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2004 US Stamps Issues
This listing consists primarily of commemorative items. A number of definitive items are typically added to the schedule as the year progresses. http://www.texasphilatelic.org/resources/stamps2004/usstamps2004date.htm … Read entire article »
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2004 US Stamps Issues
This listing consists primarily of commemorative items. A number of definitive items are typically added to the … Read more »
Hummingbirds
I love hummingbirds. When they appear in my garden, I feel so honored they have chosen my … Read more »
Picts Sampler
I’d like to focus on designing a Pictish Sampler. I just finished watching a documentary on the pictish … Read more »
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Sulky Blendables
I recently came across some thread called Sulky Blendables in 12wt and 35wt. It's supposedly used for … Read more »
Needle 'n Thread
I was drawn Mary Corbet's blog because of the videos she has on needlework stitches, but after exploring her site even more... oh... such a wealth of information and inspiration. I would … Read more »
Quaker Samplers
MARY WIGHAM Quaker samplers have become a favorite of quite a few needlework sampler makers. As I wander … Read more »
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Hummingbirds
I love hummingbirds. When they appear in my garden, I feel so honored they have chosen my garden to visit. In terms of needlework, I’d like to see if there are any designs that incorporate the different kinds of hummingbirds there are… This pretty one is a… Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) at Galena Bay, British Columbia The Rufous Hummingbird is common throughout the Pacific … Read entire article »
Picts Sampler
I’d like to focus on designing a Pictish Sampler. I just finished watching a documentary on the pictish civilization and am intrigued by their symbols. Here is someone who has visited the Meigle Museum in Dundee, Scotland. http://mediaevalmusings.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/the-meigle-museum/ Scottish tribes and legends: http://www.tartanplace.com/tartanlegend/celtictribesbritain.html Pretanic World: http://www.pretanicworld.com/thewickerman.html … meaning of symbols … Read entire article »
Quotes
Here are some links to quotes that can be embroidered on samplers…. http://www.positivelypositive.com/quotes-topic-listing/ … Read entire article »
Rainbow Owl
The Rainbow Owl is a rare species of owl found in hardwood forests in the western United States and parts of China. Long coveted for its colorful plumage, the Rainbow Owl was nearly hunted to extinction in the early 20th century. However, due to conservation efforts, recent years have seen a significant population increase, particularly in northwestern Montana The adult Rainbow … Read entire article »
Mandrian Dragonette
Scientific Name : Synchiropus Splendidus Origin : Indo-Pacific Ocean Temperament : Peaceful Temperature : 72F – 82F Maximum Size : 4 Inches Diet : Carnivore Difficulty : Hard Reef Safe : Yes Tank Size : 75 Gallons Minimum The Mandarin Fish is the most beautiful member of the genus Synchiropus. It is also one of the most breath-taking marine fish ever to be found in our oceans. It looks more … Read entire article »
Cupcakes
I saw a picture of these and it just made me smile with delight. They look lovely… would be a shame to eat them. Thus… an idea… make pincushions that look like these. Instead of cupcake cups… put them inside teacups. Stuff them with ground walnut shells. Use fabric that is light enough for a pin to glide through. … Read entire article »
Needlework.com
I found needlework.com on one of my searches today. I was actually looking for a needlework show to go to in May of 2012. End of May… beginning of June. This is usually vacation time for me. I’m also thinking… maybe I should take three weeks off. One week to travel with friends, one week to travel to friends and … Read entire article »
Bruno’s Sculpture Garden In Australia
All these are from the Art & Sculpture Garden of artist Bruno Torf. Bruno Torf created this sculpture in the small Victorian village of Marysville near Melbourne, Australia. This garden is hidden among the trees of rainforest and creates a whole new world of fantasy, beauty and humour. With over three hundred paintings and sculptors, Bruno’s Art & Sculpture Garden … Read entire article »
Mandarin Duck
I just fell in love with the colors of this duck. An amazing blend of nature. The adult male is a striking and unmistakable bird. It has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face and “whiskers”. The breast is purple with two vertical white bars, and the flanks ruddy, with two orange “sails” at the … Read entire article »