Hello,
We are starting to see evidence of spring. I am happy with the few changes that are appearing as the temperature rises.
I went to the Associated Artist Meeting 
on Saturday where we had a little show and tell. This is a pastel by my friend Barbara. I really like the m,movement she created.
Progress Report: SAQA entry -Layers of Life 12” X 12” . I did some additions on this piece this week and then shipped it off to the folks at SAQA for their auction.
NEW 
The \blue paper pattern is my next word work. The word is NEW. I am auditioning fabrics for this project here on my pin wall.
Altered Jacket I am adding lace and such to doll up this black jacket.
I stole the idea from Chico’s- the idea of embellishing a jacket in this fashion I mean. I need to get some of the lace and such out of the suit case where I have is stored and out into the world.
Collection
I keep adding more and more items and layers to this work. I like where it is going . It’s like existence- made up of may small moments.
Thread Painting I finished the last two Titmice that I started at the spring retreat. I have learned that a nice balck bead eye really helps them come to life.
New Scarf
Along the same line as the ones I made at the retreat this new scarf uses wash away and free motion stitching. I always get nice compliments on the others when I wear them.
Felt Backgrounds Now that I have all the birds done I need to build backgrounds to put them on. So I spent a day with Liz teaching her how to use her felting machine and I worked on backgrounds. I will add the branch and birds on this one.
This second one is just play and I do not have a plan for it. I was just having fun.
This one is the least developed. It too will be used for the birds I think as it is also a landscape.
Daily Practice 
I keep stitching away on this project. It has a long way to go.
Card Clutter. It seems that more and more stuff gets thrown at us each day and it is hard to keep the clutter under control. Perhaps accepting that will help a bit.
Keep Creating
Carol