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The Story Behind My Beautiful New Marigold Botanical Embroidery Designs
The Story Behind My Beautiful New Marigold Botanical Embroidery Designs

Today I’m pinching myself because my first embroidery kits and digital pattern are here!

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embroidery, sketchbooks, artAnne Buterabig dreams, don't give up on your dreams, creative dreams, making our creative dreams real, Laura K. Bray, Laura Bray, embroidery kits, embroidery kit design, embroidery patterns, embroidery, embroidery as sketching, creating embroidery kits, marigolds, gem marigolds, marigolds embroidery pattern, marigolds embroidery kit, PDF embroidery pattern, digital embroidery pattern, popular posts Comments
Why I Don't Clean Up the Garden in the Autumn
Why I Don't Clean Up the Garden in the Autumn

Colorful leaves crunching underfoot. Pumpkins arranged on the front steps. Gently falling snow.

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Collecting Everyday Joys
Collecting Everyday Joys

What a week it’s been.

Although I think they’re a good idea any time, when life feels heavy or dark, I find it helps to write a Joy List.

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Honoring Seasons, Transitions and Change
Honoring Seasons, Transitions and Change

Last week the weather shifted dramatically from summer to full-on autumn. Suddenly the days were cold. Dark. Wet. I layered on sweaters and hats and scarves. We turned on the furnace and brewed pot after pot of hot tea.

I felt lethargic, melancholy. It was hard to get out of bed in the morning. I made soup and baked bread. I wrote Joy Lists. But nothing seemed to help. I was uninspired and discouraged in my art, too. All I wanted to do was snuggle beneath my quilts and crocheted blankets to wait for the sun to come out again.

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