Princess Bubbles Creates

LeeAnna  has asked could you hula hoop? Did you or a friend have one and learn to use it?  What do you remember about them? Nope, never could master the hula hoop.  I have some for the grandkids to play with and have tried again but still not capable of it.  No worries, I can do other things!  We saw a magnificent hula hoop demonstration when we were in Hawaii.  Wow, I was impressed.  I was mesmerized! I don't know how to make one go around and those people had multiples! I love being inspired by other stitchers.  Two that I have really been enjoying on Youtube are  Marion's World Annie Claxton Nectarines and peaches are in season!  Yipee!  I love the wonderful fresh fruit that is available in the summer.  Such a delicious treat.  

  It feels good to have this project finished.  All of the pages have been painted and then cut.  The small embroidery has been completed and attached to the front cover.  Sometimes I need to do a project that doesn't take terribly long.  I like finishes and need to have one every so often!

 I think I will call this mandala finished now.  It has been an interesting progression.  It has helped me to see things in new ways.  I always appreciate hearing others' ideas/perspectives.  It helps me grow as an artist and human!

  This scroll has been languishing for a while.  The idea I had for it wasn't really coming together so I needed to pivot.  I just needed the right idea to pivot to!  That idea finally arrived this week and I have enjoyed stitching on it again.  I added the pink leaf.  I had stitched it years ago with a certain idea in mind.  That idea didn't work all that well so another pivot.  I cut out the leaf and stitched it to this project.   Nothing is ever wasted! I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

LeeAnna  and the gang are discussing: remember summer breaks when you were a kid? How did it feel to have so much free time or did you help the family business when you were a kid, or take on summer jubs? As you got into high school and college did you have summer jobs or take special trips?  Did you take special courses in summer (example, typing, drivers ed, space camp, courses in crafts at the YWCA? ) Summer felt luscious and expansive as a kid.  Like it went on forever.  My days were free and unencumbered.  Lazy. Perfect.  What a treat!  I didn't take courses or have summer jobs.  Makes me sound like a real deadbeat!  I am blessed to have had so many magical summers! We have a bit of a break from the heatwave today.  I walked with a friend this morning, which is always a treat.  One of my sons just told me that the combination of walking and talking is really good for your brain.  Yay!  Plus we get to enjoy all the pre...

 This altered book is so much fun!  I have one page left to finish.  I painted all the pages first.  Now, I am working on cutting the pages.  I use an exacto knife.  It is quite relaxing! I want to add some stitching to the cover.  It is already a beautiful cover so I don't want to cover it completely. This is what I have started doing.  It is a small piece so it won't take long to complete.  I have been working on a lot of longer projects lately so a quick one will feel good! It is World Embroidery Day!  I love living in a world that celebrates embroidery!