Doubt it looks any different

 Yes, I rather doubt you can see too much difference with the landscape but trust me - there is.  I played with the truck and the embroidery in the grass area.  

I fired up the backhoe and did a little clearing out in my sewing room and came across this book that is on the way out.  If you're interested in it, let me know in the comments (first come, first served and all that).  It was published in 1974 so it's old, but the illustrations inside are charming, touching on all sorts of crafts we did back in the day.

- I think THIS would be a fun thing to do!  For both adults AND kids!!

- Some of you might find THIS of interest.

- Have a look at the amazing artistry HERE - done with cheesecloth!  (Thanks Joy for telling me about this one)

- Being that dandelion season will soon be upon us, perhaps THIS might interest you.

Today's quote..."People were created to be loved.  Things were created to be used.  The reason the world is in chaos is because things are being loved, and people are being used"

Some progress

 Over the weekend I had some time to play about with the latest landscape and managed to get the sky quilted, as well as the grass area.  I've added some French knots and some other embroidery although the embroidery on this one will be minimal I think.  The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that I removed the tree branch because I felt it was a little much.  There's also still more work to be done on the truck itself.

- THIS caught my eye as a possibility for making a temperature quilt.

- Some of you might want to give THIS a try.

- THIS is definitely awwww-worthy.

- Some of THESE made me laugh and some are just plain cute (be sure to scroll down).

- Those of you who are attempting to declutter might find THIS useful.

Today's quote is from E.M. Forster...."I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars"

Lucky me!

 A few weeks ago I played along with the Villa Rosa Designs blog hop and ended up being one of the extremely lucky winners.  I had nearly forgotten about it and was surprised when this was sitting on my doorstep yesterday....

This is 12 fat quarters of hand-dyed Indah batiks!  Wow - I certainly wasn't expecting such a great prize.  Now to ponder what I might want to make with them!!

- I might have to make one of THESE for our littlest grandie.

- If you'd like to see some of the award-winning quilts from Paducah, have a look HERE.

- Many of the artworks by THIS artist made me smile.  

- THIS is another awwww-worthy thing!

- THIS is a rather nice table-topper.

The quote today is from Ricky Gervais..."The world began to crumble when feelings started overruling facts"

Four equals eight

 Yes, folks, my math skills are correct (and I didn't need to count on my fingers and toes either!).  Four pairs of thrifted jeans do indeed equal eight different shades of denim for use in future landscapes.  See?....

- Have a peek through the galleries of THIS artist!  And THIS one too (note the raw materials he uses)!

- THESE are intriguing.

- THESE would be fun to make.

Today's quote is from Fred Rogers..."Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else"

Additions

 I've added a little to the landscape as you can see from the photo.  I ended up embiggening the truck slightly and, at least to my eye, it looks more in synch with the old schoolhouse.  

And, we came across this wonderful old barn in our travels over the weekend and you already know it's going to be fodder for creativity somewhere down the road...

- The knitters among you might find THIS useful.

- Have a peek at the colourful creations of THIS artist!

- I found THIS article to be quite interesting.

- THIS might be a fun project (and wouldn't it make nice gifts too?)

Today I thought I'd share this (found via Barbara's blog and situated in the Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve)... 

A day of....

 Spending a lot of time being social over the past few days has meant that there's been very little done in my studio, so you know what I'm going to give you...

- I think I'd go stir crazy if I tried to make some of THESE but they're interesting to look at.

- I've seen THESE before but not quite the same design overall.  THIS one is similar and includes rubberized shelf liner on the back which I think would be a good idea.

- Have a look through the galleries of THIS incredible artist!  And THIS one too (scroll down)

- Those of you who like hats might like to scroll through THESE pieces of art.

- THIS should take you to a short weaving video that looks like fun.

- THIS guy made me smile.

Here is another quote from Albert Einstein..."We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them"

Hmmmm -

 Much contemplation of my navel happening here at Chez Magpie because I'm not happy with the proportions of the original truck in the latest landscape.  Methinks I shall embiggen it somewhat and see if it makes me happier.

Yesterday I taught a second workshop for our local guild and, amazingly, all seem to have survived the ordeal.

- Some of you might want to make one (or more!) of THESE.

- Or maybe THIS?

- It's coming into warm weather in this end of the world, so perhaps you could make yourself one of THESE.

- THIS little fellow made me smile so I thought you might like him too.

Today the quote is from Hans Christian Andersen..."The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things"