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Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I took this scroll with me on holiday.  I packed five threads to use. I didn't want to use up a lot of space as we travel light.  I knew I would want to stitch while taking the train from London to Edinburgh.  I knew the scenery would be beautiful.  I also knew that I would not be able to look at scenery for four hours straight.  We also had some driving time and I love to stitch while driving.   I feel like this scroll could use more stitches but I am loath to do add them.  I really want this scroll to be solely done in the UK.
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Mandala Monday

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  Oh yes, I do remember how to blog!  It feels good to be home and to get back into my routine.  I am very blessed to be able to travel.  I am very blessed to live in a home with a lot of space.  I have so many reasons to be thankful! This mandala is a simple collage using interesting papers and some dimensional stickers.  It was quick and easy to create.  Sometimes you need that!
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LeeAnna  has asked 2. what has been the highlight of your week? I hosted my family for a barbecue.   It is a Labour Day weekend tradition we have been doing for over 10 years. I love seeing everyone!  Some people have quite long drives, but they still come.  Some of them this is the only time we see each other.   3.imagine you won the lottery, what are your first three purchases? Fun!  I would buy a wonderful vacation for my family.  There are 12 of us, with another one on the way! Next, I would give my sons some cash; I guess that isn't buying something.  Still, it is what I would like to do.  The third purchase would be some home renovations.  We have been wanting to replace the flooring on our main floor.  These would be the first purchases.  A big chunk of money would go into retirement savings! 4. Prioritize your favorite here, one two three TV, books, movies Books, then TV and movies last.  Most of the movi...
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Work in Progress Wednesday

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  Last month our collage group did collages.  We used imagery from Georgia O'Keeffe art books.  It was a lot of fun to reinvent Georgia.  I really this collage but I haven't glued it down yet.  I haven't found the right background for it.  I am sure I will figure it out eventually!
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Slow Stitching Sunday

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 Here are some more bright and cheerful flowers.  These flowers are such a fun playground for me.  I can think of numerous ways I want to use them.  It is a good thing I have a plethora of scraps for making them.  The possibilities are truly endless!  It looks like it is going to be a lovely day.  I am imagining enjoying some stitching outside this afternoon.  The weather looks perfect for it.   I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/
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   LeeAnna   has asked I know it's the end of summer when.... I hate admitting that it is the end of summer.  Unofficially, that happens on Labour Day weekend.  I have always loved the freedom that summer brings.  Mind you, I love the cooler nights for sleeping.   This photo is from last year, but some leaves have started turning colour.  I love that the leaves turn into colours as pretty as flowers in the fall. Yay for lots of colour! I love planning for a vacation.  I am excited to travel, see new things and learn new things.  I found an art shop in Edinburgh that has been in business since 1840!  I can't wait to see it!
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Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I find it difficult to get rid of my grandchildren's artwork.  I get so much pleasure from seeing them create!  I decided to do a collaborative collage with my two-year-old granddaughter.  She made a page of red scribbles.  I cut some circles from it and incorporated them into this collage.   I love the red stitching that I added and may add some more!
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