Not much to report on the crafty side of things, even though I am not working I have been busy every day this week. I am now a member of 13 Yahoo groups and working on several swaps. My next project is a dragonfly handmade book for a new friend (via email) in Maine. Hi, Pam!!!
Several years (like maybe 15) ago while working at a fabric store I purchased the supplies for a counted cross stitch Monopoly game. It got frustrating at the time so I packed it away. My friend Daphne inspired me to get it back out and give it another go, so I have been stitching diligently on the darned thing since school let out. Wow! When I pulled it out to re-start I only had 4 squares done, now I am halfway around the board.... here is a pic of my progress:
Art Books, Original Paintings, Painted Journals Now Available
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SOME of the *books* from my personal library that I need to downsize. More
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*Painted Books*
Each book is *approximately* 4 1/2" x 6"
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3 comments:
Great start! That's a lot of work. I haven't cross stitched in years but used to find it relaxing. Hope you enjoy it. Looks great.
very cool. love cross stitch. it was my favorite way to pass the time when i was having babies (and it feed that nurturing hormonal thing).
good work!
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