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Hi Knitters,
This morning my daughter and I did some sidewalk chalk art along with my cup of coffee. What a beautiful morning, a summer dream.
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I drew my obligatory polka dot flower. My kids always ask me to draw the same things. Isn't that silly? Kids like to do the same things over and over again. I always find that interesting. It must bring comfort.
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Here is a crazy artist at work. Look at that extension and the passion. She loves to make things this girl.
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This is her masterpiece. A duck and an apple tree together at last. I am loving the proportions.
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A satisfied brow smudged with chalk remnants is a good sign.
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She requested this shot of her pulling an apple from the tree. What would I do without her?
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Okay, here is a new project I started this morning. Note my extremely organized pattern writing technique complete with arrows and frog post-its. Oy. Why do I do this to myself?
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This is a freshly felted (or is it fulled?) sweater from my washer. I see so many possibilities.
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A pillow, maybe? I'll keep you posted.
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The second
monster hat is underway. Look what mama got yesterday! I'm pretty excited about my new ipod nano. I had an ipod mini that was not working well at all. It had been dropped one too many times. I am checking out audiobooks to load up right now. Any suggestions?
Have a super Tuesday.
best, susie