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Kohlrabi Leaf Printing, and Ice Dyeing

By: Lynda August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

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I’ve been just doing a bit of this and that lately including kohlrabi leaf printing and ice dyeing.

2024 Iris Parade

By: Lynda May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

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I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. It’s been busy around here including lots of gardening and of course, the iris parade. This year only 35 showed up compared to last year’s 41. We added eight new irises from Breck’s, but only two bloomed. But that’s okay. it still was a nice showing.

Hanging Art

By: Lynda April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

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I have several art quilts that I have entered in shows that are sitting in the closet. I needed that space, but also thought it would be nice to be able to see them. They all have sleeves. I researched how to hang them and decided on this solution.

Around Here September 2023

By: Lynda September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

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Unfortunately, not much art going on the last several weeks. I did pick up this skirt at a consignment shop. I’ve cut the lining out and now I have this beautiful fabric to work with. Not sure what I’m going to do with it, but it’s so pretty!

A new iris bed and more

By: Lynda May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

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For those of you who come to my blog to see what I’m creating, during early garden season my art takes a back seat. However, once the weather heats up, I’ll be back inside playing.

2023 Iris Parade

By: Lynda May 17, 2023

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Another great Iris Parade here at Happy Acres. What joy they bring me. This year 41 different irises joined the festivities. Here is a video I made of my tour a week or so ago, although they had not all bloomed yet. If you are reading this via email, you need to come to the…

Osnabrück Textile Square Call

By: Lynda April 22, 2023April 22, 2023

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Awhile back I told you about this collaborative art exhibit that will be shown in Osnabrück, Germany later this summer. Artists from the sister cities have been asked to submit a 20 x 20 cm (approximately 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inch) square. Since my hometown is one of the 11 sister cities, and I…

Happy April 2023!

By: Lynda April 1, 2023

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Well, it looks like spring has sprung. I love this time of the year. I’m so looking forward to getting out, and getting my hands dirty! If you receive my blog post via email and you have wondered where I’ve been, I just found out the last two have not been sent out due to…

Taking in Beyond Van Gogh

By: Lynda August 28, 2022August 28, 2022

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There has been a lot of buzz about Beyond Van Gogh exhibit which has been touring all over the country. So Dave and I decided to drive over the Louisville, Kentucky and check it out last week.