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Take a Stitch Tuesday top knotted buttonhole

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Again, another new stitch.  I struggled with getting the tension and spacing correct.  However, I really do like the stitch and will add it to other blocks.  Eventually I will get it right!

My May classes

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May 11 Print making in many forms will be our play for the day.  We will be experimenting with transfer prints/paints as well as a number of other forms of printing.   A mixed media delight!  I LOVE print making, there is so much potential and it is oh so fun! May 22 I am teaching for the quilt festival in St. Jacobs.  We will be creating funky fibre beads.   http://www.stjacobs.com/sites/default/files/Quilt%20Festival%20Calendar%202013%20Page%202_0.pdf

fun finds

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The table cloth with the blue hand embroidery is so gorgeous!  It is almost too good to cut up but I don't have a round table to use it on.  The bracelets I will definitely take apart to use the beads.  Oh how I wish I had the time today to stitch!

Work in progress Wednewday

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This is the my May crazy quilt block.  I love that I am working ahead now!  I started the year off kind of slow but I have it in gear now.  There is still plenty to do though.

Take a stitch Tuesday scroll stitch

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Another new stitch to me.  I really like this stitch a lot.  I will definitely be adding it to future crazy quilt blocks.  My tension certainly needs work but that will come with practice. Thanks to Sharon B at  http://pintangle.com/  for the instructions.

Another opening reception to attend

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Today I plan to take my Mom to the opening reception for the Grand National even though I don't have any work in that show.  I am curious to see what is there!  Saturday April 27 I will be attending the opening at the Button Factory.  I have two pieces in that show.  I hope to see many friends there!

fantastic finds

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I have fallen into a rut, I mean pattern.  Posting about my thrift store finds is kind of fun for me!  These particular finds all work quite well together and I look forward to creating something beautiful with them!

Work in Progress

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I added a bit more stitching and some pearl beads.  I think I will call my April block finished.  I can always go back and add something later should I decide to do that.

Take a stitch Tuesday Raised Cross Stitch Flower

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Love this stitch!  I stitched directly to a cq block even though it was the first time trying this stitch.  It looked easy to do and reminded me of making that children's craft called a gods eye.  I made loads of them when I was a child.  I also added the woven detached chain stitch.  I need to finish adding that stitch to the rest of the flowers.  Thanks to Sharon B at  http://pintangle.com/  for all the instructions!

Opening reception

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I have two pieces accepted into the Quilts, Fibre Art & Wood Carvings - "Birds & Bees" Exhibit at the Stratford Perth Museum.  The opening reception is this Saturday April 20  from 1- 3pm.    The piece below is one of the pieces accepted.  It sure feels good to have my work accepted into shows.   Here is the link to museum's site http://www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca/page/1/home.php

Feeling loved

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My sweet friend Nancy returned home last week.  She was in Morocco.  She is such a doll.  She always brings me back treats from her travels.  I am so blessed that she is such a kind and generous friend.  The turquoise leather slippers sparkle so they are absolutely perfect for me!  The pink toilet paper she had a hard time squeezing into her luggage.  Can you imagine she left some clothes behind to make room for it!  What a hoot.  I have never seen such brightly color toilet paper before!  Love it!

Thrifty finds

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Again, I found some beautiful vintage linens at the thrift store.  How don't understand how people can let go of these beauties!  Oh well, I am glad that they do.  The intricate handwork is so delightful.

Work in Progress Wednesday

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This is my block for April.  I didn't get a lot added to it in the last week.  Some French knots around the silk ribbon roses and a few more stitches on the seems.  It is almost finished but needs some beads! Thanks to Sharon B at   http://pintangle.com/  for keeping me on track.  Even if the progress is minimal at times.

Take a stitch Tuesday

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I have to say that the instructions for the  Up and Down Feathered Buttonhole Stitch made no sense to me.  I ended up getting a chain stitch attached.  It might be because I had dental surgery yesterday and I am not firing on all pistons!  I think I managed to get it to look like it is supposed to.  I probably should have waited another day or so to try this!

The mother load of glitz

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I have been doing some volunteering at the local Bibles for Missions thrift store.  I have to say that I really enjoy it.  Aside from finding cool things and helping a good cause it is a good chance to connect with a friend that also volunteers there.  I love having friends!  Especially friends like Lynda that know me so well.  She saw these gorgeous fabrics being donated and thought of me immediately!  So fun!

work in progress a day late again!

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I made more progress on my April CQ block.  I am moving along fairly well on this one!  Still the weeks seem to be flying past faster than normal right now! Thanks to Sharon B at  http://pintangle.com/   for helping me to stay on track.

Take a stitch Tuesday diamond stitch

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This is a new stitch to me.  It looked like a tough one to learn so I just worked in on a loose piece of fabric.  I didn't have the confidence to try it on one of my crazy quilt blocks.  I am glad that I didn't as I think it will take me some practice to get it right.  I probably should have worked on aida cloth or similar.  It would have made it easier to keep things even.  I do like the stitch.  Thanks to Sharon B. at  http://pintangle.com/  for the instructions.

Crazy quilt block for March

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It feels so good to complete a block each month.  I know at the end of the year I am going to be really pleased to have twelve blocks to stitch together!