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Finishing the Second Stage
I really didn't think too hard about which one I chose. I actually worked on it in the afternoon while listening to the featured speaker...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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First Layers over the Colour Blocking
I'm a Confetti Junkie. I love how easily I can add spots of colour. The fourth canvas that was discarded had a quick round of stitching....
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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International Quilting Day
Tomorrow is International Quilting day. Across the country and in some parts of the world, guilds have joined together to make a grand...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Initial Colour Blocking
All four pieces are blocked with the same materials. The pieces are the same materials and almost the same size and shape. So at this...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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New Teaching Landscape
For several years I've eyed an art piece of a derelict cabin in the woods. This had the same vibes as one I saw many years ago in a...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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AWOL ?
March! We're finally in March. Yea! Hard to believe a month has passed since my last post. For sure......I can't even tell you what I've...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Mar 6, 20232 min read
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One event Complete
Last week I gave a short talk on the history of Barn Quilts. Today's Barn quilts are derivative versions of the famous décor on the sides...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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Needle Felted Features
Continuing with add-ons or surface features for your art or clothing, some subjects just lend themselves to this method. Raw wool roving,...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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Assembling a Demo
I've been asked (and agreed) to give a one hour demo on-line for a group showing some of the methods I use to add a little interest to...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Jan 28, 20231 min read
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I'm watching the snow fall.
It looks as though we may actually have a significant snow fall. That's not too bad for the last week of January. I have managed to stay...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Clearing the Deck for New Work
Happy New Year friends Now that the Family visits are past, the turkey is finished and the cookies are eaten.......the household has...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Jan 6, 20231 min read
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Merry Christmas
A Merry Christmas to everyone, family and friends. 2023 promised to be an even better year and definitely more creative. XXXXX Mary
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Dec 25, 20221 min read
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Whispering Trees - Final
Apologies to Arthur Rackham, and Thanks for all the fun. For all intents and purposes this is complete. It was remarkable how quickly the...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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Mary Katherine Hopkins
Nov 23, 20220 min read
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Mary Katherine Hopkins
Nov 21, 20220 min read
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Mary Katherine Hopkins
Nov 21, 20220 min read
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Proof of concept
I don't usually let the cat out of the bag as I've been know to abandon ideas if I'm unhappy. But this time I think I'm good to go....
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Nov 20, 20221 min read
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5 Days later
Start to Finish. This Background is now complete with a flanged binding. I'll take some time to clear my workspace for the next step.
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Nov 19, 20221 min read
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Sparkle
Today I added the sparkle. There are layers of white organza, Angelina, white netting and some silver embroidery thread. Both the organza...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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It's not finished until I say so
In spite of the intricacy of the assembly I actually took it apart...twice. And after rummaging through what I thought was a large...
Mary Katherine Hopkins
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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