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Slow Stitching Sunday

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 Oh yes, much happier with this butterfly now.  There is still a lot of colour happening, but now it feels interesting, not garish.  I used some of my sari silk yarn by couching it down.  It helped to pull things together.  I am not quite sure about the three little roses I added at the top right.  It would be easy to remove them.  What do you think? There are a lot of interestingly textured fabrics in this piece.  Texture is always good!  I think that is what draws me to working with fabric, the wonderful textures.  Plus, when you add embroidery, you get even more texture! I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

I Like

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LeeAnna  has asked If you could bring back any fashion trend what would it be? I am not into fashion trends any longer.  I wear what I like and what is comfortable.  I do love looking at fashion.  There are so many beautiful things being created!  I have a few favourites.  Desigual is colourful and fun so I gravitate towards their clothing.  I splurged and bought a coat similar to the one pictured above.  Love it!  I also have one of their puffer jackets for winter.  It is warm but not quite as colourful.  Still, I get compliments on it all the time.  I don't want it to ever wear out! I like that almost all of our snow has melted.  No more trying to see around giant snow banks!  No more treacherous sidewalks to navigate!  Bring on the spring and pretty flowers and bird songs! I just started watching  https://www.youtube.com/@KoolKookyKreatures   She works with bright colours and does some fun stitc...

Work in Progress Wednesday

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  The camera is doing funny things to this photo.  This tassel is more purple than blue.  I love my little stuffed heart at the top.  These tassels are so fun to create.  It is a great way to use up some of my funky yarns!

Mandala Monday

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 I enjoy colouring in my own designs.  It is being creative but in a very easy way.  It is low stakes, all I have to do is choose colour.  I might print another one and take it onto my front porch.  It is enclosed and gets a lot of sun.  It might be warm enough to sit there today!  

I Like

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LeeAnna  has asked What was the worst haircut you ever had? Oh, please don't get me started on bad haircuts!  I am sporting one now.  Ugh.  I have had some truly bad haircuts in my life.  I tell myself it is just hair, and it grows.  I had a fantastic hairstylist about ten years ago.  I always loved what she did with my hair.  I was devastated when she quit hairstyling to work for an insurance company.  What a loss!  She was so talented.  I have not been able to find someone as good since.  I will not be posting a photo of my hair; I would prefer to forget it! On a happier note, we are getting much warmer weather, and the snow is melting.  I am always excited for spring! On another happy note, I received news this week that three of my fibre art pieces have been accepted into a show.  That always feels good.  There will be an opening reception in May.  I have already started pondering what I will wear to it!...

Work in Progress Wednesday

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  Yes, another scroll is being created.  I have challenged myself to use only the buttonhole stitch.  Of course, I am stitching circles.  Around and around I go!

Mandala Monday

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 I am trying to figure out a way to be a more mature artist.  One who can write an artist statement that compels a curator or juror to accept my work.  Then I create an over-the-top sparkly mandala.  A mandala that the five-year-old inside me loves!  Aren't I just a ball of contractions!