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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...
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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!
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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.
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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/
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LeeAnna  has asked Do you like Spring? Why?  what makes you feel Spring has sprung around your house? I love spring!  It means the end of winter.  It means being able to be outside and enjoy it!  No more bitter icy winds whipping my face.  It means sunshine, warmth, flowers starting and bird songs.  It means summer is just around the corner.  Love it! It also means that my sweet hubby will start barbecuing again.  He makes the best hamburgers!  I love barbecue season!    It is interesting how differently we eat from season to season.  I never use my slow cooker in the summer.  I wonder why. I like dreaming of travel.  We are planning to go to England in September.  At least that is the hope!  I like researching all the places to go and see.  The Bayeux Tapestry is supposed to be on display this fall.  It would be so interesting to see it.  
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Work in Progress Wednesday

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  I honestly never imagined that I would make an art doll.  Never say never!  I saw some on pinterest and they inspired me.  This is the back of my doll.  It is a chance to play with brightly patterned fabric and embroidery stitches.  She is so fun.   This wonky girl might end up being a character in a book for one of my grandchildren.  I must finish my dragon book first.  So many ideas!
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Mandala Monday

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 I am loving the pinks and magentas right now.  I love most colours.  It is fun to see how they play together.  I wouldn't mind doing some stitching into this mandala.  I am mulling over whether to stitch directly onto the paper or transfer it to fabric in some way.  So many options!
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