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 Today I was off to moms. I brought along some iced tea so I wouldn't have to stop. 

Arrived at moms first. Then Gerilyn, Bonnie and Georgie came. We ended up "BSing" more than doing anything else. I did get some work on my embroidery though. 

I was able to get the second one done with the first layer. I am going to have to wire the rest soon. We talked about sourdough bread, mom and her job as a protective payee, Sandy and her health. Just about everything. 

Then I headed home by stopping at Colleens and picking ...

Good morning, my friends, and a fine morning it is! The sun is shining, and it's still warm from yesterday's nice weather. It's going to cool off a little bit by tomorrow, but then we're looking at warmer weather for the remainder of the week. Is it possible that spring has sprung? I sure hope so.

There was no negotiating about getting in some exercise yesterday. I forced myself onto the treadmill, and I felt better for it. There's no way to know for sure if it gave me more energy for the remainder of ...

Good morning, my friends, and a fine morning it is! The sun is shining, and it's still warm from yesterday's nice weather. It's going to cool off a little bit by tomorrow, but then we're looking at warmer weather for the remainder of the week. Is it possible that spring has sprung? I sure hope so.

There was no negotiating about getting in some exercise yesterday. I forced myself onto the treadmill, and I felt better for it. There's no way to know for sure if it gave me more energy for the remainder of ...

We've been doing a little design work in class so these sheets created a while ago came out.

It's such a good creative exercise to examine pieces like this.

They reinspire and spark new ideas regardless of your current project.

Techniques used here are transferable 

Colour, theme and pattern may differ but presentation technique can be used again and again.

       

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Good morning, my friends, and Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

Good morning, my friends, and Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

A paper base, lots of French knots, some running stitch, fabric snippets, paper inserts, beads and sequins.

Just doodling really but hoping this evolves into a design sheet crammed with information and inspiration.

More has been added to this since I took these photographs. 

I will show you that progress soon. 

       

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• Sequins and beads combined with stitches - a wonde... by Magpie's Mumblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128

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Good morning, my friends. We're pretty happy about our weekend weather...although the weekend has nothing to do with it when you're retired. Every day is Saturday. In any case, we're gearing up for the warmest weather so far this year...into the 70's today and tomorrow. Hopefully, we'll be able to eat outside for the first time.

Yesterday was another busy day, and it ended with a wonderful family dinner. Before I did anything else, I spent a little time on my slow stitching. This is Tiny Treasure #38. It has stem stitch, backstitch ...

Good morning, my friends. We're pretty happy about our weekend weather...although the weekend has nothing to do with it when you're retired. Every day is Saturday. In any case, we're gearing up for the warmest weather so far this year...into the 70's today and tomorrow. Hopefully, we'll be able to eat outside for the first time.

Yesterday was another busy day, and it ended with a wonderful family dinner. Before I did anything else, I spent a little time on my slow stitching. This is Tiny Treasure #38. It has stem stitch, backstitch ...

Another piece is taking shape inspired by this collection.

A little embroidered silk book measuring six by six inches.

Below, the first page.

       

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• I do love those pretty little flowers. I can '... by Magpie's Mumblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128

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Good morning, my friends. Our weather seems to have taken a turn for the better. We were expecting rain all this week. Yesterday turned into a pretty nice day, and it's even nicer today. It makes me happy since we're getting together with the fam. It's always nicer when we're not confined to the house. The temperatures this weekend are supposed to reach into the 70's. That's what I'm talkin' about! If our dreams come true, we'll be able to eat outside on Sunday for the first time this year.

As for ...

Good morning, my friends. Our weather seems to have taken a turn for the better. We were expecting rain all this week. Yesterday turned into a pretty nice day, and it's even nicer today. It makes me happy since we're getting together with the fam. It's always nicer when we're not confined to the house. The temperatures this weekend are supposed to reach into the 70's. That's what I'm talkin' about! If our dreams come true, we'll be able to eat outside on Sunday for the first time this year.

As for ...

I have a new little Easter collection – this delightful group of felt Easter eggs.

These have all been made using designs from Needle Finery, Elegant eggs.

They are all made from wool felt and appliqued with DMC.

Just out of interest, does anyone know of the origins of the designs with the rabbit carrying the basket on its back?

I have often seen it used, so guess there is some folk art background, but not sure.

The original designs are made as a bauble, but I needed mine to be flatter, for postage, so I kept them 2 sided.

There ...

This morning, I was up and working on my embroidery for the class. I was early today. Our class started at 10 am. It wasn't much of doing anything, but a class of what was to come. There wasn't anyone in the class that finished working on the flower petals. We all commented that we would have been closer to being done if we had another week to work on it. Then we went our Loretta's patterns to see what she could offer in the future. Once we finished, my brain was saying, "Seems easy enough." But ...

Good morning, my friends. It's going to be a busy day. In addition to a few housekeeping chores on the day's agenda, I'm going to do a couple of make-ahead dishes for our family dinner tomorrow. On today's list is creme brulee (just the custard for now), and some deviled Easter eggs. I was happy to find some beautiful fresh asparagus at the grocery store yesterday. That will be for tomorrow, and our dinner is shaping up nicely.

It was fairly late in the day by the time I was able to get to any sewing ...

Good morning, my friends. It's going to be a busy day. In addition to a few housekeeping chores on the day's agenda, I'm going to do a couple of make-ahead dishes for our family dinner tomorrow. On today's list is creme brulee (just the custard for now), and some deviled Easter eggs. I was happy to find some beautiful fresh asparagus at the grocery store yesterday. That will be for tomorrow, and our dinner is shaping up nicely.

It was fairly late in the day by the time I was able to get to any sewing ...

Hand made, hand embroidered drawstring pouches.

One of these is patchwork focused, namely Grandmothers flower garden.

The other piece is gingham focused, embellished with bullion knots and sequins.

Both pouches are fully lined with silk Dupion. 

I use these to store my vintage handkerchief collection and I get to see them every day.

       

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 This morning, I was up and working on my class piece. I also got a few things done for QOV. I got the certificate that needed to be mailed ready to go. 

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