On heavy thoughts, cleaning and not sleeping
Again … I can’t sleep. My mind is heavy with unwanted thoughts. For some reason it seems I can’t escape…
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Answering questions … bringing clarity
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about some wonderful memories that were brought to mind by answering questions for…
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Plurality and Heritage
You are invited! SAQA’s annual conference, “Plurality and Heritage,” will be held online from April 12-20, 2024. It’s open to…
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What wonderful memories!
Memories are the threads that weave the tapestry of our lives, stitching together the moments that define who we are….
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Inspiration turned on its head
Oh Pinterest … I love you? I hate you? I have a funny relationship with Pinterest. Every day I get…
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New Classes for March and April
Hello and happy Monday! I’m so excited to let you know that I have posted new classes for March and…
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Oh no! I can’t sleep … again!
So, picture this: Saturday night. The movie is over so you decide to go to sleep. And what happens? Nothing….
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I am seeing red
Literally! Last month, at Create2Flourish, we launched a monthly challenge. One theme a month, one month to create something, anything…
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Slowly getting back to normal
Normal? What is normal, anyway? The concept of “normal” can be subjective and context-dependent, varying from person to person and…
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Registration to Create2Flourish closes soon
Hello. It’s been a busy week, with registration to Create2Flourish opening – always exciting times, and a bit scary too,…
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It’s that time of the year again …
To make a choice for yourself. And because we have just 57 more days to go until Christmas (Yikes! Where…
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I’m trying not to make excuses
I got back early last week from the Pacific International Quilt Festival. What a wonderful world of colour, inspiration, creativity,…
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Wonderful, wonderful Spooonflower
I am in love. Head over heels in love … with fabric (just in case you didn’t know). But today,…
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What a difference a week makes …
First of all, thank you to all of you who wrote to wish me well after that disastrous week. It…
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On navigating a difficult week
Yup! It was one of those. I haven’t had one of those weeks in a while – glad to say…
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A week full of “stuff”
I’m sitting in my studio, early morning, writing this while the world sleeps. The sun’s coming up and there’s a…
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Summer … don’t go yet!
Do you feel like that some days? I noticed a few nights ago that the days are getting shorter. I…
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Creativity
One emotion in a deck of emotions cards. Source
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On cutting papers and creating stories
Another week has gone by and I found myself doing different things. I did some stitching, for sure, but not…
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I am inspired …
I had a busy week: pieces to finish, hardware to install on pieces for an exhibit, sleeves to sew and…
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A few of my favourite things II
I started a couple of weeks ago sharing with you some images of the windmills of Mykonos. Those images stayed…
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Exploring rubbings
Hello again and good morning wherever you are (or maybe good afternoon?). In the past two blog posts I’ve written,…
