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Sunday, January 3, 2016

Lots of Words Under the Bridge

Good morning to you all. Today I  have been a happy little blogger for 4 years. Yes Blogaversary! I  started out with such trepidation but now couldn't imagine my life without my online journal and wonderful friends I have made along the way. You are all a constant source of inspiration to me. I love that we can share our thoughts, ups and downs, daily lives and our creative passions.  So thank you for receiving my words with such kindness and interest xxx
I never make new year resolutions...nor do I  often make lists! I often think perhaps I should, but as "should" is one of my least favourite words, I avoid it lol! More of a meandering Mary, me! What did John Lennon say " Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans "
I have begun the year with packing up Santa's sleigh until next time and restoring the old favs.
A little bit of stitching has taken place...a new pattern in the works..I really love CGT Mistletoe and decided why should I just use it for Christmas stitching,  especially when I have pretty fabric that will match beautifully.
I will share more as I go along....it is quite sweet and I think you will like it.
Now it wouldn't be a blog post from me if I didn't waffle a little. So why should 2016 be any different *wink
My DD was a beautiful ballet dancer and danced into her early twenties. She has an Associate Degree in dance as well as her Degree in Education.  She is a born teacher but her dance background has enchanced her students experience on many occasions.  Often affording disadvantaged students an introduction to the joy of dancing. When she finally hung up her ballet shoes I managed to keep her last pair of pointe shoes....as you can see she and they worked very hard...boy did I hand darn the toes of heaps of these over the years! Would make you cry to see what happened everytime to all your hard work lol!
I had always wanted to draw them....unadorned, hoping to depict the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in pursuit of their art.
DD is quite chuffed with my efforts...
 I like that I managed the "totally worn in and worn out" experience of being a dancer.....didn't want "pretty".
I must away....still a few things Santa forgot to pack on the sleigh.
Namaste and Blessings,
Michelle xxx
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35 comments:

  1. Chookyblue......January 3, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    congrats on 4 years......just think if you didn't blog we would never have crossed paths.....glad you did......
    lovely ballet memory you did a good job.......

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  2. SusanJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:14 AM

    Congratulations on 4 years! I love visiting your blog....a very happy and creative place. Love watching your drawing evolve too, this ones another beauty.

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  3. retdairyqueenJanuary 3, 2016 at 11:20 AM

    Happy New Year to you and happy Blogaversary
    Always enjoy your posts xx

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  4. LeeanneJanuary 3, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    happy bloggy birthday! Fabulous painting of your daughters ballet slippers.A real keepsake.

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  5. FlickenstichlerinJanuary 3, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    Happy blog birthday Michelle, love your painting, it looks gorgeous.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  6. Christine MJanuary 3, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    Happy 4th Blogaversary, Michelle. Those ballet shoes look amazing. Hugs, Christine xx

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  7. BarbaraJanuary 3, 2016 at 2:24 PM

    Happy 4th anniversary Michelle. I love your ballet shoe artwork. Seeing the well used ballet pointes brought back lots of memories. Like you my daughter did dance through to degree level. I still have her last pair of very battered pointe shoes, darned goodness knows how many times!

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  8. FionaJanuary 3, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    great to get some sweet stitching done and your ballet shoes drawing is lovely.... tells a good story
    Hugz

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  9. kiwikidJanuary 3, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    Happy blogaversery Michelle!! Love the ballet shoes drawing, it really does show the work they do. I always enjoy your posts too.

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  10. JulieJanuary 3, 2016 at 2:41 PM

    Happy blog anniversary Michelle ... your stitching & your painting is just beautiful as always.

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  11. Jindi's CottageJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:06 PM

    Happy Blogaversary...so glad you decided to jump into the bloggy world :) Great drawing of your daughter's pointe shoes...

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    Well done withbyor blog...congrats
    Do so love receiving them.
    Love the ballet shoes. Believe it or not I had a pair like that too.
    Oh have finished my alphabet. Just have to decide how to put it together. Hehe. Xx

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    Well done withbyor blog...congrats
    Do so love receiving them.
    Love the ballet shoes. Believe it or not I had a pair like that too.
    Oh have finished my alphabet. Just have to decide how to put it together. Hehe. Xx

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  14. UnknownJanuary 3, 2016 at 5:04 PM

    I love your ballet slippers and your drawing is really taking off, just stunning. Our combined pattern will be in Homespun in March, looking forward to sharing that with you.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2016 at 5:20 PM

    Hi Michelle,love the ballet slippers,happy blogaversary my friend xx

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  16. OndreaJanuary 3, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    I love those ballet slippers both in real life and your beautiful drawing. They certainly depict hard work , lots of energy and self discipline. Your stitchery is looking rather inviting. Happy blog birthday girl!

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  17. Helen January 3, 2016 at 6:09 PM

    Happy blog anniversary Michelle, love all your work and gorgeous paintings.

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  18. MariaJanuary 3, 2016 at 7:04 PM

    Sew nice to have visited you over the past four years and enjoy your creative designs along the way...
    Look forward to seeing the new one.
    You captured the ballet slippers perfectly

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  19. LinJanuary 3, 2016 at 7:31 PM

    Congratulations on your Blogaversary Michelle. Great picture of the shoes. xx

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  20. Karen SJanuary 3, 2016 at 8:12 PM

    Well done on 4 years of blogging. I have enjoyed following along.
    Lovely work with the ballet slippers. That is a special memento.
    And good luck with the final Christmas pack up!

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  21. ElyteJanuary 3, 2016 at 9:52 PM

    Happy Anniversary and look forward to seeing all the beautiful things that the 5th year will bring.

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  22. CarolynJanuary 3, 2016 at 11:33 PM

    Congratulations! I started just after you but have not kept your momentum. Well done xxx

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  23. AntheaJanuary 3, 2016 at 11:58 PM

    Wonderful rendering of the point shoes Michelle, just beautiful... & well done on your blogging milestone, I love to pop by & see what's going on with you xx

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  24. donnaJanuary 4, 2016 at 1:37 AM

    Happy New Year Michelle. I so love seeing your stitching so beautiful. Your painting is gorgeous my dear.
    Hugs
    donna

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  25. donnaJanuary 4, 2016 at 1:40 AM

    Happy New Year Michelle. I so love seeing your stitching so beautiful. Your painting is gorgeous my dear.
    Hugs
    donna

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  26. Carin@UllhärvanJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:03 AM

    Happy blogiversary! I love the ballet slippers, lovely work as always!

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  27. barb's creationsJanuary 4, 2016 at 6:30 AM

    happy Blogversary Michelle, I can see why your daughter is so chuffed with your depiction of her old ballet slippers. Hoping you have a happy and fun filled, safe 2016 :) Barb.

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  28. JeanetteJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:00 AM

    Happy Blogaversary. Love the Mistletoe thread. I've used it in few of my projects. The ballet slipper drawing is gorgeous. Hugs,xx

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  29. marinaJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:07 AM

    Happy blogaversary Michelle so glad you share your lovely crafts and drawing skills with us and also the snippets of your life .
    Hope there are many more years of blogging to come
    X

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  30. SheilaJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:10 AM

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  31. SheilaJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:12 AM

    Trying this again , blogger misbehaved . Happy Blogaversary Michelle , I have sure enjoyed the years I have been visiting . Love the shoes and understand why your daughter is so pleased .

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  32. JennyJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    Happy New Year and Happy Blogger Anniversary too. 4 years is quite an achievement, as blogging definately takes commitment, and time too of course.
    Love your blog, love your patterns too, and I've been diligently stitching away on my Christmas ABC blocks. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  33. elliekJanuary 4, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    Can see why DD is so pleased with the shoes drawing. It's up to your usual standard.Well done on 4 years.

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  34. CherylJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:31 PM

    I'm going to enjoy my Christmas goodies for another week or so Michelle. Love your drawing of those well worn and well loved ballet slippers. Happy blog anniversary

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  35. KayleeJanuary 10, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    A fabulous story of your DD. I love the drawing/painting Michelle. You are such a wonderful artist..

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