here we are again, to chat about living the creative life, and share a love for color!
This week I've been using AQUA (and all it's tones) scraps to make dragonflies!!
I have them on top of a batik on the design wall but do not know for sure what I want to do with them
I made 3 --12" blocks, and 6 ---- 6" blocks. The pattern is a free one from Moda.
I believe ironing the batks was what caused all my migraines. Oh I prewash all batiks 3 times in hot water, but... some of them still outgas when pressed. It's one of the reasons I do not teach since so many people brought unwashed batiks to class.... this developed over the years and now limits me a lot.
anyway....we won't dwell on all the ways I have to cope these days, LOL
Here are some close-ups of the little ones, ( the block is a fast one to make) that finish at 6 inches
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| I like all these fabrics! |
it was fun to choose pairs of prints
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| my design wall is so pretty right now |
I finished the center of my improv piece and wanted to make a lime green Piping strip but I still only have my Janome Gem and can't move the needle position on it.
OY
I think I'll finish it somehow next week, and put a flange of lime next to the chosen border ready to go, and stuff the flange after sewing. I plan to enter it in Joy's challenge "hot flash"
not to waste any fabric, I made these wee pinwheel blocks with scraps cut off the dragonflies
I try to notice AQUA in everyday life when on my walks... Loved this vintage bike at a neighbor's house
loved this birdhouse at a neighbor's
I have a placemat in those shades
I also finished a sock this week, and just started a few hexies in turquoise sceaps to make a journal cover or mug rug
and noticed my little bin (from container store) is also aqua!
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| and the spool of thread I'm using too |
so this week held no finishes except one sock of a pair, but it was full of creativity and that's a worthy goal. There is a painting workshop coming up next week, and one on drawing/sketchbook work to do daily.... so.... that should keep me busy... what are you doing this week?
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loved this birdhouse at a neighbor's
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