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Work in Progress Wednesday

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 This is a fairly large art journal page.  I have an old wallpaper sample book that I am using for my journal.  Paint and wallpaper stores give the sample books away for free when the line has been discontinued.  It is a great way to keep something from the landfill! It also helps me to not be too precious with what I create in it.  I made expressive marks and had fun!

Mandala Monday

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 I have been playing around in Kaleidoscope Kreator.  So much fun!  I especially love using photos of my textile work.  I think it might be interesting to print one of these on a clear base and then hang it in a window.  It could possibly look like stained glass.  

Slow Stitching Sunday

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 I have finished this butterfly.  These butterflies are such enjoyable projects to stitch!  I have been distracted by stitching flowers so I haven't done much on my latest butterfly.  I enjoy having numerous projects on the go.  I flit between them.  It is a good way to avoid getting bored with a project.  I must get bored easily as I always have multiple projects on the go.  Mind you, I am rarely bored, and I am getting better at staying focused on finishing things. I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

I Like

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LeeAnna  has asked what is your favorite daily routine? describe it to us... for example wake early when others are asleep for the peace? Make list? Oh, I love a slow start to my day.  Coffee, some word puzzles and an email to my sister are good!  I do make lists  most days.  It is mainly for the pleasure of crossing things off of it.  That feels so satisfying.  I try to make all my appointments for the afternoon so that I don't have to rush.  Life is good! I like that it has been fairly warm this week.  Lots of rain, which is good for the flowers, but means I can't be outside as much.  I did manage to get some of my art put into my art garden.  I need more mulch before I put out the rest of it.  I like that we got some new deck furniture.  Isn't it pretty?  I am not super keen on the accent pillows though.  I will probably use my old ones as I like them better.  They will match just fine.  I am excited...

Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I added more to my scroll.  It is mostly finished now.  I would like to look back at all of the stitching that I have done and see if there is anything else that I can add to make it more interesting.  It will feel good to have this project finished.  I have other scrolls that I would like to get at!

Mandala Monday

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  I played with stickers to create this mandala.  I don't love the white outline on those stickers.  Oh well, it was just fun to play like a little girl again.  It was a sweet indulgence. And here are some random thoughts I have collected this year.  I wanted to record them somewhere.  They might make titles for art pieces! The comfort of nothing is missing. Don't let the tamed ones tell you how to live. Art is a wise elder. A soft woman is simply a wolf in meditation.

Slow Stitching Sunday

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 I am still working on this scroll.  I am using only the buttonhole stitch.  I am doing circles, not perfect circles.  There isn't a lot more to do on this scroll, which is a good thing.  I am having a hard time staying interested in this project.  My other projects feel more interesting to me.  Still, I will persist and get it finished.  It will feel good to have it completed. I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/