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.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Another one

 Postcard #2, ready for finishing....


- THIS little guy made me smile.

- And so did THESE (even though I don't decorate for Halloween)

- Making one (or more) of THESE might be of interest (and would make great gifts too).

- I know I've given you a link to one of THESE before, but this one is somewhat different.

Today's quote is from Paul Avellino..."Call me crazy, but I dream of a world where equality isn't debated, kindness isn't rare, and joy isn't reserved for the lucky.  If a few more hearts held onto that dream, maybe we'd finally get it right"




Monday, August 25, 2025

One done, sort of

 It's taking longer than I thought to cross stitch these postcards, but it's fun to do something different for a change.  This one is all done but the finishing step which I'll wait to do until I have them all stitched...



- For those of you who like to decorate for Halloween (or even fall - wouldn't have to be for Halloween!), perhaps THIS might be fun to make.

- THESE look like fun too!

- There are lots of fall-themed ideas HERE.

- I thought THIS was rather cute.

- There are some really cute patterns HERE.

Today's quote..."A person who can't answer your questions without getting angry or defensive is hiding more than just the answer"



Friday, August 22, 2025

Squirrel!

I am procrastinating starting on a landscape commission because I'm not sure where I want to go with it quite yet so while the brain ruminates on that, I started something else altogether.  I've cross stitched several of these little hearts which will end up being turned into postcards eventually.


And...the mail lady has delivered several balls of yarn and some pearl cotton ready to use for my fusion quilt.  See?....



- Have a peek through the gallery of THIS artist!  And THIS one too!!

- You might want to consider making some of THESE for the cooler fall weather.

- HERE is something fun for your fall decor.

- THESE would be fun to make for gifts.

Today's quote...





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

Well, over the weekend my credit card was smokin' hot.  And I'm blaming Kim 100%.  It's her fault I am suffering from a powerful hankering to make another fusion quilt.  She twisted my arm and twisted my arm til it nigh near broke and now this is on the way...
It's Nantucket Summer by Camille Roskelley.
  
Plans are afoot to repaint our living room, hallway and kitchen once the weather cools down and I'm looking at a lovely soft sage green (not sure about the kitchen just yet).  Blue just happens to be my favourite colour and this collection marries the two colours together.  
Some would say it was meant to be.
(if you want to see what's started all the fuss here
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"