MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Monday, April 04, 2022

Bit by bit

 There's been a little more accomplished on the landscape and I don't know if it's really noticeable.  The house itself has been darkened in places and I've started to stitch the detail into the wood areas.  Once I've finished stitching that I will decide if I need to do more shading.  



Today's quote is an old poem but one that I love....





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23 comments:

  1. Julierose8:26 AM

    Oh I can see the shadows you added--it is looking great!!
    Loving that "Dust if you Must" verse--oh so true;)) [I always hated dusting!!-Vacuuming ok, but dusting ugh]
    Hugs for a good upcoming week Julierose

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:57 AM

      Dusting is my most hated housework thing - I'd sooner clean toilets than dust!

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  2. Salty Pumpkin Studio10:02 AM

    Good progress. Links are great. The quilter for pets, amazing, and the paper quiller is as well.
    Have a fun week!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:58 AM

      Glad you enjoyed the links - always fun for me to search them out.

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  3. Boud11:07 AM

    Oh no, don't get me back into making beads! It's a trap. Oh dear. I really like her paper base, must try that. Now you've done it, Magpie!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings3:43 PM

      Who, moi? Lead you down the rabbit hole? Never!!!!

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  4. Judy Cooper Textile Artist12:56 PM

    Landscape is going to be another great one! Thanks for the links.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings3:43 PM

      This one has the building more in-your-face than most of my other attempts so will have to see how it evolves.

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  5. Sherry12:59 PM

    This old house is looking very good. The shadows really enhance the mood. Oh My! This poem really hits home.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings3:44 PM

      It needs a lot of shading before I'm satisfied - this is only the beginning.

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  6. Lorraine 2:16 PM

    It's amazing how wonderfully you paint with thread. Little by little those details really bring life to this.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings3:45 PM

      It's definitely an evolution as I work on these....layers upon layers of shading and stitching.

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  7. Inger2:27 PM

    What a great ending to that poem!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings3:45 PM

      I was familiar with the poem but don't remember that last verse.

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  8. Jackie8:17 PM

    My most hated task is cleaning the toilet.

    I see the shadows as well.

    God bless.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:08 PM

      I'd rather clean toilets than dust - but that's just me. Dusting is a thankless task.

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  9. Rajani Rehana4:06 AM

    Great blog

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  10. Christine B9:09 AM

    Love how this landscape is progressing Mary Anne. It really looks lovely. Christine xx

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings9:39 AM

      There's a long way to go on it yet but it's showing promise.

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  11. Hill Top Post10:28 AM

    Your landscape is SO good! I love the poem! I need to post a copy where I can read it every day.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings1:15 PM

      I've always hated dusting anyway so this poem strikes close to home.

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  12. JOY10:56 AM

    I highly appreciate the poem today.

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