_YiQKVTdGaFrA-Jo/s400/DSCN1721.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCRyRQDkW2m_mkMgKnfSMlRsMoTDbuxGPszZvUOhWkA95ZSgs3yZk43k6Kz822WuqqjtWg00ZHz5pIEWdiI5wJHq0yGO0scepgI230_J-0KAh7yhyphenhyphenz51-gb3ZN1EJl_cjfcepytfwr64/s1600/DSCN1723.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCRyRQDkW2m_mkMgKnfSMlRsMoTDbuxGPszZvUOhWkA95ZSgs3yZk43k6Kz822WuqqjtWg00ZHz5pIEWdiI5wJHq0yGO0scepgI230_J-0KAh7yhyphenhyphenz51-gb3ZN1EJl_cjfcepytfwr64/s400/DSCN1723.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlt8ZnKhayU3UJE2qTrN0vRI8lUUu6t8H8rqs0sUQ4A_YJ6uvWzVGQCrUFeJP7G_8JKk9Sltd_HzvDql9sbq7c2JdZHdBy1FCGgA16LVBOF75LqQSCdNfpN3Qv5rwJ7vuSiQHe3ks_-s/s1600/DSCN1724.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlt8ZnKhayU3UJE2qTrN0vRI8lUUu6t8H8rqs0sUQ4A_YJ6uvWzVGQCrUFeJP7G_8JKk9Sltd_HzvDql9sbq7c2JdZHdBy1FCGgA16LVBOF75LqQSCdNfpN3Qv5rwJ7vuSiQHe3ks_-s/s400/DSCN1724.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUp6nDg_wCUhapaucVFQTmhZVPoy7Bli1aFoc47jC8H0whDPv16H9P2v545rVs6tmsKKobJGqT0v-sfpubQ0BxWQgjzWz0drnMhjilp0vSU9Im4MPFrFrIGTxe7JC_4qpERbq8q_fCmE/s1600/DSCN1737.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUp6nDg_wCUhapaucVFQTmhZVPoy7Bli1aFoc47jC8H0whDPv16H9P2v545rVs6tmsKKobJGqT0v-sfpubQ0BxWQgjzWz0drnMhjilp0vSU9Im4MPFrFrIGTxe7JC_4qpERbq8q_fCmE/s400/DSCN1737.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOiVC2RHIqu0aHTwR_kcybCEb9CZ_O5jaqTeAHTly6pcz_glH9SGpSOw-6DD1OVhNaU_L2HBeiHgnlQ8H31VQtRjfalOtIvX-aoVhhoCrrjxnjH_aU6RunpL8C-zyU6xEy9yvULEhDjx4/s1600/DSCN1739.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOiVC2RHIqu0aHTwR_kcybCEb9CZ_O5jaqTeAHTly6pcz_glH9SGpSOw-6DD1OVhNaU_L2HBeiHgnlQ8H31VQtRjfalOtIvX-aoVhhoCrrjxnjH_aU6RunpL8C-zyU6xEy9yvULEhDjx4/s400/DSCN1739.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrp7g53UJX1FKPIglEgSJH_O-At8p20GFhp7uTLChxxlts1hpWTrjn5r_8HnhKKJgt5uUCgGSPNmUVNz0k8KZPC79hPkQEsFsOpnUs35lytpe-WHLld15F4fxlKqWYvpB6SfMRQKcX2ck/s1600/DSCN1740.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrp7g53UJX1FKPIglEgSJH_O-At8p20GFhp7uTLChxxlts1hpWTrjn5r_8HnhKKJgt5uUCgGSPNmUVNz0k8KZPC79hPkQEsFsOpnUs35lytpe-WHLld15F4fxlKqWYvpB6SfMRQKcX2ck/s400/DSCN1740.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/"><img border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>
Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-65636888624565084332013-02-20T17:12:00.000-05:002013-02-20T17:12:04.889-05:00Christmas Commission<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was asked by a dear friend to make her husband a gift for Christmas and she wanted it to feature their two babies--Molly and Harry Rex. Her husband has a Man Cave and a wanted poster was just the ticket!<br /><br />So Tim, MERRY CHRISTMAS Good Buddy. I hope you have a place of honor for this.. your friend, Brian<a href="http://localhost:52954/612e3f85767dffcbca33f7c394759629/image/7e070dc04e89b355.jpg"><img border="0" src="http://localhost:52954/612e3f85767dffcbca33f7c394759629/image/7e070dc04e89b355.jpg?size=400" /></a></div>
Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-85665549494468231562013-02-20T17:08:00.003-05:002013-02-20T17:08:39.731-05:00Picture is worth thousand words<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well I am going to save you the trouble. It won't take a thousand words. Kevin baked and I and many others ate. Need I say more? LOLOLOLOL This smell-a-vision brought to you by Crazy Haberdasher Studio. Brian and Kevin hope you get to enjoy your own smell-a-vision this holiday. Chat soon Brian<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGKjdjcn1VdsfTqT8oqKUzt1t3391P3c5sNy0z9KEFCMG1x9yb0_SXHmjLFxTY5yp6UGl30P38-DrT1hDxwaw3F71DeCZyeMgYY8FGVmI8pV6IdF4BX0oSniCX1qrZ67hRswFlyWM6Ec/s1600/DSCN1658.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGKjdjcn1VdsfTqT8oqKUzt1t3391P3c5sNy0z9KEFCMG1x9yb0_SXHmjLFxTY5yp6UGl30P38-DrT1hDxwaw3F71DeCZyeMgYY8FGVmI8pV6IdF4BX0oSniCX1qrZ67hRswFlyWM6Ec/s400/DSCN1658.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/"><img border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>
Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-32139646885758118822013-02-20T17:05:00.003-05:002013-02-20T17:05:49.533-05:00Christmas Past<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Merry Christmas everyone and all our best for the coming year, Brian<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uaEPSmBVvj93A5PFRw9WOU2wm88U63B24leL9Er-7FjeKlJ_skXmQFpkW5-oQF37mP-zZ6jZZDQkkP8ZCCC-ReWA6JZafSjW8GyZaZf5V9eNbRdhOr4RVNpDydpHOJm3MPGlbhtbKJU/s1600/DSCN1637.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uaEPSmBVvj93A5PFRw9WOU2wm88U63B24leL9Er-7FjeKlJ_skXmQFpkW5-oQF37mP-zZ6jZZDQkkP8ZCCC-ReWA6JZafSjW8GyZaZf5V9eNbRdhOr4RVNpDydpHOJm3MPGlbhtbKJU/s400/DSCN1637.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQh5JZPRm0g_kwRntVNwKbjuSZUGZswJ1qVNLQTJUTCMarUeskLZWJx_6uh-y7NPSFcFmTCkL73l9VnbCOc5GRuDK-QgawnWUstpFdjOkOCmI8SBDBqV3YlsTqf4DdshdxNWS-0mLRzM/s1600/DSCN1638.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQh5JZPRm0g_kwRntVNwKbjuSZUGZswJ1qVNLQTJUTCMarUeskLZWJx_6uh-y7NPSFcFmTCkL73l9VnbCOc5GRuDK-QgawnWUstpFdjOkOCmI8SBDBqV3YlsTqf4DdshdxNWS-0mLRzM/s400/DSCN1638.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqDyBhwyhZ9UQeq93pvk7jf1LqkFz_5ZfSwaOrYepr-nlFSdOWozFoLjQvqVYV3mCkAhURCiD_QydkIgGQhqoSG-4caTP-v38rhl9CtLD2EgRYbpyanltxqenrBnlkC1xIaNEbNVKYww/s1600/DSCN1639.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqDyBhwyhZ9UQeq93pvk7jf1LqkFz_5ZfSwaOrYepr-nlFSdOWozFoLjQvqVYV3mCkAhURCiD_QydkIgGQhqoSG-4caTP-v38rhl9CtLD2EgRYbpyanltxqenrBnlkC1xIaNEbNVKYww/s400/DSCN1639.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/"><img border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>
Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985190493730046310.post-80918733724784705002012-12-22T19:50:00.002-05:002012-12-22T19:50:49.143-05:00Christmas is here.......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hello everyone! I hope you enjoy the view of our studio this holiday season. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This tree is one of my very favorites. It is all icy and antique and filled with many pieces that my family and I have made over the years.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is our little mouse that my Mom made. His name is Winkler and he is take the Polar Express bell to his home.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a favorite of the many ornaments that my brother gave me years ago. It's Santa riding a dove. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;"> </span>Here is one of the many trees that are out in full regalia: bronze, silver and brown. </td></tr>
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Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. Thanks for your visit and come back soon.</div>
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Love to you and yours this Christmas season</div>
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Brian and Kevin</div>
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Artist Brian Haggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444122365168489883noreply@blogger.com5