return visit

been gone from here a long time, again.  i seem to find time only for the other blog.   thought i'd just do a little update here, in case anyone  comes to visit. ^_^
as usual, preparing for another show - this one in hollister, ca.   and in the middle of a new project.  it's a four part deal, actually.  i have completed the first 2 parts and the 3rd is essentially 'done' - will finish it today.  as for the 4th - giving me fits.   design is ok, it's the fabrics i can't get right.  plan to tweek the design, partly to help with the fabric choosing (some things in applique require very tightly woven fabric, which isn't always available in exactly the right one!).  i have already done the tulip blossom twice - ripped the first one off and about to do the same with the second one.  grrr  have chosen yet another 4th fabric and will give it another go once i have the daffodil complete and published.  you can see what i'm talking about in the picture below.  all four will be sewn together to create a wallhanging - once i g et that tulip sorted out!  they will still also be available as single block patterns and kits.  don't plan tp do a kit for the wallhanging itself.
the weather has warmed, tho still nice and cool for sleeping.  does make it tougher to stay inside and work, tho.  ^_^  however, work is what i must now get to.

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