tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60432103127722750152024-03-05T03:09:14.655-08:00fabact.coFabric Art, Craft and Other Odd Projects Using Beading, Embroidery and Quilting Techniques.ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-56777199479865460782014-03-15T12:49:00.000-07:002014-03-15T12:51:01.636-07:00Pretty Crochet Bachelor Buttons<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
These Little Bachelor Buttons are a great touch. They are constructed with safety pins on their backs and look great pinned in a cluster on a Jean Jacket. You can find the pattern at <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/crochetflowers/bachelorbuttons.html">http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/crochetflowers/bachelorbuttons.html</a><br />
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They are also lovely on children's clothing because of their small size and the bright purple accents.</div>
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ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-75174316787733570242014-03-08T11:37:00.000-08:002014-03-15T12:51:35.807-07:00White Roses<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was restless the other day and not quite satisfied with the pictures I've taken of my crochet roses. I'm a little happier with this one. It seems a little odd to show it in black and white. I've always been fond of the look of black and white photographs so they may show up occasionally.<br />
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ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-9792652810924429712014-03-03T15:19:00.004-08:002014-03-03T15:20:54.142-08:00Crochet Red Poppy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This simple little Crochet Poppy, fastened with a button is the perfect touch of colour without being frilly. I know I love frills but sometimes even I want to be a little more understated.<br />
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Check out the pattern at <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/crochetflowers/crochetpoppy.html">Red Poppy Pattern</a>. It is an easy one.</div>
ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-78962094076879952592014-02-22T14:50:00.003-08:002014-03-15T12:51:56.037-07:00Think Spring.....Crochet Flowers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is time to move on, get out of the Winter Doldrums and Spring is just around the corner.<br />
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This is a project that took some time to put together. The Leaves and Roses were worked out by looking at a doily that my grandmother crocheted when I was a child. She could just look at a piece and know how to crochet it. I still remember her crochets and watching TV.<br />
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You can see a picture of one of her original doilies at <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/vintage/rosedoily.html">Vintage Rose Doily</a>. Her roses were stiffened using a <a href="http://fabact.co/techniques/crochet/stiffeners.html">sugar syrup</a> to give them their shape I worked some <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/crochetflowers/whitecrochetrose.html">White Roses</a> to experiment with the sugar water and rose shapes. The turned out quite lovely but have a limited application because they can only be used where they will never get wet or crushed.<br />
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I used the same patterns to make these <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/crochetflowers/pinkcrochetroses.html">Pink Roses</a> and held them together with thread instead. They are much more useful for clothing and accessories. You can find the Patterns and more pictures at these links for <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/crochetflowers/pinkcrochetroses.html">Pink Roses</a> and <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/crochetflowers/pinkcrochetroses.html">White Roses</a>.<br />
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The leaves were actually more difficult to figure the pattern for, Even after I figured out the stitch used, I just didn't get it that they were started from the tip instead of the stem end of the leaf. Somehow it came to me to start from the other end and they worked just fine. Click <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/crochetflowers/pinkcrochetroses.html">Green Leaf Pattern</a> to see how the pattern works.<br />
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ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-29596656266606182462012-10-03T12:15:00.001-07:002014-03-15T12:52:22.776-07:00Red Diamond, Beaded Christmas Tree Ornament<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-13941910005676159212012-03-13T06:45:00.000-07:002012-10-08T13:53:55.280-07:00Bullion Stitch Roses on Christmas Tree Ornament<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've added four <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/embroidery/embroidery_ornaments.html">Pretty New Christmas Tree Ornaments </a>with a country cottage feel to them. The roses are executed in <a href="http://fabact.co/techniques/embroidery/bullionstitch.html">Bullion Knot Stitch</a> and the ornament is finished with rich purple satin ruffles. Making <a href="http://fabact.co/techniques/embroidery/bullionstitchroses.html">Bullion Knot Stitch Roses</a> is easily done once you've spent a little time practicing your Bullion Knot Stitches.<br />
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ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-68359801180326267882012-02-18T19:05:00.000-08:002012-10-08T13:59:36.727-07:00Rocking Horse Christmas Tree Ornament<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here is my latest felt Christmas Tree Ornament. It is a cute Rocking Horse with brightly coloured crewel embroidery.<br />
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Go to <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/felt/feltornaments.html">Felt Ornaments</a> to see my full collection of patterns for felt ornaments.</div>
ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-63246425437962390222012-02-18T15:22:00.000-08:002012-10-08T14:02:04.224-07:00Crewel Embroidered Christmas Tree<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is the first in a collection of Christmas Decorations using Crewel Embroidery on Felt.<br />
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<a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/felt/feltornaments.html">Click to see more ornaments using felt and embroidery.</a></div>
ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-92126356933967512092012-02-18T15:09:00.000-08:002012-10-08T14:04:03.819-07:00Prairie Sampler Inspired Christmas Tree Ornaments<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/cross_stitch/cross_stitchornaments.html">Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Tree Ornament</a> is one of a set of eight designs inspired by quilting, weaving and knitting designs.<br />
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ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-41758532338591780812012-02-18T15:02:00.000-08:002012-10-08T14:05:26.391-07:00Cloisonne Inspired Christmas Tree Decoration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This counted cross stitch Christmas Tree Ornament is one of a set of five ornaments that you can see at :<br />
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ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-15721741098353588522011-08-25T23:33:00.000-07:002011-08-25T23:33:27.336-07:00Crochet Snowflake #22<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDSIMlBRJT3wEVF6J8GOF-AO763yAI4lD7qqBLwFMBwJgBvzqlRDdPqy74HxWX4rnwyhcrnm0cUPGwqD2H9CMAfYKFpEw25QEScntu8YntToXM0xjIeBeHCaiIU0sx1wsG0308VmL_v8/s1600/snowflake22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDSIMlBRJT3wEVF6J8GOF-AO763yAI4lD7qqBLwFMBwJgBvzqlRDdPqy74HxWX4rnwyhcrnm0cUPGwqD2H9CMAfYKFpEw25QEScntu8YntToXM0xjIeBeHCaiIU0sx1wsG0308VmL_v8/s1600/snowflake22.jpg" /></a></div>I can't believe that it is the last week of August already and I've not had time to work on any of my craft projects. Too much fun!<br />
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Here is my newest <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/snowflakes/crochetsnowflakepattern2.html">snowflake</a>. I have also written the instructions about <a href="http://fabact.co/techniques/crochet/stiffeners.html">sugar and water stiffeners</a>. This is the same recipe that my grandmother used to stiffen her rock hard doilies, like the ones that are stiff baskets. I like this recipe for snowflakes because I like them when they are crystal hard.<br />
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One of one of my favorite memories is my grandmother coming to visit with her crochet. She always had a project on the go and I have become the same. I always have a project going, usually more than one.<br />
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To see my page about Paper Snowflakes go to <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/snowflakes/papersnowflake.html">Making Paper Snowflakes</a></div>ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-5847624992277363252011-07-02T22:01:00.000-07:002011-07-02T22:01:42.816-07:00Five New Crochet Snowflakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlvkbFzrVGX-a7G7O6uCJcEATrBX9BGaSeHtPc73_jIWN-UhENAZ0vD3eTyETVmVuh4RI-LCCfD1xZ9pZY2-rP8bN6s-m2KyfiwDombmibkRU1TTWDIs-lNow5SuINnFUA-_EP8fofwA/s1600/snowflake21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlvkbFzrVGX-a7G7O6uCJcEATrBX9BGaSeHtPc73_jIWN-UhENAZ0vD3eTyETVmVuh4RI-LCCfD1xZ9pZY2-rP8bN6s-m2KyfiwDombmibkRU1TTWDIs-lNow5SuINnFUA-_EP8fofwA/s1600/snowflake21.jpg" /></a></div>I've added Five New Crochet Snowflake Patterns to my set. This one is #21. You can see all 21 of them at <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/snowflakes/crochetsnowflakes.html">Crochet Snowflake Patterns</a>.<br />
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You can see the pattern for this one at <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/snowflakes/crochetsnowflakepattern21.html">Crochet Snowflake Pattern #21</a><br />
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You can see all my other Crochet Snowflakes and link to them as wall as link to the pattern for this one.<br />
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You can see all my other Christmas Decorations at <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/christmasdecorations.html">http://fabact.co/christmas/christmasdecorations.html</a><br />
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If you want to see the pattern it is:<br />
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The Free Pattern is found at <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/snowflakes/crochetsnowflakepattern14.html">Crochet Snowflake Pattern</a>ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-26703990015397790412011-05-19T13:41:00.000-07:002011-05-19T13:41:44.308-07:00Crochet Snowflake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkEc4XvZLqxE8E2NZDmN6UKmGY0zXPA_Ipi8en0LSX0fQ6FiPdd4bSQBxi87-u78phY-CKGLxVx0yK0nl0sW2eRxCymN1Cb2TbjH7ix6-hOh92Km8AfMTy-ky6EP8QwoT3WRngbqPkQE/s1600/snowflake13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkEc4XvZLqxE8E2NZDmN6UKmGY0zXPA_Ipi8en0LSX0fQ6FiPdd4bSQBxi87-u78phY-CKGLxVx0yK0nl0sW2eRxCymN1Cb2TbjH7ix6-hOh92Km8AfMTy-ky6EP8QwoT3WRngbqPkQE/s1600/snowflake13.jpg" /></a></div>Today I've added a new <a href="http://fabact.co/christmas/snowflakes/crochetsnowflakepattern13.html">Crocheted Snowflake</a> to my set of crochet snowflake patterns. I would rate it as medium in difficulty. It is always good to try more difficult snowflakes to improve crochet skills.ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-13030473816727229872011-05-18T15:12:00.000-07:002011-05-19T13:45:22.440-07:00Knitted Hat with Pom Pom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVIfRcBeQT_E_mPpgOu6T5bi7s56yqFOJc3VvTSw6Orc4B6gSm3q4pLVes5DYg3FNkcjp-o5T2ZNg84i2Kar4cfZ6nemgpubzaKCJ7F5d3tSM_Z5quxDfCxxA12wlnnoxluVjGPUfF3M/s1600/pompomhat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVIfRcBeQT_E_mPpgOu6T5bi7s56yqFOJc3VvTSw6Orc4B6gSm3q4pLVes5DYg3FNkcjp-o5T2ZNg84i2Kar4cfZ6nemgpubzaKCJ7F5d3tSM_Z5quxDfCxxA12wlnnoxluVjGPUfF3M/s1600/pompomhat.jpg" /></a></div>Today I added a new pattern to my<a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/flowersandfurbelows.html"> Flowers and Furbelows</a> Section for a Knitted Hat with instructions on <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/extras/pompom.html">How to Make Pom Poms</a><br />
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I particularly enjoy working with a mixture of yarns. If I am running short of yarn, I check out some of our local Thrift Shops for remnants of other people's projects.<br />
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This means that you can choose colour themes at a reasonable cost for the yarn. Right now I'm looking for yarn for a afghan. It takes a little longer to find because I need larger quantities.ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-49472815153362969952011-05-17T19:40:00.000-07:002011-05-17T19:40:58.252-07:00Chunky Knitted Scarf with Fringe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyA9BHVNcv5IPl0opVygC6ylctOouv-NwCT4N9DABwK2s1PHar6ak0Pw6a5prOwpG1J_aIy_7aqzJJ9HPIyNLMXtqlqY4kd1idQG8kAZC-wnxxmf5zvHRvQHRLYqp9wR8js4coeL1zrkE/s1600/scarfwfringe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyA9BHVNcv5IPl0opVygC6ylctOouv-NwCT4N9DABwK2s1PHar6ak0Pw6a5prOwpG1J_aIy_7aqzJJ9HPIyNLMXtqlqY4kd1idQG8kAZC-wnxxmf5zvHRvQHRLYqp9wR8js4coeL1zrkE/s1600/scarfwfringe.jpg" /></a></div>My new page in <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/flowersandfurbelows.html">Flowers & Furbelows</a> is a version of the first scarf that I ever knitted. I remember being so into it that I would continue knitting in the dark after my mom sent me to bed. I worked that hard on all the projects that I was interested in.<br />
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The pattern for the knitted scarf and instructions for how to make the knotted fringe are found at <a href="http://fabact.co/flowersandfurbelows/extras/fringe.html">Easy Knitted Scarf with Knotted Fringe</a>ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-46164019419148689852011-05-15T15:51:00.000-07:002011-05-15T15:53:03.741-07:00Clothing ......Redesign & Rescue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGoD2X9E5LLyBlcwI_SJn04zon1shhcv_Xsvt5eigXTkEtL27B75c1jPAViNNhNHurV6Md5wf_OJf9f_yLL8smVp2i0X0mpFmeWylV2vnrJGd98twDA_yK7EktCwaCaY0CXoF7YG6sTw/s1600/overdyerosessweater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGoD2X9E5LLyBlcwI_SJn04zon1shhcv_Xsvt5eigXTkEtL27B75c1jPAViNNhNHurV6Md5wf_OJf9f_yLL8smVp2i0X0mpFmeWylV2vnrJGd98twDA_yK7EktCwaCaY0CXoF7YG6sTw/s1600/overdyerosessweater.jpg" /></a></div>I've re-invented my pages on Creative Mending and I am calling them, 'Redesign & Rescue.' because my Creative Mending ideas are really about Redesign rather than just fixing a hole. The end product is a garment that would have been retired to the garbage, but has a new and different life.<br />
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I've added two projects about Over Dyeing Garments. Colour is a fundamental change to the original vision of the garment and the way it works in your wardrobe.<br />
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On the right is my Roses Sweater, no longer in black, grey and white, can be seen at <br />
<a href="http://fabact.co/redesign/rosessweater.html">Over Dye Roses Sweater</a>ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043210312772275015.post-55702991229740511182011-05-13T12:42:00.000-07:002011-05-13T12:43:41.727-07:00Quilted Mardi Gras Masks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdymTmEwCOQyB7YguRhGFo-IaDHe-sZVJlkt58-IcpWjp_gr1x4qMOA91k3cwojUyB9rvFgenoVtGWgQJ_LgIpG4NdYysuZ8CVqtiA8YYLsm9cyjCFRkHJbRv-arrQn-HBJOXsqOrxY0Y/s1600/cm_catmask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdymTmEwCOQyB7YguRhGFo-IaDHe-sZVJlkt58-IcpWjp_gr1x4qMOA91k3cwojUyB9rvFgenoVtGWgQJ_LgIpG4NdYysuZ8CVqtiA8YYLsm9cyjCFRkHJbRv-arrQn-HBJOXsqOrxY0Y/s1600/cm_catmask.jpg" /></a></div>I have removed the previous posts about my Mardi Gras Masks and moved them to a new section of my website <a href="http://fabact.co/index.html">fabact.co</a>, called Out of the Box. I've pondered this for a while because they do not fit well into an Interior Design Section, which I do not have and yet I hesitate to call them Art, with a capital A.<br />
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The Out of the Box Designation will allow me to show many different things including my Inflatable Sculptures and other odd things that I have done over the years.<br />
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If you wish to see my original pictures and diary about making them, you can see them at <a href="http://fabact.co/walldecor/mardigras/quiltedmasks.html">Mardi Gras Quilted Masks</a>ddsuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446994957564604739noreply@blogger.com0