Original work by Dorothea Mordan.

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Spring Nectar Handbag - front view

Spring Nectar Handbag - front view

Needlepoint Handbag: Spring Nectar is all about honeybees.

The Flap illustrates nectar producing flowers native to Maryland.

The sides show bees leaving the hive during the day and returning at night.


Spring Nectar Handbag - Daytime Hive

Daytime Hive

Spring Nectar Handbag - Nighttime Hive

Nighttime Hive

Spring Nectar Handbag - Brick Path between hives

The bottom is covered with gravel surrounding the brick path between the hives.

Spring Nectar Handbag - Tool Shed, inside front

Tool Shed, inside front. The inside shows the shed where a diligent beekeeper puts away their tools after caring for their hives.


Spring Nectar Handbag - Best of Show at the Great Frederick Fair 2011

Best of Show at the Great Frederick Fair 2011

This piece won Best of Show at the Great Frederick Fair 2011.


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Watercolor and Illustration

Emily in the Toy Box, watercolor by Dorothea Mordan
Emily in the Toy Box, watercolor by Dorothea Mordan
Daisy in the Grass, color pencil by Dorothea Mordan

Daisy in the Grass, color pencil by Dorothea Mordan