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....





23 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  7. What a great ending to that poem!

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

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  8. My most hated task is cleaning the toilet.

    I see the shadows as well.

    God bless.

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

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

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

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

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  11. I highly appreciate the poem today.

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