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.

Friday, January 31, 2025

New beginnings

 I mentioned that my muse has returned and here is the beginning of another landscape as proof....


Sorry it looks lumpy - forgot to take a 
picture before I put the basting threads in

The working title on this one is 'Inside, Looking Out'.

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Just a reminder of the 'Starving Artist  half-price sale'
on landscapes that's happening until Feb. 7th.
Go HERE to see what's available!

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- I know it's early for THIS in this part of the world but thinking ahead is always fun.

- Do you remember THESE?  Fun to make for a new generation.

- Some great ideas HERE for upcycling things you might have.

Today's quote is from David Bowie..."Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been"



24 comments:

  1. One of the tips uses beverage tubs. I wonder what they are? I guess I don't have any! Exciting new start to the latest landscape. I'm following along.

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    1. I don't know what they are either - certainly haven't seen them here.

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  2. Anonymous11:34 AM

    Looks good
    Nice links, the tube cover would be a nice portable sun shade with a tarp on the top. It would need to be snchored though.
    May

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    1. Yes, you're right -anchoring it would be a good idea. I thought it had several different uses and a sun shade would be one.

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  3. Hello MA: Love the new start, showed Mike the quilt I bought from you he loves it.
    Thank-you for the great links.
    I will be post on my blog about your quilts for sale, if that is okay.

    Catherine❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Thank you Catherine - of course you're welcome to share! Glad to know that Mike likes it too. Hopefully you'll get it later today!

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  4. Nice start for your new landscape; loving the gray skies fabric--really nice for that snowy scene...
    Hugs for a good weekend,,, Julierose

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    1. The sky is done using some of the shaving cream fabric which I think is good for a snowy winter sky.

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  5. Loving the muted colours of the background. You imagine the best tractors, Mary Anne.

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    1. Wish I had remembered to take a picture before I sandwiched and basted it because it would have looked better. I love old tractors so they're not hard to work with.

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  6. Looking forward to seeing the new landscape evolve. Loved the link to the upcycling ideas.

    God bless.

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    1. Me too! Glad you liked the upcycling list.

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  7. Anonymous11:48 AM

    Sherry of createology: I am so happy your Muse has returned! Your new landscape looks very interesting. Fun links again. This David Bowie quote is Brilliant and Spot On. I do finally feel like I am the person I should be! Happy Weekend Dear.

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    1. I'm happy too! Normally I have all sorts of ideas waiting for attention and it's really disconcerting not to have any.

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  8. I love the inside, looking out - It reminds me that I really need to look at some of my photos to send to you.

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    1. I thought it might be a fun perspective to try doing. Photos are always welcome (might take me awhile to get to using them though!).

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  9. So glad you got your Mojo back. Ask me how I know you feel a bit happier now.

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    1. I think anybody who is creative feels the loss when the muse leaves.

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  10. Glad you your muse back and I like the beginnings of the new landscape! xx

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  11. I am liking this.

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    1. Thanks BW - always good subject matter to inspire me.

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  12. I like the perspective on this landscape. And yes, I'm glad you've got your muse back.

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    1. I'm glad too! I'm having fun creating this one.

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