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~ time in the tinyworld ~
I've been making gradual progress in various tinyworld projects... there is now a little ladle/dipper, combining a half pistachio shell with the end piece of a "fancy" toothpick glued in place. I've also figured out how better to create a stable edge on the cloak fabric, so Almandine and Nandina will both have new SCA cloaks eventually (tiny edging is pretty slow, but makes good pick-up work). ~ time in the tinyworld ~
Below are some additional views of the new Viking Age style cloak. Back view of fringed wool cloak, showing both the front and back sides of the blanket stitching. This was a new way of using blanket stitch for me, and is a good addition to the repertoire. Front view of new cloak, showing the edges stabilised blanket stitching inside the raw edge, then pulling away the loose threads to create fringe. Still need to make a smaller cloak pin, as this one is about an inch long (almost as big as Nandina's head!)
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I have been rewarding myself for several days of doing challenging things by promises of a small self-indulgence if I finish them by the end of the week, which strategy seems to be very effective. I've now ordered a special treat from an Etsy artisan, which should arrive by the end of the month...
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random beauty:
"once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right" *
random beauty:
...a small light show greeted me this morning on the kitchen counter. Never seen anything like that before. Always pay attention, the world is full of flashes of surprising beauty if you only notice them!
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March SMART goals (x=extra)
| # | THINGS MADE | THINGS FIXED | THINGS GONE |
| 1 | tiny tulips | more compost liners | yard waste bin |
| 2 | tiny crocus | mended gloves | recycle bin |
| 3 | yet moar tiny books | more apple pruning | - |
| 4 | little ladle | tiny bucket handle | - |
| 5 | - | acquired 2021 tax forms | - |
| 6 | x | - | - |
| 7 | x | x | - |
| 8 | x | x | - |
| 9 | x | x | x |
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| 15 | x | x | x |
today's gratitude - There is almost always beauty and magic to be found, if you pay attention to the interstices in life... in addition, there is progress of various kinds happening, and I will take my joy where I can get it!
Time of Isolation - Day 725
* words by Robert Hunter, "Scarlet Begonias", Grateful Dead...
The cloak and the dipper illustrate your always-excellent craftsmanship. They are delightful! Can't wait to see the cloak pin you devise and the treat from Etsy.
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