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Continue reading →: A Clematis Watercolor Adventure in My Luchetti Sketchbook-Part 1: Initial Sketch and Building Layers of ColorsWhen I think about creating a painting, I’ll already have a subject or topic in mind. Most of the time, I’ll have a vision after I’ve seen a picture I’ve taken. This Spring has been a busy time for me and I’ve taken lots of pictures of what’s blooming in…
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Continue reading →: A Peony Watercolor Painting in My Luchetti SketchbookMy sketching creativity has been flowing when I’m not participating in my other hobbies. I’m still using my new Luchetti sketchbook and I’m finding the need to create bigger paintings across two pages. That can only mean I’m feeling quite comfortable with my new book and I’m doing less erasing…
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Continue reading →: Sewing Mug Rugs & Some Sewing TipsI mentioned a while ago about reducing chaos with the number of tools I have to create my artwork. This also applies to my sewing world. I have found ways to make my sewing time more efficient and create less waste from my sewing projects. I’ve also been removing several…
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Continue reading →: My Singer 201-2: Part 6-Needle Bar Motion While Winding a Bobbin IssueMy mind kept going back to the day I picked up my Singer 201. I was given a quick demo on how to use the machine and basic maintenance like oiling the key areas of the machine. One of the demos included how to wind a bobbin. As the bobbin…
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Continue reading →: My Singer 201-2: Part 5-Taking a Look Behind the Decorative Plates and Under My MachineI’ve pretty much shown the outer parts of my machine and the final polishing I’ve done so far. Now, it’s time to show what’s behind the beautiful and decorative chrome plates. On the Left Side Here is the side face plate or what some folks call the nose plate. I’m…














