Painted gourds from Sandy Taylor's Hot Off The Vine.
She used the Hummingbird Lamp Pattern as a srouce of inspiration,
as well as the Fuschia and Pansy Orchid.
Sandy's natural painted gourds are breathtakingly beautiful.


Two from the Beagle Collection and a gorgeous tray from the Cat Collection.
Thanks Joy for sharing these great photos!

	Rebecca Johnson, of RRJ Fabric Design, adapted the Art Nouveau Circle for reverse appliqué. Click to see larger image for details of the beautiful batiks she used to make them. Thank you for sending the pictures, it's always a joy to see the variety of crafts for which stained glass patterns can be adapted.
	Amazing... this Dragonfly Fairy is Elaine's first stained glass project. She wrote: "the organic shapes of your pattern were surprisingly easy to work with, even for a beginner like me." Welcome to the glass addiction Elaine!
	Nice surprise! This is Mary Ellen's superb Sushi platter, making creative use of black and white baroque glass. I love the textured glass for caviar, the lightly tinted seeded glass background... even the wasabi is the perfect color! Click to see larger image for details.
	Here are two views of Joyce Soler's lotus dragonfly lampshade. Joyce knew she couldn't go wrong with lots of stipple!

Joanne in Brooklyn, NY, paints, quilts and stitches fabrics
using stained glass patterns, adding very tasteful accents.

	LaWatha used an appealing, varied and harmonious glass palette for her Calla Lily. She used colors and texture to set off the creamy flowers to perfection!
	These Ballet Slippers were made in a special way. The white and blue background is an overlay of white baroque on blue, and the slippers themselves are mounted on top with glue. Dave has his own trademark way of creating in glass!
	Vicky sent those pictures of patterns she adapted from the Cattleya loddigesii pattern. Lovely glass, as usual!
	Jaye-Lee Haas of upstate New York quilted the Quiet Angel in rich irisdescent fabrics, and gave the wings a three-dimensional quality. Lovely handiwork!
	Judy made a special request for Viking Artefacts in the forum's Pattern Suggestion Box. Very nicely done; the metallic colors remind the viewers that the Vikings were excellent smiths.
	Susan just sent in a photo of her Emerald Tree Snake which she modified quite nicely. She generously donated it to the Herpatological Society of Tennessee to be sold in a silent auction. The proceeds will benefit a scholarship foundation and to help restore lost habitat and animal wildlife refuges damaged by Hurricane Katrina. I am absolutely delighted that more and more people are espousing worthy causes such as this one.
	Ree's Barn Owl serves an important purpose. She wrote "My father wanted a big owl to hang in his living room window to discourage the birds from flying into it. Your pattern was the nicest one I could find and I was very pleased at how it came out." And the birds are safer, too. Great idea, great job!
	This is Joy's Oriental Shorthair. Joy really enjoys dog and cat patterns! This one is a black and white classic.
	Vicki is soldering up a storm making all kinds of pieces to raise money for breast cancer research. She is working on the female jogger Female Runner. Clad in pink, and carrying her ribbon! Great use for Spectrum's baroque glass. Below, you can see the finished project. Nice glass for the hair! And further below still, a collection of beautiful breast cancer ribbons made by Bob and Flory of "Windows of the West" of Innisfail, in beautiful Alberta. Congratulations to all the good people pulling together to raise money for a worthy cause. Bustin' Loose Sunday, October 1st, 2006 Heritage Pavilion in Strathcona Park Race Starts at 11:00 a.m. 3km Fun Run/Walk 5km/10km Timed Run/Walk
	Frank van de Vijver made an impressive outdoor sign to announce the passage of the stork on September 3, 2006, leaving behind a baby daughter! The stork is Frank's, and the lettering is from the Goofy Alphabet. Franks says it still is the eye-catcher of the neighbourhood, and reports that it even was news in the local paper!
	This is a modified version of the Ndebele pattern. The pictures were accompanied by this kind note: "I thought you might enjoy seeing my version of your Ndebele design. I made it for a friend who just gave birth to her second baby. I named it Mbari, which is Swahili for family. I simplified your design alot (apologies if you are cringing now). I also added a small string of beads in the center of the panel. The panel is about 9 X 12. Thanks for all of your great work!!!" Click on the image for a more detailed look.
	Anne of Seweasy has digitized the Birds of Paradise, for embroidery machines with automatic stitching. Click on the image for a more detailed look.
	The Wilkins of Innisfail, Alberta, created the Baby Elephant #1 and the Baby Elephant #2 in order to raise funds for the Calgary Zoo. The panels fetched $400 for the zoo's benefit. All in all, $150,000. A big round of applause! Great fracture streamer glass, too...
	September is not too early to being work on your Christmas crafts. Dave just completed the Guardian Angel and he did a super cute job with the faces. If you click on the picture, you can see an enlargement of the
	Lucy the Bearded Collie is a very special dog from Germany!. Anne hasn't been crafting in stained glass for a year yet, and look at these impeccable solder lines... I am jealous!
	Rebecca Johnson decorated her Dream Catcher with real feathers. The marbling effect in super. Secret is, it's not glass, but batik cotton!
	Thank you Dave for this Music Staff box cover, adapted into a window panel! The primary colors work very well with the subject.
		Click on the images to enlarge Lori Emberton uses the red-yed tree frog pattern to teach a stained glass quilting class. Student Camille Massey has made the Dragonfly Fairy, the Cranes and the rainbow-colored frog. Click on the images to view an enlargement, and to see Lori herself holding up the cranes for the photo!
	Carole prints the patterns on acetate, paints them and uses them as window clings. This one is the Calla Lily panel. A lot of subtle shadings in the background squares, congratulations!
	Shelly Begg sent in a photo of her gorgeous Hummingbird panel. Very delicate work!
	Shelly also sent her Modest Angel in subtle pastel colors. Very angelic indeed...

	I am in awe of Kimberly Raddon's Starry Night panel. What vibrant colors. It's maginificent. What else can I say?
	Suzanne Hurley made the Flip Flop Beach Sandals panels. I love how the sea can be seen to sparkle in textured glass in the distance.
	Judy Sanchez, creator of the Martin Luther King block is a novice quilter. She did a wonderful job and gave the Dr. a striking, modern appeal. The Block is on its way to Washington, DC as a "Block" in the 40th Anniversary Commemorative Quilt (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development). This quilt will hang in the HUD Headquarters Building in observance of the 40th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act (April).
	Joy's Bulldog in glorious hot colors!
	The latest from Israel's Jacob Gafni, the God of Perfect Solder Lines if there ever was one! This is the Stagecoach pattern designed by Mary Jane, a regular contributor on the ART:ERY Pattern Co-Op. Beautifully framed, too.
	From Christian Cloutier, the ever popular Dragonfly Fairy. Original colors, with the fairy being all in pink, and some very fine art glass.
	Jennifer Czarny and her friend Marianne created this superb Dragonfly as a wedding present. Much care has been taken in the selection of the glass in order to mimic the texture and coloring of dragonfly wings, and sober, restful coloring.
	Vivian Johnson framed this piece from the Gymnast Collection in rich wood. She has also carefully selected her colors for a striking, dramatic effect. That's how one should use iridescent glass! Perfect choice.
	Kathy Howard used the Cymbidium Flower suncatcher pattern as the basis for a signature block on her quilt. She simplified it. It is machine appliqued and signed with permanent pen. Very poetic!
	Joy's latest! Above are the Welsh Corgis from the Welsh dog collection. Below are the two siamese cats from a picture of Joy's own cats, Kissie and Sophie. They are absolutely adorable.
	Pat Meiswinkel uses stained glass patterns to make watercolor painting. Lovely effect isn't it?
	Robert Wright sent in a picture of the dragonfly fairy. A judicious contrast of warm and cool tones!
	Lou Ann Steele made these two friendly Cockatoos from the exotic bird collection. Very realistic colors!
	Another great one from Jacob from Israel! This one is the Mastiff. Jacob omitted the round frame, and turned it into a freeform piece.
	Don Brasier modified the Easy Curves lamp shade pattern to fit the bulb arrangement within that really special lamp base. Definitely worth preserving!
	Very interesting warm glass technique! Lawatha's used the Sunflowers to make a classy pendant.
	Beautifully done! Lawatha's amazing Art Nouveau Button features "period colors" - very stylish.
	This is Pat Meiswinkel's watercolor interpretation of the Garden Fountain. Beautiful isn't it? I never cease to be astonished by the range of crafts for which people make use of stained glass patterns.
	Eme Zipp's Kokopelli and Volleyball player have just the right color balance. Thanks for sending in the pictures.
	Just completed! Jackie sent in her photograph of her new Coral Reef Shade. Jackie is a brave soul, because that's a rather involved design. Great for bold colors and iridescent glass, it's just lovely.
	Marian from the Netherlands has combined two patterns, the ballerina and the ballet slippers into one outstanding piece. Click to see larger image for details.
	Thank you Joy for sending these two pictures! One tabby kitten and a beagle (below). I love the beaded edges, and even soldering!
	Here is Joy's Sophie the Lilac Point Siamese - the pattern was made from a picture of her adorable cat! Very soft colors are well suited to the gentle contrast in the animal's fur.
	Ziza Natali from Brazil sent photos of her beautiful mosaics: Sacred Heart of Jesus and Virgin Mary
	Merci Paul pour cette photo de votre jolie ballerine! Ballerine Bleue - les couleurs sont formidables. Here is Paul's website.