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Messier mandala is finished + Spring photos
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Messier mandala is finished + Spring photos

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Hello friends! It has been awhile since my last post. A mid-term lull at work, new crafting projects, my dog, and prime weather have helped lift a brief bout of blues. I'm happy to get back to blogging and share a finished work, plus a heap of photos from my springtime outings. After a slow… Continue reading Messier mandala is finished + Spring photos

Messier mandala WIP; craft studio visit
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Messier mandala WIP; craft studio visit

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In my last post I mentioned a few things I’ve been working on that have been on the back burner for a very long time. One of these is a beaded mandala using Miyuki glass beads that I sourced in Japan last year. PHOTOS: Early days of the Messier mandala, using Scheepjes Catona yarn and… Continue reading Messier mandala WIP; craft studio visit

A few WIP updates; fire-polished beads
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A few WIP updates; fire-polished beads

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I've been faithfully making progress on all my (too many?) projects. Sometimes I need some "easy" things to work on in between the long-term ones, though. I've got another amigurumi going, this time for a little Cheshire Cat figure that is such fun to make. I'm using Bernat Softee Baby acrylic, because it has just… Continue reading A few WIP updates; fire-polished beads

Potpourri of crafty updates: origami and crochet stuff
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Potpourri of crafty updates: origami and crochet stuff

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If you have the idea that I'm working on several craft projects simultaneously, you would be correct. That's normal for me and crafts. I'm not sure why, though, because at my job or with people, I am focused and steadfast. Since coming back from Japan, I've done a bit more origami, and organized my huge… Continue reading Potpourri of crafty updates: origami and crochet stuff