It is 7 degrees on this snow-covered, first full day of spring! But, I am not despairing because a Hover of Dragonflies has appeared! Okay, so I spent yesterday stitching them, but that's still magic, right?
These dragonflies are beaded. Some day I will do a sampler of embroidered ones. I wanted to show ideas for dragonfly wings and bodies using beads I had on hand. The large, dark dragonfly in the center has actual beetle wings for his wings, a glass face bead and crystals for its body. The upper right dragonfly has natural pearl sticks for wings and AB crystals and spacers for the body. I did add legs to that fellow. It's fun to play. And who knows, maybe I have invoked the spirit of spring and warmer weather will soon follow.
Saturday, April 20, 10-3: Crazy Quilt Piecing By Hand. Middleburgh, NY. Learn to create the foundation for beautiful crazy quilts in this class. Whether you are a complete beginner or already have skills, but have become frustrated with the art of crazy piecing, this class if for you! I'll show you how I piece and think about layout. No more painting yourself into a corner. It's all by hand. $50. Bring your own lunch. To sign up, Email
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Sunday, April 21, 12-3: Drink to Your Good Health - Herbal Teas. Middleburgh, NY. Sample some lovely herbal teas and learn to grow them in your own garden. In addition to being tasty, these teas have health benefits too. $30. To sign up, Email
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3 comments:
They are beautiful! I always think of dragon-flies as a whimsical sort of thing. What a happy thought. We are only slightly warmer - okay maybe about 20* but it was 20 something in a sideways direction & it still doesn't feel much like spring.
Smiles,
JoeyLea
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What a gorgeous selection!
Ooooh what lovely bug ideas!
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