What interesting books. Must look them up. Scarves and stash busting go together so well. Love the photo of the bird. He looks like he has a number of questions on his mind. Nice he had a good feed before the freeze.
I do make a copy of patterns out of books or magazines before working on it, I might transfer notes neatly in after but I don't want to risk damage or lost of the book and I don't like carrying them unless I am reading them! My grandma always did this and she taught me.
That little pot of painted flowers is so darn cheerful! I take it you work with yarn a great deal. I've picked up knitting again this winter; it's rather nice to have a project on the go.
Beautiful photo of the bird. I do not take copies of the patterns from books, such a great idea. However I keep a piece of paper inside the pattern to make notes on, copying the pattern would be so much easier. Take care.
Such a lovely colorful spring greeting! I've just ordered at amazon the book "Paintbrush in Paris" , I'm a big fan of illustrated books and cat books, thanks for the tip :-)
Hey, good luck with your commit to sit challenge, what a lovely start to the year. I will be doing a similar thing next week but in front of the telly watching the tennis! I can picture you all zenlike sending your artwork out into the big wide world waiting for the returns - loved this post, you are a great sharer of ideas. Thanks for stopping by to visit me at the tennis! Wren x
Paintbrush in Paris seems a fun and fascinating book! Tiny bird visitors are so cute and fun to watch. I have one blackbird that talks to me - amazing! Have a great weekend!
someday I hope to crochet something that turns out to be a real piece of clothing. so far I've just made pieces of squares and such trying to learn. Your pieces are inspiring for us "learners". Thanks for sharing your work.
All of your work is so beautiful. Love the scarves and I love, love, love the flowers you've made. So sweet and cheery. There is a meditation workshop at my church that I have wanted to go to but I've been too busy to make it there...ironic.
Sounds like you have winter under control! Bad weather isn't going to beat you down. With all your talents and interests I imagine you would welcome the cold weather as a time to be indoors and create!
Visiting your blog today has inspired me to find out more about Commit To Sit, it sounds like something I might enjoy. Your pretty mosaics tell a wonderful story of what your week was like, so happy that you told us about it @ Mosaic Monday this week.
I love your pretty art! And I don't buy many books...usually get my patterns from the internet and print them off. Enjoy your day and all of your fun projects! Hugs!
That robin looks very well fed! Or he's really fluffed up! I always make a working copy of cross stitch patterns, then I don't feel badly about marking them up, shading in areas already completed or whatever... I think its the smart thing to do!
Dearest Snap; I LOVE to see you had ADORABLE robin visited your garden♩ Oh, I admire you so much that you love art work, crocheting, reading books♡♡♡ Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*
Great post here...looking forward to the LYA swap myself. And oooo, I just love your scarves there. Maybe I'll get one of your postcards in the swap to prompt Spring along! Aloha!
I love your watercolor! You are very talented! And what a cute visitor you had! Commit to sit sounds interesting along with the postcard swap! Thank you for linking and I hope you have had a great week!
Hello Snap! I've received your delightful Spring Fling postcard here in California. It goes well with our blooming tulips. I love your watercolor. Watercolor is something I struggle with. So I stick to background blobs of it in my art. This is my first year participating in Liberate Your Art. I'm thrilled to have a piece of your art. Hugs, Annie
April 1, 2017 at 9:24 AM
The Liberate Your Art postcard swap has been announced.
I've participated for a number of years and it is a lot of fun.
In the past I've sent one of my photographs.
This year I decided to send one of my art pieces.
Since so many are dealing with a harsh winter,
I thought they might like seeing a little "Spring Fling"!
Watercolor on Index card.
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Before the big freeze,
this little guy came to visit.
I think he enjoyed the buffet.
The green you see in the photo is now brown.
I would have had to cover the whole back yard in preparation for our big freeze.
Seeing what makes a triumphant return to life will be an adventure!
I'm going to Commit To Sit!
Now in it's seventh year, this free 28-day challenge is an exploration of the tools of meditation led by teacher,
Sharon Salzberg.
I joined this group several years ago and I need a refresher course.
It starts February 1.
If you are interested, you can find more information here.
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I'm still reading The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel.
I found my copy of Real Happiness and am ready for the Commit to Sit month. Paintbrush in Paris is about a cat in Paris written by illustrator Jill Butler.
Seems like I've been looking for a copy for ages -- adorable and a fun look at Paris.
Last, but not least, by Leisure Arts, Mirror Image Scarves.
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Rainy days were made for reading and crocheting.
So far, I've made two of the Mirror Image Scarves.
I'm using up my stash of Caron Cakes -- bought when they were on sale.
I'm liking how they are looking.
When I work on a pattern from a book,
I make a copy of the pattern.
Do you do that?
I like to mark up the copy (instead of the book) ---
marking what row I'm on ... any "funny" directions that I had to figure out,
notes to myself -- even about the yarn.
Just wondering!!!!!!!!
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Close this window Jump to comment formWhat interesting books. Must look them up. Scarves and stash busting go together so well. Love the photo of the bird. He looks like he has a number of questions on his mind. Nice he had a good feed before the freeze.
January 18, 2017 at 8:56 AM
I do make a copy of patterns out of books or magazines before working on it, I might transfer notes neatly in after but I don't want to risk damage or lost of the book and I don't like carrying them unless I am reading them! My grandma always did this and she taught me.
January 18, 2017 at 3:50 PM
That little pot of painted flowers is so darn cheerful! I take it you work with yarn a great deal. I've picked up knitting again this winter; it's rather nice to have a project on the go.
Karen
January 19, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Beautiful photo of the bird. I do not take copies of the patterns from books, such a great idea. However I keep a piece of paper inside the pattern to make notes on, copying the pattern would be so much easier. Take care.
January 20, 2017 at 7:53 AM
The little pot of flowers is so cheerful and the scaves are pretty too. I like the sound of the book Paintbook in Paris:)
January 20, 2017 at 8:57 AM
Such a lovely colorful spring greeting!
I've just ordered at amazon the book "Paintbrush in Paris" , I'm a big fan of illustrated books and cat books, thanks for the tip :-)
January 20, 2017 at 11:38 AM
Hope you enjoy sharing your beautiful creations! What a lovely thing to do!!
January 20, 2017 at 2:15 PM
I'm looking forward to see our first robin!
January 20, 2017 at 4:08 PM
Hey, good luck with your commit to sit challenge, what a lovely start to the year. I will be doing a similar thing next week but in front of the telly watching the tennis! I can picture you all zenlike sending your artwork out into the big wide world waiting for the returns - loved this post, you are a great sharer of ideas.
Thanks for stopping by to visit me at the tennis!
Wren x
January 20, 2017 at 4:48 PM
What wonderful creations! Love the colours.
Have a great weekend
January 20, 2017 at 5:33 PM
Beautiful scarfs. It's been good weather for knitting and reading.
January 20, 2017 at 6:05 PM
Paintbrush in Paris seems a fun and fascinating book! Tiny bird visitors are so cute and fun to watch. I have one blackbird that talks to me - amazing! Have a great weekend!
January 20, 2017 at 9:05 PM
What a lovely post! A real treat for the eyes to visit and catch of glimpse of your world.
Thank you so much for sharing...
Brenda
January 20, 2017 at 9:46 PM
someday I hope to crochet something that turns out to be a real piece of clothing. so far I've just made pieces of squares and such trying to learn. Your pieces are inspiring for us "learners". Thanks for sharing your work.
January 20, 2017 at 11:11 PM
"Paintbrush in Paris" looks like a fun book. The fat robin visiting your garden looks quite pleased with himself. Enjoy the crocheting and painting!
January 20, 2017 at 11:16 PM
What a pretty pot of flowers, great colours and so cheerful.
January 21, 2017 at 4:08 AM
Love your card, so pretty. Enjoy your books, they look good.
January 21, 2017 at 9:29 AM
Such a pretty card and a great photo of the robin. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
January 21, 2017 at 2:03 PM
All of your work is so beautiful. Love the scarves and I love, love, love the flowers you've made. So sweet and cheery. There is a meditation workshop at my church that I have wanted to go to but I've been too busy to make it there...ironic.
January 22, 2017 at 6:38 AM
Your creative Five have cheered me. Thanks :)
January 22, 2017 at 10:04 PM
Sounds like you have winter under control! Bad weather isn't going to beat you down. With all your talents and interests I imagine you would welcome the cold weather as a time to be indoors and create!
January 23, 2017 at 7:25 AM
Visiting your blog today has inspired me to find out more about Commit To Sit, it sounds like something I might enjoy. Your pretty mosaics tell a wonderful story of what your week was like, so happy that you told us about it @ Mosaic Monday this week.
January 23, 2017 at 7:44 AM
A wonderful mix of fun and creative things. Lovely artwork and crochet.
January 23, 2017 at 8:53 AM
I love your pretty art! And I don't buy many books...usually get my patterns from the internet and print them off. Enjoy your day and all of your fun projects! Hugs!
January 23, 2017 at 9:08 AM
Beautiful images. Very cute bird.
January 23, 2017 at 9:09 AM
That robin looks very well fed! Or he's really fluffed up! I always make a working copy of cross stitch patterns, then I don't feel badly about marking them up, shading in areas already completed or whatever... I think its the smart thing to do!
January 23, 2017 at 5:35 PM
Super images! Thank you for your comment on my blog.. Very much appreciated :) Happy New Year!
January 23, 2017 at 11:29 PM
Dearest Snap; I LOVE to see you had ADORABLE robin visited your garden♩ Oh, I admire you so much that you love art work, crocheting, reading books♡♡♡
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*
January 24, 2017 at 1:48 AM
I love the watercolor, I am intrigued by Commit to Sit and loved your photos. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.
January 24, 2017 at 10:18 AM
Great post here...looking forward to the LYA swap myself. And oooo, I just love your scarves there. Maybe I'll get one of your postcards in the swap to prompt Spring along! Aloha!
January 24, 2017 at 1:06 PM
I love your watercolor! You are very talented! And what a cute visitor you had! Commit to sit sounds interesting along with the postcard swap! Thank you for linking and I hope you have had a great week!
January 26, 2017 at 9:35 PM
You are so multi-talented!
February 12, 2017 at 9:55 PM
Hello Snap! I've received your delightful Spring Fling postcard here in California. It goes well with our blooming tulips. I love your watercolor. Watercolor is something I struggle with. So I stick to background blobs of it in my art. This is my first year participating in Liberate Your Art. I'm thrilled to have a piece of your art.
Hugs, Annie
April 1, 2017 at 9:24 AM