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work in progress a day late

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Lace, trims and stitching were added to the block this past week.  It feels good to be almost finished this block for March.  I think it just needs some beads now.

Tomorrow is spring!

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We are getting a fair amount of snow right now  :(   This piece I call February Dreaming.  Usually around February or March I am tired of winter and long for color.  Even though they are snowflakes they are bright and cheery.  Honestly though I don't want to see any more snow!

Japanese paper workshop

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March 23 So much fun can be had with Japanese paper.  We will be creating beautiful texture.  For those of you who love to stitch you will be amazed at how fabric like this paper can be! March 30 no class April 6 Let's get out our needle felting tools again.  You will be pleasantly surprised to see how you can incorporate paper into your fabric art.  Yummy layers will be happening! 13 We will be exploring a number of different mediums to create texture on fabric and paper.  The possibilities are limitless! This class will help you learn how to use a number of different products. 20 Not just for the Kitchen Coffee filters, wax paper and foil paper oh my!  You will be delighted to see how these humble materials can be incorporated into your art. 27 no class All workshops are in my home 34 ...

Thrift store finds

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This is some of the beautiful bounty I have found at thrift stores in the last while.  The table cloth in the upper left is the same design as the one my Mom used on our table for special dinners.  It is not the same size and in way better repair.  My Mom's I have actually cut up and used in a crazy quilt.  It was in pretty tough shape.

Work in Progress Wednesday

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Not a lot of progress was made this past week.  A stupid dental issue caused me to be less than productive. I did manage to add the pink lace in the top photo.  On a different block I added some lazy daisy stitches to the herringbone stitches.  At least it was a little something.

Take a Stitch Tuesday woven detached chain

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Yummy!  I love this stitch!  It really does make an excellent leaf.  It is new to me but the weaving was familiar as we have done other stitches with weaving in the last year.

Shiva paintstick workshop

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March 16 Playing with Paintsticks It will come as no surprise to those that know me that I have the full set of metallic colors of Shiva paintsticks.  Paintsticks are very versatile and work on paper and fabric.  We will be exploring a number of ways to make marks with these glistening treasures! March 23 So much fun can be had with Japanese paper.  We will be creating beautiful texture.  For those of you who love to stitch you will be amazed at how fabric like this paper can be! March 30 no class April 6 Let's get out our needle felting tools again.  You will be pleasantly surprised to see how you can incorporate paper into your fabric art.  Yummy layers will be happening! 13 We will be exploring a number of different mediums to create texture on fabric and paper.  The possibilities are limitless! This class will help you learn how to us...