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  LeeAnna  has asked As a young child did you ever wear plastic sandals bonus if you also had on ankle socks Hmm, good question.  I don't have a vivid memory of any sandals as a child.  I know my taste and my mother's taste rarely aligned.  I doubt I liked the sandals I had but they couldn't have been too horrible.  I remember going barefoot a lot.  Walking on our stone driveway didn't bother me a bit!  I sure couldn't do that now! In high school, I wore water buffalo sandals.  I am surprised you can still get them! I like that my fibre guild has a show right now.  It is at a local gallery and the curator is absolutely lovely.  I chatted with her at the opening reception last week.  She had received so many positive comments about our work.  She is already making plans to host our group again! I like that there is a street in my neighbourhood that is lined with crabapple trees.  It is so pretty in the spring!  I ...
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Work in Progress

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 I recently found out that this piece was accepted into a magazine.  I would be more excited about that if I were going to at least receive a free PDF of the magazine.  Unfortunately, I did not notice on the submission page that there would be compensation.  The old adage, at least it is free exposure comes to mind.  Artists hear that nonsense all the time.  I wonder why other professions are not expected to work for free or for exposure.
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Slow Stitching Sunday

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 More flowers!  I enjoy creating these funky flowers so much!  I am not exactly sure how I am going to use them.  I have a chair I want to cover.  Some could be used for that.  The ones with buttons wouldn't be comfortable to sit upon though.  Not a problem, there are lots without that.   There are so many options for these flowers.  I could do another pillow.  I think covering a journal with them would be quite lovely.  So much fun to ponder these things! It is already 21 outside.  I am so excited to take my stitching outside this afternoon.  That is one of my favourite things to do! I am linking with https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/
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    LeeAnna  has asked   Did you ever wear mini skirts ? Fishnet hose?  halter tops? Yes, but never all together!  Mini skirts and halter tops were in style when I was a kid and I wore them.  Not that I wore skirts of any kind very often when I was a kid.  I was kind of a tomboy.  Mini skirts wouldn't be a good thing to wear when you are climbing trees!  I wore fishnets as an adult!  So risque! I made a halter top in grade 8 home ec.  I did an okay job until it came to hemming it.  I don't think I ever finished it.  Sewing straight has never been my thing! I am excited to attend the opening reception for my fibre guild's art show tonight.  It has been a while since I have been to a reception.  I have a few pieces in the show.  I titled the one pictured above 'Lyrical Movements'.
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Work in Progress Wednesday

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  I have landed on this as the face for my wonky doll.  I think it is delightfully quirky!  It still needs to be stitched down to the base.  I haven't quite decided how I want to do that.  Maybe x's all the way around?  I had thought about a simple running stitch but that wouldn't add to the quirkiness.  It is fun to puzzle over this. I am also thinking about making some things for her to wear.  She might need some wings or a crown! Of course, she has to have hair.  That is almost finished.
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Mandala Monday

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 Nope, still not tired of playing with my mandalas!  I can totally get lost in colouring my own designs.  I have a comfy loveseat on my enclosed front porch now.  It is a lovely place to sit and enjoy this pastime when it is too windy to be outside.  I still get lots of glorious sunshine there!
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Slow Stitching Sunday

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  I have felt the need to play with very bright and vibrant colours of late.  This mandala I made a few years ago but it was calling to me again.  I have been loading it up with stitches to add texture.  I realize these brights aren't everyone's taste.  Since I am making it for me, I am not about to worry about what other people like or don't like.  Playing in this field of colour makes me happy! I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/ Happy Mother's Day!
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