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spiky bright coloured triangles made of fabric for an art quilt
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How Does Your Mood Affect Your Work?

  Do you ever get grumpy at this time of year? I do, sometimes. That day, I thought up these aggressive, bitey little triangles, though now that they’re made they look pretty cheerful! The block is because I like playing with

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pile of folded fabrics with bright pinks at the top and neutrals on the bottom
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Picking Colours for a New Improv Piece

  There’s a new improv work brewing, with colours picked from my stash. All solids, plain ones, not fancy thread dyes. It’s pretty hard to stay away from them, but I want to use what I have. I’ve  chosen a

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