MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS
MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS
Friday, August 22, 2025
Squirrel!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
It's only money
We have reached the ultimate conclusion that we're just too darned old and decrepid to consider painting the walls ourselves, so...we've consulted with a pro who is much more able to crawl on the floor and swing from the ceiling. The paint we chose is THIS one which I think (hope) will marry well with the fabric I chose for the fusion quilt (picture of that is in my previous post). I really do hate choosing paint colours because I'm always terrified of making a huge mistake - and at the cost of paint these days one doesn't want to have to repaint if we don't like it.
Now I await deliveries of fabrics, yarn and threads so I can start the quilt.
And duh - I had plans to show you the cross stitch postcard I made as a get well giftie - and guess who put it in the mail, forgetting entirely to take a picture of it. Ooops.
- THIS is a pretty afghan design.
- I can see a number of possible uses for THIS.
- THIS would make a really pretty fall bouquet. And if you look HERE you can find links to lots of other flowers too.
- I like the textile creations of THIS artist.
Today's quote..."People don't defend what's right anymore; they defend who they like, even when they know that person is wrong"
Monday, August 18, 2025
Helpless
at Chez Magpie, go to Kim's post HERE).
- If I had the space, I would absolutely LOVE to make a dollhouse using THESE techniques! It would tie in so beautifully with the landscapes I like to create.
- THESE would be really cute for fall
- Thank you to Jocelyn for pointing me towards THIS free resource (strongly suggest a pot of coffee and some bread crumbs before you go there!).
- Have a peek through the galleries of THIS talented artist.
Today's quote..."The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but what dies inside while we live"
Friday, August 15, 2025
BOO!
I just put the finishing stitches into the latest landscape and here you are...
(clickable to embiggen I think)
"FRIGHTFUL NIGHT"
measures approx. 28x22"
FOR SALE!
- THIS would make either nice coasters or could be used in a larger project.
- I rather wish there was a baby coming in the family because I'd love to make THIS.
- THIS would be handy if you're doing any traveling.
- THIS also would be handy for carrying so many things and would make a great gift too.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Alas and alack....
I'm sorry to say there hasn't been a whole lot on the creative front happening here at Chez Magpie over the past couple of days. It's been too hot to do much of anything, so you know what that means, don't you....
- There are lots of great ideas HERE for using denim seams.
- THESE would be a cute addition to your fall decor.
- If you happen to like owls, have a scroll through THESE
- THIS is an interesting bag that might be fun to make.
- THIS guy made me laugh (sorry it's a paid pattern though)
Today's quote is from Marianne Williamson..."Hate has talked so loudly for so long. Greed has talked so loudly for so long. Liars have talked so loudly for so long. Love has got to stop whispering"
Monday, August 11, 2025
Public service announcement and watermelons?
For those of you who have an Instagram account, this is something you should be aware of and probably will want to deal with. Be safe!
Over the weekend I put the finishing stitches on these socks. They're in the watermelon colourway by Premier yarns. Our #1 son likes funky socks so guess who is getting these for Christmas!
- HERE is a technique you might like to try.
- THIS is another awwww-thing.
- I can think of a few people who would get a kick out of one of THESE.
- I'm not normally a huge fan of crocheted garments, but THIS one caught my fancy.
Today your quote is from Erasmus..."The less talent they have, the more pride, vanity and arrogance they have. All these fools, however, find other fools who applaud them"
Friday, August 08, 2025
Some more progress
It's not very exciting to see today but I did get the sky and the grass areas quilted.
You should be able to click to embiggen and hopefully see the details a bit better.And...because most of you couldn't see the 'sliver' details, hopefully this might show it better....
- Best pour yourself a cuppa (and have the pot handy too!) before you venture forth into THIS rabbit hole. Some bread crumbs might be useful too (just sayin').
- THIS little fellow caught my eye.
- Have a peek through the gallery of THIS incredible artist! Her medium is organza and I simply can't imagine how she does it.
- THIS takes you to a video showing how to make a tunnel book (something else I had never come across before).
Today's quote is from Voltaire..."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"