Monthly Archives: May 2010

embroidery and 1930′s

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

CC License View I went through my fabric stash and found all my 1930′s replica fabric scraps to piece together to make an apron. I chose the bright happy prints. This will be a gift for one of my sisters…. … Continue reading →

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Where is home?

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

CC License View A dear friend and I have talked many times about the word ” home”…What is a home? and where is home? I myself , have moved so many times and had to start over more times than … Continue reading →

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A nail and symbol

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

CC License View a nail… CC License View and a new symbol added to my cloth piece. My days are incredibly busy-er now but, I have promised myself not to let my passion for creativity be put aside. So, I … Continue reading →

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a small journey…

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

CC License View I had this idea in my head that would not let me go…I sketched it out and then began my attempt at creating it. I became frustrated because I could not find some of the things I … Continue reading →

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busy…

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

CC License View This is a large painting I did long ago…it was a gift…. I was sent this link: (thank you Quilt Architect) I think this blog is a “keeper”. Check it out: merci33.blogspot.com note: I finished the second … Continue reading →

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all because of lunch…

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

CC License View Well it all started on the  day when I went to the library to pick up a book for myself and daughter #2. The library did not have the book daughter #2 requested so I asked the … Continue reading →

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Oonagh

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

CC License View I love that name! Oonagh Shanley-Toffolo was raised in Ireland and trained as a nurse in Dublin. Oonagh is a Gaelic name.  A variant of Agnes, meaning pure and holy. For two decades as a nun she … Continue reading →

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farm

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

CC License View I had the day off so, I thought I would go to a local farm that grows seedlings to sell to the public. I thought I would look for some herbs…. CC License View It was so … Continue reading →

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In the early morning light

Posted on May 6, 2010 by

I have been very busy but, I have worked on “spirit roots” a bit… CC License View and look! my tomato plants this morning…. CC License View

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today…

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

CC License View Look what I found in my little recycled coffee “can”…. I planted organic tomatoes and they are spouting. : ) CC License View All you avid gardeners please bear with me….lol! This is pretty exciting for me… … Continue reading →

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