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Boxes of Pieces

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In my rush to learn new things, I often make pieces instead of a finished project.  I have boxes of polymer canes waiting to become something.  I have tiny silver leaves and flowers waiting to be cured and added to something.  There are pieces of old jewelry in one box that I know I will use someway.  It's much the same as George Carlin's "Stuff".  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac Once in a while I actually take a piece and turn it into something finished!  Truthfully I generally finish my jewelry  as I make it.  But not always.....as the boxes filled with pieces attest! silver pieces jewelry pieces polymer pieces  This week I looked at the faux polymer rocks I made last summer and decided I just had to do something with a couple of them.  And look what happened!  Light weight real-looking rocks in wire.  Had to share! front back

My Coat of Many Colors - part 2

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                    It’s completed!  My side trip that turned into more days and a few more challenges than I expected is finished.  I love it and have to show it to you!                        The color black enhances, pulls colors together, and accents images.  It makes colors ‘pop’ and in the case of my shawl it gives some visual structure to the busy pattern.  The silk neckband and cotton-poly blend lining are both black.              I love the way this piece drapes and gives just enough warmth without being hot.  I can dress it up or down.  I need to get another pair of black jeans!  There were 3 challenges to overcome as I made this and I’ll briefly share for those of you who are  interested.       The first ‘oops’ came when I cut individual pieces out and joined some together.   The very old black strips between the blue embroidered flowers bled black on the yellow silk.   I really had wanted to use that fabric in the panel.   Oh well, those pieces