Reflections

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I am making a list of things I want to accomplish this coming year. A new beginning....

Really it is an illusory beginning. Each new day that we rise up and go is a "new beginning." I have pulled out a sketch book that I bought to sketch in and I want to begin a journal again of thoughts, words, ideas, dreams. I have put a poster board of goals in front of my desk.

I have found inspiration these last few days. Inspiration that I consider a gift. A phone call from a dear artist friend whom I treasure.

A phone call that has inspired me to get along in my creative endeavors. Something that can lead to some very exciting possibilities for me in the future. 

I have found an artist that has inspired me to rise above limitations

and do better with what I have.

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I am thinking about although life has been more difficult then I ever dreamed what I treasure most are

the moments I share with my family.
Each time my children share some insight or we laugh together,

having good food and a roof over our head and being healthy...these are the things I am grateful for.

I am also grateful for the circle of women who visit here and always leave me with a sense of gratitude and a smile.

Finally, for those of you following along this (pictures above) is what I made with the woven red fabrics...a little shirt for this elfin fellow that is a gift.


I will raise my cup of tea to you and....

I am wishing you and your families a Happy New Year !

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Merry making

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Stitched up this.....I am a little slow this year...

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This is a picture of the family dessert competition. My eggnog cake is missing in the picture. It was tasty and the judges liked it, but it did not win : (

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This is one of the winners along with the cake in the jar! It was a lot of fun!

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So after all the food and fun... time for a more nutritional way of eating. I found these at the library.

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This book is beautifully illustrated and is family friendly. Enchiladas, breakfast potatoes, Sherried tomato soup, skillet cornbread just to name a few recipes....mmmm!

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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a little bit "risky"

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I have been restless for the last few nights as I have not felt 100% so while laying in bed awake I began
to think of my little Christmas project and I decided  to transform the quilt pieces into a woven piece...
a little bit risky, but I think once it all comes together into what it is meant to be it will be perfect.

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yesterday morning before work daughter #2 and I took a quick picture together. I love these

little moments we share. We giggle and have fun and it makes my day before work brighter.

: )

it's all about red

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I decided to go through my stash and find different shades/prints of red. I wanted more of a solid feel but with slight texture. So the various little patterns give that textured feel. This is the start of something I am creating for a gift. : )

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I cut out the squares very random with no thought of perfection. I quickly stitched them on the machine and I will begin adding some hand stitching.

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A new found book that I plan on reading. Frida has always fascinated me. She took her tragedy and  made it into art. She was complex and simple. She struggled with life, as we all do. I think that is why I am drawn to her....


note: the movie version with Selma Hayek was really well done.

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This book looked intriguing...I'll let you know once I read it. 

the answer...

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My answer to all the craziness : )

Mexican hot chocolate!

This is my version:

1 cup of whole milk

2 tsp. cocoa

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 tsp. of sugar

a pinch of chili powder to taste

a pinch of cinnamon to taste +

cinnamon sprinkled on top

 and lots of whip cream on top!

(sometimes I add cardamon, and omit vanilla)

: )

a gift of roses

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(a felt snowflake)

Quietly and gently this beautiful gift came to me....

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You see I was not expecting such a lovely gift to arrive.

With great surprise I opened the package...

and I found this lovely hand stitched quilt of roses.

I love the spiral of beading around the roses and seeing each lovingly stitched bit of thread...gorgeous!

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There are bits of fabric from France, England, Holland and even India all stitched with love from Isabelle in Switzerland:

http://isathreadsoflife.wordpress.com/

This is a treasure and my heart is full...

with deep gratitude "thank you from my heart."

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making

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Yep, this is what I am up to....crocheting 100% cotton washcloths or dishrags, which ever you prefer. 

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I let daughter #2 pick the color of yarn, which I think is so much fun because it is variegated!

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Obviously, this is not perfect and it is my first try, but I am loving the imperfections : )

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I think I am getting better at this.....??? (to the right). I wanted to make something that would be useful and practical for gifts.

Have a great day!

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denim quilt

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I had wanted to show these pictures sooner but my internet was out from Tuesday until today (Friday). Our last kitten is sooo curious about anything and everything. I laid out the quilt to photograph it and she jumped right in.

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The quilts were made by my friend Becky @  http://snailcloth.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend!

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