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Awakening.

A package came in the mail yesterday and when I saw it came from Jeannie and felt that it was soft, I had an inkling and knew it was an exciting package. So I didn't open it (somewhat counter intuitive, I know). Instead, I waited until it would have my full focus. When I went ahead and opened it, I was ready to enjoy. It brought tears. Of course.

Foam shapes to use as stamps. Lots of arrows, a favorite motif of mine, which I don't think I have shared, excepting of course that my cat's name is Arrow.

And kimono scrap. Amen. Can we all say, 'kid in a candy shop'? Thank you Jeannie. You will also be getting a private thanks, but the swag imagery was too good to keep to myself.

I recently wandered the web and by way of Jude Hill's site, found Danielle Barlow's blog, Notes from the Rookery. With a name like that, I had to go. Can you believe I won this print? She is newly jazzed by sewing and she loves to draw and paint. Please go say hello.

When I was at Notes from the Rookery, I stumbled on a link to Janet Bolton's book Patchwork Folk Art which I promptly purchased. I have fallen in love with this little book. And so I have put thread to the needle and am studying her approach.

This will be a self portrait.

Beside all this, my retreat was fantastic. I was able to shed light on a spot of depression and had a chance to cry. I danced, did yoga, ate well and went to the whirlpool. All this and I came home to new blogging software (expect some changes as I get to know how to use it!).

So, retreat, awesome mail, learning opportunities, what more can be better?

Posted by Melly at February 24, 2010 11:09 AM