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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Eclectic!

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Yesterday I had big intentions of working on this picture, but I got busy reorganizing/cleaning.

One of my favorite children's books is: IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN, because it so clearly describes life! This book was not really for children...it was meant for adults, like me! lol!

http://www.amazon.com/You-Give-Moose-Muffin-Book/dp/0064433668/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344134773&sr=8-1&keywords=if+you+give+a+moose+a+muffin

So onward with my story...This morning when I got up I started going through my fabrics and decided that I wanted to use only my SPECIAL fabrics for this project. My rule is that I can only use fabrics that have been given to me... SO,
I am using the new fabulous antique kimono fabrics from Mary Stanley http://marystanley.blogspot.com/
Also I am using the gorgeous African fabrics from Isabelle, http://isathreadsoflife.wordpress.com/
Lastly, I am going to look through my stash from http://gerdiary.blogspot.com/

Thank you <3

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I decided I wanted to do something like Aminah Robinson for this cross stitch picture....

a picture I took of the book called: Symphonic Poem

The Art Of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson

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I think I am really going to love the finished picture! Also, did I mention how soothing it is to sit and cut fabric scraps and create a puzzle effect? I Love doing it and I can see why Aminah does what she does in her work. Fun!
Lastly, I managed to snap a full moon rising picture.... I was surprised my camera actually picked up some of the stars too!
If you look closely you can see a few faint stars around
the moon coming up between some trees...

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Goodnight moon : )

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Begin...

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I decided to sit down at my desk after I was able to clear away everything! I would love to say I am perfectly organized and everything has a place, but the reality is I am always on the go and sometimes things have to wait. If you are one of those people who has got it all together, let me say up front...I admire you (smiles).

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My goal was to work with what was on my desk and this new little stash of fabric is perfect.

I love the happy colors, they make me smile

: )

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BEGIN...

This is my little piece I stitched up. I am thinking I will put it on the Grandmother quilt because it is those retro 1940's fabrics.

THINGS ON MY DESK:

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Also, I thought I would share the ever rotating desk menagerie'.....

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New nail polish for my toes...I know it is kind of wild, but I wanted turquoise! lol! I took my daughters
shopping for school clothes and all I wanted was nail polish. (It's the little things!)

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Sweet card for my Birthday from my youngest one <3

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A birthday gift from a dear friend... Gaian Tarot cards.
Let me just say they are beautiful and what I love most is that the author adds a positive affirmation for each card.

Thank you xoxo

<3

Note: there is a button on the lower right of this blog that links to the Gaian Tarot.

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http://www.sublimestitching.com/

What can I say...I love Sublime Stitching. She started her business in my home town,

Austin!

FOUND:

Lastly, this is not at my desk. It is a cross stitch that is a Yard long.

It has to be at least 20 years old. This is a picture of it after I hand washed it. First I treated the stains with vinegar, then washed it in a mild soap. Does anyone out there have an idea how I can get rid of the pink? The backing that was used was an old campaign poster that had red on it and I think that is where the pink came from.

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One idea I had was to do white cross stitch over the pink, but that will not completely resolve the issue.
Also, I do not want to put too much time into this. Someone spent countless hours stitching this and I
think it is a real treasure at $4. Again, any ideas????

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Merci'

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beautiful flower...

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bag full of goodness...

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Japanese Kimono fabrics...

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Postcards from France...

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antique paperdoll...

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tag...

All from the beautiful Mary Stanley, one fabulous artist!

http://marystanley.blogspot.com/

Well to say I am delighted, grateful, excited and trying to contain myself is an understatement!

What a lovely surprise. I was like a child opening my lovely gifts from Mary.

The kimono fabrics are gorgeous and the postcards from France are so special.

The bag full of goodness has the cutest hand painted pin to wear...adorable!

I am going to have to find a unique way to use the antique paper doll...so much fun : )

Sometimes I think of letting go of my little blog because I am busy and then I realize how much I would miss all of you...

My heart is so happy...

Merci' beaucoup Mary!

xoxo

Thursday, July 26, 2012

I found a star!

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A stained glass star!

I was out at one of my favorite thrifty stores and found this shiny star : )

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And this cutie (cookie jar)...made in Japan! Adorable!

It's a little "chippy" but that adds character : )

Friday, July 20, 2012

blackbird, mushroom and wool

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Found while thrifting...this blackbird or crow pie vent....cute!

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A retro mushroom napkin holder...reminded me of something my mother would have bought. I spotted it on my first trip to my favorite thrifty store but passed it by, then on my second trip, another day I saw that it was still there. I knew it was meant to be... lol!

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While visiting my local quilt shop I finally found the wool I had been wanting since last year marked down!

I purchased two bundles. I have in my mind to make some pins to wear, inspired by the fabulous Mary Stanley.

http://marystanley.blogspot.com/

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She's wrinkled...

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This girl has been traveling with me wherever I go, so she is a bit wrinkled.

I coffee dyed the fabric. I like to keep some little project handy and ready to throw in my purse

for those few free moments.

I am thinking the beach/lake this weekend???

We will see...

Have a great weekend!

<3

p.s. If anyone is wondering about the header...it is a stitched piece I did of William Blake's, ANCIENT OF DAYS picture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blake_ancient_of_days.jpg

also found this beautiful song:

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Harmony

I am busy working, but thought I would share this video.

A-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!!

Have a great day...

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

It's all good!

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I am back...life sometimes offers opportunities to grow beyond what is expected.
Challenges to say the least, but I see it as all good. It has given me the opportunity to
emerse myself in positive words and thoughts. When you stop and think about it how
much of the "self talk" that goes on in our minds is negative? By my observation it can be a lot
if we do not keep a watch over our thoughts. Think about how our very thoughts that we are thinking on a regular consistent basis are sent out and create the very things we are thinking about...good or bad. Science can now prove that our thoughts create our reality. So, I decided to create a book of positive words, thoughts and goals/dreams to read over each day.
I kept hearing in my spirit, "The Magikal Book of Certain Events".
You may wonder why I chose that title...well, for one there is magic all around us. A sunrise in the morning is a magical event, a butterfly showing up at the ocean, (which happened to me, by the way.) etc. Just the little things in life can be special and magical. Again, what we focus on we create, therefore it becomes a "certain event".

Through all this I have to say that, "It's all good!"

On a crafty note: I simply bought a $2 notebook with a vinyl cover and cut out all the words and pictures from magazines for my Magikal book. I found pictures that meant something to me and would represent all the elements of earth that are so important to me. Air, Earth, Fire, Water and Spirit.

Also, I have been spending any free time I have at Pinterest. A fun spot to create a gathering of pictures.

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(picture from hamptonbeach.org)

I celebrated my birthday by going to Hampton Beach with my family. I saw some amazing Sand Sculptures and although this one appears small it is not! They were huge! I really wish I would have spent more time studying all of them. So much thought went in to each one.

http://www.hamptonbeach.org/sandcastle-competition-gallery12.cfm

My youngest daughter had not been to the ocean since she was younger. It was amazing to see her delight at the smallest things. (She is 13 going on 14).
She was amazed at the streaks in the sand left by the water and the vastness of the ocean....it was such sweet moments with my children.

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I have been working on this quilt, that I originally called THE WATER QUILT, still not sure what I will ultimately call it.

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Stitching the words, "from the stars"

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A birthday gift to myself...a book I have been wanting for the longest! It is by Aminah Robinson.
An artist I admire and am so inspired by. I was delighted when I opened the package containing the book. The book has a "puffy" book cover and it is rather large. I did not expect that....