WIP Wednesday

I have no earthly idea why it took me so many years to start a weekly "work in progress" post- there is always something new going on around here! So Gemini, lol.

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This little something is what I've been working on when my back needs a break from cutting hay bale covers.  (I have 30 cut... 15 more to go, so it's looking really good for having them finished before the May15th promise date.)  This project *looks* like the pot holder/trivet from sosorosey, but it is actually going to be something different.  Any ideas?

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 My other work in progress is turning this mound of candy bars...

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 ... these bags and ribbon...

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... and tags into 75 goody bags to be given out from the PTA for teacher appreciation week.  I just need to rev up into assembly line mode (when I am not hungry in the least) and crank these out!  US people, don't forget to especially appreciate your teachers May 7th-11th :)

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What work do you have in progress this week?  What have you finished lately?

All Turkey Birds Are Different

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American readers!  And, no matter where you are from, I thought you might appreciate the turkey my daughter brought home from school this week.  I will be very sad when she stops making rainbow everything!

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And here is the little poem at the bottom of the page.  I hope teachers everywhere know how thankful parents are for the work they do and the projects they take on!

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I'll be busy being grateful with my family over the next couple of days, but I'll be back on Sunday with Friday's Favorite Fabric Finds.  Have a wonderful weekend!

That Time Again

Time to find that perfect gift for your child's teacher.  I found mine already, and am so happy with the product and service that I received, I have to share! 

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Mary Burrows, the artist behind mbartstudios, is a class act.  The same day I placed my order, she contacted me for a detail that I had neglected to mention in my note to the seller at checkout.  She got to work on my order right away, and had it shipped out within a week. 

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The clock above is from the same shop, but I went with the plaque that has the same quote by casals.  "The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him".

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My order was packed very well for shipping, and when I unwrapped it, I was blown away by the quality workmanship.  It is far more delicate- in a good way- than I imagined, which will make it easy to hang just about anywhere. 

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I chose this quote because we are fortunate to have a teacher who naturally and truly enjoys and appreciates each child for their respective personalities and strengths.  She has made my Sophie feel happy, safe, loved, and special from day one.  Mary has many inspiring quotes and products to choose from, though- and if you have a special saying that you'd like, she'll even work with you to create a totally custom project. 

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So, have you thought about your teacher gift for this year already?  If so, please share your idea here.  If not, you know one great place to go!