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 I used a stencil to create this mandala.  I used it in the most basic of ways and that feels a little like cheating.  I often use stencils but usually, they are a jumping-off point.  That feels more creative to me.  However, this stencil is gorgeous and needs nothing added to it.  Plus the background is quite busy so enough is enough. I used embossing powder on the vellum.  I wasn't sure how the vellum would react to the heat gun.  I was careful to keep it at a distance and it worked perfectly.  I created the background with alcohol ink markers.  They work perfectly.  Since creating this background I have played more with the markers and found a way to make them less blotchy looking, more blendy.

Slow Stitching Sunday

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 Month three of stitching on even weave fabric is moving right along.  For sure the even weave fabric is helping me to have neater stitches.  That wasn't my goal for this project.  My goal was to try new stitches or practice some old ones that I don't use often.  Finding new stitches that I actually want to do has been a challenge.  There are loads of new to me stitches out there though so I will keep at it. I have a lovely library books and need to get them off the shelf.  So far I have just been using The Complete Stitch Encyclopedia by Jan Eaton.  I will enjoy perusing some others as this project progresses.   I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

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LeeAnna  has asked what is your favorite spring flower and do you try to grow them in your house or yard? Well, I love all the spring flowers!  Hyacinths have such a powerful scent.  I love to have a pot of them in the house.  The scent fills the room.  I have tiny grape Hyacinths growing in my front yard.  They started in the garden but spread to the lawn and I don't mind that a bit.   I have seen snowdrops and crocus blooming in the neighbourhood.  They are usually the first to bloom and are such a welcome sight.  Then there is the Wysteria that a few have growing around here.  I tried growing it when we first moved into this house.  It didn't take.  Too bad because I do love the way it hangs.  So pretty. It is spring break for the school children this week.  I am spending the day with my granddaughter today.  I like it!  We have such enjoyable days together.  We will bake and do arts and crafts.  She also loves for me to read books to her.  I love doing that as she snuggles

Work in Progress Wednesday

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 Another scroll that I am working on.  I do love the romance of it.  I tend towards the bright and bold and sparkly but sometimes I enjoy working with the softer colours.  And the LACE!  I do love the lace.  At least now I do.  When we got married so many years ago I didn't have a stitch of lace on my dress. It is interesting how we change.   

Mandala Monday

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 Yep, still playing with my mandalas.  I really enjoy figuring out different ways to do them.  It is all a beautiful meditative playground.  Just how many of these mandalas can I create?  I kind of want to count how many I have done.  Probably not a good idea.  I don't really need to know details about my mania!

Slow Stitching Sunday

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I am playing around with another snippet roll.  I have used lots of different laces.  I also dug out a bunch of silk ribbon kits to stitch.  I don't use kits very often any more but sometimes it is nice to not have to make decisions.  Mind you, I almost always change them.  My inner rebel is strong and I must do things my own way!   This has been a very enjoyable project and I look forward to adding more stitching to it.  I will likely use up some of the leftover silk ribbon from the kits.  That should tie everything together. I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/  

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Describe something you experience with  each  of your senses every SPRING taste,  touch,  sight,  hearing,  scent Wow,  Lee Anna  That is tough for me! I will start with taste.  Rhubarb is one of my favourites.  I love the tartness of it.  I remember eating a stalk fresh from the garden when I was a child.  Mom gave me a bit of sugar in a bowl to dip it into.  Now I make pies from it.  Unfortunately, I have to buy the rhubarb as it doesn't grow well in my backyard. Touch is more difficult.  I can't think of anything in particular that I touch in the spring other than dirt.  And I really don't like touching dirt or gardening because of the dirt.  Funny, if I call it earth it sounds better.  Maybe I can teach myself to not be bothered by it.  I am always grateful for what the earth produces for us to enjoy.   Sight is easier.  I just saw my first robin of the spring yesterday.  Robins are always a welcome sign that winter is over or almost.  Their cheery song is a delight to