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Work in Progress

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Top photo is my bead journal for December.  Bottom photo is my crazy quilt block for December.  Actually, both of them I would like to do a bit more work on but I have run out of time.  I am ready to move onto new projects anyway.  2014 wasn't a particularly creative year for me.  Caring for my dying mother took a lot out of me.  More than I realized at the time.   I am feeling like my head is above water now and that my creativity is returning.  Happy New Year! I am linking with http://www.needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

Merry Christmas

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I created this snowflake in Kaleidoscope Kreator using a photo of one of my bead journals.  Pretty cool!  I haven't managed to get a lot else done though.   I have many ideas perking about using these snowflakes and look forward to being able to spend more timing creating after the holidays. I am linking with http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

I heart Macro

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Isn't this a burst of sunshine!  We have seen peaks of the sun far too rarely this last little while.  I am a solar powered girl and long to see the sun regularly. I am linking with http://www.shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com/ and http://macromonday2.blogspot.ca/

Another snowflake to share

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I have so much fun creating these snowflakes!  I also have a number of ideas for ways I want to use them in my art.  I am hoping that one of my ideas comes together in time for an upcoming show.  Please feel free to use this snowflake.  I would love to see what you do with it!

It is snowflake time!

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I have so much fun creating these snowflakes with Kaleidoscope Kreator.  I am glad to share them with you.  Please feel free to download and use for your art.  Just share where you got it from!

Work in Progress Wednesday

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Yesterday was the Grand Guild of Fibre Artists meeting.  I decided to bring my fibre book for show and tell.  I was very pleased with the favorable comments even though the book is very much in progress.  The comments spurred me into action.  I really enjoyed working on more pages and feel pleased with my progress. I am linking with http://pintangle.com/ and http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

Take a stitch Tuesday

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I am linking with Sharon B at  http://pintangle.com/  for the Take a stitch Tuesday challenge.  Even though Sharon isn't posting new stitches in December she is opening up a post so that we can leave a comment.  I have worked the Beaded buttonhole stitch on this piece.  It is interesting in that you can use numerous different beads with this stitch.

I heart Macro

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There is something quite peaceful about this image.  The gentle curve of the petal is compelling as well as restful to me.  I am linking with http://www.shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com/ and http://macromonday2.blogspot.ca/

New York City shopping finds

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I used Paula Nadelstern's web site to help me decide where to shop. http://www.paulanadelstern.com/fabric/guides/index.php   It is a great place to start. I mostly stayed with a color theme for shopping.  They are my favorite colors.  I probably already have way too much of these colors in my stash but oh well.  It makes me happy!  I figure I can do a project with these purchases and it will always remind me of the wonderful trip. The four pieces of fabric I bought at B&J on 7th.  They are silk chiffon and silk organza.  Oh how I love silk!  It was a nice store, helpful staff. The silk ribbons in the upper left corner are from Mood.  Yes, I got to see Swatch the dog.  Again helpful staff.  It is a busy store and well worth going there.  The prices on the silk ribbons were good. Just below the silk ribbons are some trims that I bought at Daytona Braids and Trimmings on 39th.  It is a small store that is jam packed with treasures.  The trims are sparkly which doesn'

Work in Progress Wednesday

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It is increasingly difficult to have work in progress at this time of year.  However I did manage to get a bit done.  These are three crazy quilt blocks from my projects this year.  I got them stitched together and one of the seams decorated.  I can see where some improvements can be made.  Not sure when that will get done though. I am linking with http://pintangle.com/2014/12/10/work-in-progress-wednesday-59/ and http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

Take a stitch Tuesday

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I am continuing with Take a Stitch Tuesday even though Sharon B isn't showing us new stitches for the month of December.  I totally understand why!  I am keen to go back and revisit the beaded stitches.  I am hoping the repetition will cement them in my mind.  I have done the Beaded Looped Cretan here.  You can find the instructions at  http://pintangle.com/2014/04/01/stitches-105-and-106-cretan-looped-and-beaded-cretan-looped/

I heart Macro

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Ah butterflies.  They are so beautiful.  The colors of this one aren't my favorite but the pattern is quite nice. I am linking with http://www.shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com/ and http://macromonday2.blogspot.ca/

Work in Progress Wednesday

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I haven't got a lot done this past week.  I have been doing a lot of research about NYC as we are going there tomorrow!!!!!   So excited!!!! This piece is an experimental piece I have been playing with.  I painted fusible web and adhered it to velvet for the background.  I think it look quite interesting.  I added needle felting, beads and stitching.  I am not sure how much further I will go with it. I am linking with http://pintangle.com/ and http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

Take a stitch Tuesday

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Although Sharon B is taking a break from Take a Stitch Tuesday for the month of December I have decided to continue doing it.  I am going back and revisiting some of the stitches I have learned over the year. You will find the instructions for the Beaded Feathered Chain stitch here   http://pintangle.com/2014/05/13/take-a-stitch-tuesday-112-and-113-feathered-chain-and-beaded-feathered-chain-stitch/    I have added it to my December bead journal project.

I heart Macro

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Some more of my weird  abstract macro experiments here.  I have have a lot fun just trying things out.  The ideas never seem to stop.  Not everything is successful but nevertheless I enjoy trying. I am linking with http://www.shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com/ and http://macromonday2.blogspot.ca/