2009 November

Photographing Chelsea

November 18, 2009 By Anne 21 Comments

Digital Cameras are so wonderful! They open up a new world! To think that we can take as many photos as we want, and simply delete the ones we don’t like.

I was working away at the computer today and I happened to look over and see Chelsea sleeping about 2 ft. away. I decided it was a photo moment. Camera was right next to the computer so I grabbed it and did some practice shots!

Here she is, sleeping in her little bed. Cute photo, but too many distractions in the background. That sewing machine cord looks unattractive and yes the window is blurred, but still not the best frame for the photo. Even if I crop it, I’ll loose some of the photo size. Time to go in for the close up!

Close-up, but where did those ears go? Yes, it’s a dog, but wouldn’t she be much cuter with ears?

So I got in really close, and made sure I had ears in the frame! It adds personality to her photo. It also adds a few little stray hairs to her face! Humm, where did those come from?

No worries. I can Photoshop them out using the clone tool! I enlarged the photo and took out the little hairs.

Isn’t she cute? Pretty near a perfect dog, I mean perfect photo.

For a good pet photo, get down on your pet’s level, and get close! Get them when they’re sleeping and you’ve got it made!

Try it with your camera. It works on anything, not just pets. Get in close and see what happens! What have you got to lose? You can always hit delete!

Hugs,

Anne

Filed Under: Pets of Bunny Hill, Photography

I Love That Color!

November 14, 2009 By Anne 34 Comments

What’s in a color? Amazing when you think about it! Do you say “I HATE that color” or “I LOVE that color”? Click here and see how you respond to this color wheel. (There’s an iPhone color app on this link too!) Have you painted a room one of these colors? Are you a brave red type or a shabby pink?

As the new studio addition draws near, I’ve been thinking about wall colors. Lurking nearby in the garage, we have CANS of paint. Palest of pinks, the freshest blue, a green I’ve decided I “Hate”. Test colors, used colors, colors we bought too much of. My hubby is the frugal one and of course wants to use the garage paint. He’s picked the pale pink. “It’s already there” he says, and “we won’t have to buy any ”.

I’m the extravagant one. I want a color that makes me feel “settled in” right away. One that lets me mix in all my distressed, vintage finds. I want a neutral color on the wall. I’m going with “Devine Icing” ! Love or hate the color, you have to love the name!

Now, want to have a little fun with color? Click on the link below and find your color horoscope! Skip the intro, find your birthday, and ta da! You’re a color! I’m Lilac Snow. Can’t believe it. I hate Lilac!

Pantone Colorstrology

Hugs,

Anne

Filed Under: Inspirations

Project week

November 12, 2009 By Anne 47 Comments

It’s project week at Bunny Hill. The tables are a bit cluttered, and there’s fabric everywhere, but that’s a good thing. It means I’m working! I never have enough room. If there’s a spare inch of table space I fill it with something. Things look orderly in my photos, but if you could see what I copped out you’d laugh!

Here’s the fabrics for a new quilt I’m working on. It’s the new line from the French General & Moda Fabrics called “Rural Jardin”. I’ll add some basics and a few other fabrics and maybe, just maybe, I’ll have a new quilt!

And how about this little stack of wool and other goodies? Gotta love this wool! I’ve even mixed in a fat quarter or two of “Martinique” !

These are the makings for the next Bitty Pincushion! This is a fun one I’ll be sharing for next market! I’m so proud of myself for working ahead. Normally the pincushions get left until last! But not this little one!

Remember to keep those squirrel names coming! Mrs. Beasley, Nuti, Nutty, Poppy, Sassie, Bitty Grace, Beatrice, Jewel, Scamper, Amber, Chloe…

Hugs,

Anne

Filed Under: Designing Patterns, Quilt Design, Uncategorized

Super Squirrel!

November 7, 2009 By Anne 46 Comments

Ok, she’s not really a squirrel, but that’s our neighbor’s nick name for Chelsea. She’s about the right size, and I have to admit she’s beginning to look like she’s storing up for winter! Yes, I’m still trying to control her eating and I’ve added two walks a day. Walks as long as those little legs can go.

Both Chelsea & Bitsy are loving all the names coming in for the real Bunny Hill squirrel. Some clever names out there! I’ve received lots of emails with the cutest stories! Seems feeding squirrels is a popular past time. Amazing how many of you have them eating from your hand!

Here’s a handful of names so far: Calli, Olivia, Butternut, Muffin, Netty, Ginger, Clover, MiraBelle, Fleur, Hershey, Hazel Nut, Tillie, Sadyee Squirrel, Topher, Daisy, Miss Nellie, and on and on! This is so much fun! Thank you one and all. Keep them coming!

Remember, you have lots of time to think of a name. Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away. Yes, you can submit more than one name and it can be on any blog post through November 24th.

I’m sewing all weekend and finishing up my first “little” pattern for spring market! Hope your plans include some sewing time. Remember the holidays are coming! Think of the things you still have time to make! Here’s an idea of something to make; hop over and look at at Rebecka’s stocking using the bunny from “Rabbits Prefer Embroidery”! Really cute Rebecka!

And, if you’d like to know more about photographing your own dog, click on the link below, enjoy the pictures, then click on the “how to photograph pets” link. You’ll get some great tips! (Scroll down into the comment section and you’ll see the cutest hot dog!)

25 Inspirational Dog Portrait Photos

Have a great weekend everyone!

Hugs,

Anne