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, July 20, 2026

 I finished a small project that is destined for the Christmas box....


This measures about 11 1/2" square and the pattern I used came from HERE.

As a little aside that falls under the 'small world' category, my friend and I were video-chatting and for some reason childhood toys came up.  She was talking about a Lassie dog pajama bag she had as a child and we began to wonder if we had both had the exact same one.  I scrounged around and found this picture of my bedgraggled, much-loved, Lassie and sent to her.  Amazingly, it turns out it's the same one as she had.  

Somehow I doubt hers was in  quite as bad a shape as this one!

- Have a peek through the creations of THIS artist - I love her use of colour!

- Although there's no real 'pattern' for THIS, it would be easy to create using any size of hexie.

- THIS would be handy for so many different things.

- There are some fun ideas HERE for making glass mushrooms for your decor.  I love the ones made with the glass marbles (scroll down).

Today's quote is from Normal Vincent Peale..."Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds"
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10 comments:

  1. Quinn8:45 AM

    Shades of the velveteen rabbit :) And speaking of shades, the ones in your thistle make it look like stained glass!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings12:49 PM

      Yes, my Lassie dog was pretty well loved and I kept it for years before I finally thought it was time to part with him.
      Re the stained glass thought - it certainly could be if I were to add a small strip of black between the pieces....something to keep in mind for the future if I ever make it again.

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  2. Linda's Relaxing Lair6:08 PM

    How gorgeous! I absolutely love your creative talent!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings6:21 PM

      My cousin and I are of Scottish descent so I know she will problably like this...thank you!

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  3. Boud6:23 PM

    That bag was certainly well loved! Is that kind of thing something you make for the grandchildren?

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:04 PM

      I don't think pajama bags are a thing anymore - at least I haven't seen any on offer in any stores. And yes, mine was certainly well loved!

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  4. Julierose6:50 PM

    Neat Thistle flower--really pretty...I have finally finished quilting my four placemats...Helga is set up for quilting so...I will be working on my various "Littles" that have to be quilted...hugs, Julierose

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:05 PM

      I liked the thistle design when I first saw it and knew I had all the 'makings' in my stash which is always a bonus.

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  5. dianne9:26 PM

    that's my kind of thistle - pretty doggone cool!!!

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