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I learned to do twining (a basketry technique) with wire today. I made three cage pendants. I filled them with seashells, polished stones, glass beads and a marble. I learned how to finish the sharp points by holding them over a propane torch. I can see a lot of possibilities with this technique and will probably list some of the jewelry at http://www.hypnotic.etsy.com
I need to win this contest so bad: http://waltribeiro.net/SIBELIUS5/ It is a composer's dream to be able to have an efficient way to write down new ideas before they slip out of your mind. Tomorrow on Walt's show is the big giveaway, so I sure hope I don't forget to attend. You have to be there to win it. So that's where I plan to be. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/your-daily-music-lesson-with-walt
Jugglers met all over the world for WJD. Here is a video of our local event of jugglers that was combined with a meeting for local knitters as well.
Win a Sibelius and Make Some Music
Walt Ribeiro teaches a daily music lesson Mon. through Fri. on Ustream.tv. I watch his show pretty regularly. He is giving away a music composing software program here: http://www.waltribeiro.net/sibelius5 If he says it's worth getting, I believe him. He says it's both Mac and XP friendly. He's giving away more than one, so you should enter too. Read the rules on the link so you can improve your chances of winning.
We went to the parade last Sunday. Best and most entertaining parade ever!
I just started a new quilting project called a postage stamp quilt and wrote about it here: http://hubpages.com/hub/Postage-Stamp-Quilt-Build-Along
I chose this design because I can sew the little squares together by hand while sitting at my computer waiting for downloads and because it's portable for taking camping or on train rides and such.
I'm all set up to work on this necklace again today out on the patio. It's a hot day so I hope I don't end up coming back inside in ten minutes.
Looking for me on PLURK. I have more than one, but this is my fashion and costuming PLURK. http://www.plurk.com/user/VelvetVixen
Sometimes it is a challenge to love my neighbors. I'm going to need a lot more practice. Luckily every day and night I get to practice more.
