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Just a little progress

By: Lynda July 10, 2022

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In the last post I told you about the temperature wall hanging I’ve started. Well, it’s kind of slow going. One reason is because I am getting new windows for my studio. The window guys had to come out and measure inside, which involved me moving both tables and lots of stuff. Well, while I…

Getting back into the swing

By: Lynda June 19, 2022June 19, 2022

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I’ve really struggled the last couple months with some health issues that have really kept me down – nothing major except not being able to sleep, talk, or eat without coughing my head off. Well, it looks like I’m on the mend, and I’m back to my art.

2022 Iris Parade

By: Lynda May 28, 2022

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Well, the iris parade here at Happy Acres is over. It’s been so much fun watching and counting the irises, as it is every year. This year 31 appeared! If you missed the video, checkout this link: iristour video. A couple that really showed up this year were Jurassic Park and a two-tone purple. The…

Iris-Inspired Colorways 2022

By: Lynda May 22, 2022

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In 2015, I dyed some colorways inspired by our irises. You can see those colorways here. I decided I’d revisit that with some of my irises this year.

Around Here – May 2022

By: Lynda May 14, 2022

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Lots going on around here since we are finally into Spring. Of course, I have to start with my irises.

Spring 2022

By: Lynda April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

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It’s finally spring here. It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been spending time outside working on the beds. It’s amazing how much things have changed in a week. Here is an area in the shade garden that I weeded and mulched.

Wonderfil Variegated Splendor Thread Grab Bag

By: Lynda March 26, 2022March 26, 2022

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I usually don’t fall for this type of promotion, but recently Wonderfil had a promotion of grab bags of 10 spools of thread for a great price. I don’t have many variegated thread in my stash so I though I’d grab one of these bags. What’s interesting about variegated thread is you never know how…

Around Here – October 29

By: Lynda October 29, 2021October 29, 2021

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Can you believe October is almost gone? This month has been really busy. I know I’ve gotten a lot done, but then again not!

SAQA Auction Quilt 2021

By: Lynda July 4, 2021

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This is my second year to donate an art quilt to the SAQA Auction. The 2021 auction will take place online from September 10 through October 3. Here is the link to the auction. You can go to the link now to view pieces that have been received. They will receive mine later this week.