I absolutely love this smocked pillow mom made in the late 60s.
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February 2019: Around Here
So what’s been going on around here this month? For Valentine’s Day I again made Dave a card. And since I’m back to hand stitching, I made this which reminds me of the string art from my childhood days. Do you remember doing that?
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Reading and Stitching
When we go on vacation I always read several books and take some type of art with me. This year it was hand stitching. As for the books, three were what I call “beach” reads. I take them specifically to read and then leave in the library area at the condo so others can enjoy…
Read MoreHappy November!
Time is going so fast! It’s been a couple weeks since my last post. My Easy and Fun Silk Scarf Dyeing Class last Saturday was so much fun. Everyone went home with two beautiful scarves. This is my last class at Scattered Art. Dolly will be closing her shop in December. I sure have enjoyed…
Read MoreStitching a fabric cuff bracelet
Last month I bought this lovely perle cotton thread set from Thread Art. The set includes 40 different colors! I was introduced to these threads in the online class, Stupendous Stitching with Carol Ann Waugh. She recommended these threads for our hand stitching. I fell in love with them so when Thread Art had a…
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