Backwoods Creations http://backwoodscreations.etsy.com is the ETSY shop of fabric / folk artist MaryAnn Anderson, one half of a creative couple pursuing the dream of living an artistic and creative vision. They live in central Maine with 2 corgis, Rudy and Cleo and 2 cats, Stella and Minnie. Their work integrates their spiritual beliefs and vision of the interconnectedness with others and the planet that they share. You can see examples of MaryAnn and Steve's work at their website http://www.backwoodscreations.net/.
In this article I'll be focusing on MaryAnn's work which is small and intimate, and expresses a charming vulnerability. An example is MaryAnn's fabric sculpture "Bobo Batik Mini Mew Mew", pictured above. Bobo stands roughly 3 inches tall and 6 inches long and has a plaintive, 'take me home now' expression. I should note that these sculptures are not for children to play with as they are built on wire armatures.
MaryAnn is an active member of ETSY for Animals (EFA), a group of ETSY sellers who donate a percentage of the sale of certain items to an Animal Charity of the Month, chosen by the members. 10% of the proceeds of the following two pieces will be donated to ETSY for Animals. http://www.etsyforanimals.com.
"Freedoms just another Word" caged bird hanging decoration, a bead fringed bird cage complete with a bird on a swing. Hang this piece in a window and watch the glass beads glows.
"Little Bird Big Heart" is small in stature (4 inches tall) and large in personality. 
Next is "Benny Feral Feline" measuring roughly 9" tall by 9 inches long out of 100% cotton fabric stuffed with polyester fiberfill and padded wire.At her shop MaryAnn also sells mixed-media collages and fiber jewelry.
MaryAnn is a participant in the "90 Features in 90 Days Challenge and writes feature articles about ETSY artists and artisand at her blog at http://backwoodscreations.blogspot.com
