Tuesday, April 17, 2012

becoming more



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I added the corn....
and tobacco

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I know..... (it is not a pretty picture of tobacco!)
You may be asking why I would include this???
It is just a simple offering of thanks.




She is becoming more....
I added a strip of cloth I hand dyed a while back. I stitched the backside of the cloth so it would stay in place. I then added  3 crow feathers by wrapping  the top of each of them with different colors of thread.
I stitched a tranquil looking clay "face" bead on the front to represent the male side. I have more work to do on it...I am going to add more beads to it and maybe paint symbols on it???? I have not completely decided yet.
Also, initially I  was concerned because the leather was heavier and that it would not "rattle" properly, but once I added the corn it seemed to balance things out and it has a somewhat "quiet" rattle.....
that is ok.
Each rattle is unique and she is a quiet one.
<3

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12 comments:

  1. SuzannaApril 17, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    She's beautiful, Marie. Quiet is good...

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  2. Lynda HowellsApril 17, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    so beautiful..lovely to see how you create herx lynda
    http://chocolatelifeandjazz.blogspot.com

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  3. NancyApril 17, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Looking good! Love the little face and the trio of colors.

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  4. PeggyApril 18, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Marie, I love her. The feathers, the cloth, oh so wonderful. Watch out for those quiet ones is what I've always heard! xo

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  5. MarieApril 19, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Hi Suzanna,

    Quiet is good...soothing. I began beading last night.
    Just trying to figure out how I want to attach the beads...

    Thank you <3

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  6. MarieApril 19, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Hi Lynda,

    The stones and herbs were gifted to me...
    I just put them together..pretty easy.
    The crow feathers were left as a gift from the crows
    many moons ago : )
    That is when my real creative stitching journey began.
    THank you <3

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  7. MarieApril 19, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    Hi Nancy,

    Those little clay faces are so cool. THey are made by a local artist.
    Each face is unique.
    The rattle needed color...the beads will add more.
    Thank you <3

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  8. MarieApril 19, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Hi Peggy,

    Ha Ha! Yep it is the quiet ones that are most powerful lol!

    I imagine a wise white haired woman when I think of the rattle.
    Still trying to decide whether I should polish the wood somehow???
    Will be adding more beads and still thinking about symbols.
    Thank you <3

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  9. handstoriesApril 22, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    i want to hear its rattle. just beautiful to watch this grow.

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  10. AnonymousApril 22, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I love your quiet rattle, dear Marie. Surely it gives you a sense of comfort as you are creating her with precious materials and thoughtful care. I recognize the little clay face :) Pretty. All of it.

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  11. MarieApril 23, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Hi Handstories,

    Maybe I could record it???? : )
    I added just a few beads yesterday. I started stringing them a week ago and then "life"
    happened and I have barely had time to touch it.
    Maybe today....
    Thanks <3

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  12. MarieApril 23, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Hi Isabelle,

    I have been thinking of you as I was sitting at my desk.
    Thank you for the lovely fabrics and note <3
    I have them on my desk...so sweet!
    This rattle making is a new experience : )

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