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Category: Art
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I had to return my library books today, and among them was a huge anthology of Gee’s Bend Quilts. Since the book is no longer in print I thought I would scan in some of my favorites and give you a little inspiration for whatever crafty thing you are doing today. I recommend learning more about them, as these quilts were made by truly amazing women under extraordinary circumstances. Also from old clothes. If this looks familiar it was one of the quilts choosen for the Gee’s Bend Quilt stamps the post office put out last year (I used them…
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I’ve mostly been working Ribbon Jar, but I did sneak up to Seattle with Bj for a few nights. Carmen was in town for work so I couldn’t pass up the chance to see her "down south" hehehe. Anyway just wanted to catch you up on my projects: It’s just the way it is framed up before the concrete is poured that I like, using narrow and more porous wood. And I like that it’s painted red. Our little porch is now and I think we want to stick with that. I also check out Paper Source (lord help me…
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I so needed that last post. Some of my favorites from the comments: comfy pants, being barefoot at work, tivo, children, inspirations, stacks of books, lazy rains, babies, American citizenship… I loved the comments so. I had to do this, it was one of those working too late, thinking of too many negative things kind of days. Do you ever notice how much easier it is to complain, whine, etc? So much easier than actually admitting you are a very lucky person indeed. I had a great day today with these thoughts going through my head (when it finally hit…
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