tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275298612024-03-12T19:35:17.055-07:00JuxstapostionElaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-7536459951937093252024-02-19T15:09:00.000-08:002024-02-19T15:09:52.837-08:00It's Birding Season where I am....<span style="font-family: verdana;">What good are wings without the courage to fly...</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As it warms up here in the desert, the birds are out feeding, cooing, nesting</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Always a joy to watch.<br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRdFYNYizZRn5cIwCc5C1MS3CIcFmTVVbbXda01VDI3hmd4NmYxxkHIgIPn90GrCov-OTX4xglUCQyZrylW3ka9ZeEQiNTtiClBGBrAno9ykyCxkoWNXYPjhRBqcLzhMF9pfG3Dx28vwHxEZ5ByGBK0hwWoEj0UFJONSzI8Rm_V0luLjUOXdm/s600/2018-01_Fly-web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRdFYNYizZRn5cIwCc5C1MS3CIcFmTVVbbXda01VDI3hmd4NmYxxkHIgIPn90GrCov-OTX4xglUCQyZrylW3ka9ZeEQiNTtiClBGBrAno9ykyCxkoWNXYPjhRBqcLzhMF9pfG3Dx28vwHxEZ5ByGBK0hwWoEj0UFJONSzI8Rm_V0luLjUOXdm/w400-h400/2018-01_Fly-web.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-35644151707404361742024-01-22T14:31:00.000-08:002024-01-22T14:31:09.511-08:00The Triumph and the StruggleContinuing with Bricolage...
weather has been an extreme challenge this year for most everyone.
It helps us to adapt and gives us something to talk about. LOL! Enjoy this view of the Oregon Coast in a rather stylized manner.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70LkE7mzoZbadSqaEHHwzl0OcVRHwHkPNrBGo8HG-IzwF55OySmQJaqKclwXvrlnk3cG4-qTMzz03bUfisOnEMx9Te0fD_CTFlxc-MD18np9o1dxrUfQQc7JOJwcahyphenhyphenN_qwacxNZsfGaHU95Ji2kTx6loNEhd1cP4-_W0Y9BFGPJVy193Edh7XCKwxgnS/s600/2018_08_Oregon-Coast-web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70LkE7mzoZbadSqaEHHwzl0OcVRHwHkPNrBGo8HG-IzwF55OySmQJaqKclwXvrlnk3cG4-qTMzz03bUfisOnEMx9Te0fD_CTFlxc-MD18np9o1dxrUfQQc7JOJwcahyphenhyphenN_qwacxNZsfGaHU95Ji2kTx6loNEhd1cP4-_W0Y9BFGPJVy193Edh7XCKwxgnS/w400-h400/2018_08_Oregon-Coast-web.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-62397112882105573522023-06-20T04:00:00.001-07:002023-06-20T04:00:00.133-07:00Hat TricksHat Tricks is an online class taught by Lucy Farmer at Jeanne Oliver's site. <a href="https://jeanneoliver.com/courses/hat-tricks/">https://jeanneoliver.com/courses/hat-tricks/</a> It is a totally freeing, anything goes, use what you have type of class. You can buy a kit or scour your house for fun ribbons and baubles. My favorite was the addition of a focal point. I used a pearl to go with the polka dot ribbon that was on a holiday gift. Leather cording and beads anchor the ribbons. I love wearing this otherwise ordinary hat.<div><br /></div><div>Try it. All the classes at Jeanne Oliver on half off for the next three days.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://jeanneoliver.com/courses/hat-tricks/"><br style="color: black;" /></a><div class="separator"><a href="https://jeanneoliver.com/courses/hat-tricks/"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gxTNAmdm4ESarj18D55XzLIAGijcRtwiqnk8JVmiX4K4O-e293aCWsKQxkDRI9LI33dbOmXnOczUEcV-pCp1z6GJ4ps-XxudDgK_c6o_sEpWTjYbi30L_YfbNcH6Zs9i9lme0GquLIBM6rxxt6yEhT7XglPRIa3Qwotws8mrCzIbKf_EJHvce6zw1H-n/s600/Millar_Elaine_Hat-Trick-1-web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="600" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gxTNAmdm4ESarj18D55XzLIAGijcRtwiqnk8JVmiX4K4O-e293aCWsKQxkDRI9LI33dbOmXnOczUEcV-pCp1z6GJ4ps-XxudDgK_c6o_sEpWTjYbi30L_YfbNcH6Zs9i9lme0GquLIBM6rxxt6yEhT7XglPRIa3Qwotws8mrCzIbKf_EJHvce6zw1H-n/w400-h308/Millar_Elaine_Hat-Trick-1-web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-45331271049288671452023-06-19T16:01:00.000-07:002023-06-19T16:01:00.519-07:00Waiting for the WarmthThe first golden light of spring which awakens all the flowers is celebrated in this fascinating piece of fiber art. Hand painted canvas with collaged flowers added into the mix. Machine stitching creates a depth to this work of art. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRNVWQouCji0GgdU5jIgPdaDna9Dje4rn3ZZR4I0Zvgwl9o3tMgpmhKMGQ3k4MEKbt6_fwaBuQDVIkrAfjWm-LtUGyDcUBWaUllEiE7fPCCTaYhh4M6m8nfRQu9wODVC4t2f5bbCrI60qZ5D635TwvLoAkZAjfI20ESSJ8r8FgDnZmLpzB0FnxFclYQ/s800/MIllar_Elaine_Waiting-for-the-Warmth-web.gif" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="578" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRNVWQouCji0GgdU5jIgPdaDna9Dje4rn3ZZR4I0Zvgwl9o3tMgpmhKMGQ3k4MEKbt6_fwaBuQDVIkrAfjWm-LtUGyDcUBWaUllEiE7fPCCTaYhh4M6m8nfRQu9wODVC4t2f5bbCrI60qZ5D635TwvLoAkZAjfI20ESSJ8r8FgDnZmLpzB0FnxFclYQ/s400/MIllar_Elaine_Waiting-for-the-Warmth-web.gif" /></a></div>
<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">See it in my Etsy shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElaineMillarFiberArt">https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElaineMillarFiberArt</a></span><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">Linking to <a href="http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday</a></span></div></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-86374980857741272972023-04-24T09:35:00.006-07:002023-04-24T09:36:35.137-07:00Hello Sun in My FaceThis just feels like sunshine to me! And who doesn't like the warmth of the sun! <div>My April personal bricolage challenge<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fM31tjFOj0g4SjA8IQ5fMLAJhVRDlC5NQ0lYO6tSwTwmhWyb3dbHU4dQTop2j6fOKYKU4liXOexc7mo1C3pSG0nEtANSdYACvB06hGtm38FAhWePMeHQmHgo-qHQp_Kox78uX_KJc9OIyTDh3eWoGNJgp7pJNB1F3UQ44hFi_9Orra5Wxw/s600/my_bricolage_23_04-copy.gif" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fM31tjFOj0g4SjA8IQ5fMLAJhVRDlC5NQ0lYO6tSwTwmhWyb3dbHU4dQTop2j6fOKYKU4liXOexc7mo1C3pSG0nEtANSdYACvB06hGtm38FAhWePMeHQmHgo-qHQp_Kox78uX_KJc9OIyTDh3eWoGNJgp7pJNB1F3UQ44hFi_9Orra5Wxw/s400/my_bricolage_23_04-copy.gif" width="400" /></a></div></div></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-12109156887852166812023-04-23T15:00:00.002-07:002023-04-23T15:00:23.923-07:00What's Black and White and Brown All Over<span style="font-family: arial;">These works were done with paper. Hey, that's fiber too! In a class called Collage Joy by Catherine Rains, our first assignment was to make 4 x 4 collages only sing neutrals. I love this palette and so enjoyed this. They are unified through size, color and circles. Keep watching because there is more to come. </span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPF8UvMsTxwsNX7seO322GjQtu5prTyvXZgRCCcwuObjHo7LChJBei2QMSeYlQdZAa87ywVe_dqMLZehAbNH4KFbr0zi_lFI_AmbsyAz-iZ5-DL67HpnAtUBe6qc0a1skY_ez8goAyDkGwpZG3Wt46G7yGrADJ6vUwPeFxWWL3KoAM-qfBlL4G2qDkZg/s3752/Millar_Elaine%204sq%20collage%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3752" data-original-width="2519" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPF8UvMsTxwsNX7seO322GjQtu5prTyvXZgRCCcwuObjHo7LChJBei2QMSeYlQdZAa87ywVe_dqMLZehAbNH4KFbr0zi_lFI_AmbsyAz-iZ5-DL67HpnAtUBe6qc0a1skY_ez8goAyDkGwpZG3Wt46G7yGrADJ6vUwPeFxWWL3KoAM-qfBlL4G2qDkZg/w430-h640/Millar_Elaine%204sq%20collage%20copy.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-68248408404300748912023-02-25T15:20:00.001-08:002023-02-25T15:20:32.047-08:00Catch a GlimpseMIX is at it again. This time one of our inspirations is from a napkin , no less. Use the structure, use the colors, you decide just how you will be inspired.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge42b1RtGsYY8ZBuDzMNCy-Pnl1DwO5a2ZHC3dyMFjH9FBQpYGYpr_meoyA_vGIhZq4vJkiPm_qa0LP_y3kGAFFaDykX5t1gEjbSb2kJ9RQQIDGIvhRtNG0LG3yNPi6tpB_GqVqtRmJUcI8JLOGIt_b6Tbx3SY0jm7Ur9Xaj6bWkreXiEiO-aCbj_lgg/s606/Millar_Elaine_Catch-a-Glimpse-web.gif" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge42b1RtGsYY8ZBuDzMNCy-Pnl1DwO5a2ZHC3dyMFjH9FBQpYGYpr_meoyA_vGIhZq4vJkiPm_qa0LP_y3kGAFFaDykX5t1gEjbSb2kJ9RQQIDGIvhRtNG0LG3yNPi6tpB_GqVqtRmJUcI8JLOGIt_b6Tbx3SY0jm7Ur9Xaj6bWkreXiEiO-aCbj_lgg/s606/Millar_Elaine_Catch-a-Glimpse-web.gif" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1267" data-original-width="1280" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnrH2iyLkIEIPm0ZwkRqOlz9dDxkF1NBbxFpbeGLAUZpO0z3ST6I-TWUzdf9149YlJsgmXqmQlEEDyytR_9fp-SQDWyP-GLJSvnxNKW12lJlvqRKowqbHS5cqPFhVL-7EJI9YMp1dYDB3OwYt0NiUhOs81IukLEgyzspyXxtIBDg-cGKwzurZSlJMGZA/w320-h317/image0%20(2).jpeg" width="320" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is my work. I call it Catch a Glimpse...of the colors that is. I love the framing and have done a few other pieces in this way. It is a standout!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjT9MC23iEg4LZkemv7ip9Fvt2fEYZm4GGPhzuG56bNuesha21c_b33g2svBd57ZmXGJss5YnEqR3nDuciOe8grX7hYG-knsLf3p-LMP805tYz_d7_atIP6dQgLPpb7mK8rqBHh5GgmHSZABibHhuTt6bRQidmUGtcLvk2yvdqqyq3IkYMc3Gp_m59w/s606/Millar_Elaine_Catch-a-Glimpse-web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjT9MC23iEg4LZkemv7ip9Fvt2fEYZm4GGPhzuG56bNuesha21c_b33g2svBd57ZmXGJss5YnEqR3nDuciOe8grX7hYG-knsLf3p-LMP805tYz_d7_atIP6dQgLPpb7mK8rqBHh5GgmHSZABibHhuTt6bRQidmUGtcLvk2yvdqqyq3IkYMc3Gp_m59w/w396-h400/Millar_Elaine_Catch-a-Glimpse-web.gif" width="396" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-34852769137164385772023-02-22T11:19:00.001-08:002023-02-22T11:19:20.621-08:00To Encourage OneA word of the year generally seems to be about self improvement. And perhaps this is that too! But I think what a gift, to encourage others, to be grateful for them and to let them know. That is a gift to me as well.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHDgJnh3R80CCzIYASB4w7n0NRh8WbaKsuXo-wDHSHdOUXBz8XuJXCrtqeAA_fsVIx1iRZh_i3KP_AykbGyeXd7CMXxe2o6mVO0b6EczDVeSNgD0x9u2sbSFXzraTzrpcapzm_n-h64HQoZH-WBVOfA-bKOrfdVPs2val-KRIpvTtnxarVTk4GpZaew/s600/my_bricolage_23_02-web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHDgJnh3R80CCzIYASB4w7n0NRh8WbaKsuXo-wDHSHdOUXBz8XuJXCrtqeAA_fsVIx1iRZh_i3KP_AykbGyeXd7CMXxe2o6mVO0b6EczDVeSNgD0x9u2sbSFXzraTzrpcapzm_n-h64HQoZH-WBVOfA-bKOrfdVPs2val-KRIpvTtnxarVTk4GpZaew/w400-h400/my_bricolage_23_02-web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-7219997777217336182023-01-02T14:49:00.000-08:002023-01-02T14:49:07.193-08:00Words about New Years ResolutionsAre they made to be broken? Do they last more than a week or two? This quote from Brain Andreas suggests that one way, is to end what is not working. The two go hand in hand. Pay heed to both.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBrcP1EU6Up3e80ESBspqf30JJT8vF5yE6xY3tvBldZkTBEukOZ8IG-NYIa8dw04rU19Ab1mUMENkxU74gfyiv5yC0Wi_vviPniJNB_7eMheUjyJ7stJg525MY20lhha3djbE_yPHqD8FTvn5kcBEzQ08hVMhc1zk7OJDzzezuS6V9-ohVg/s600/my_bricolage_23_01-web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBrcP1EU6Up3e80ESBspqf30JJT8vF5yE6xY3tvBldZkTBEukOZ8IG-NYIa8dw04rU19Ab1mUMENkxU74gfyiv5yC0Wi_vviPniJNB_7eMheUjyJ7stJg525MY20lhha3djbE_yPHqD8FTvn5kcBEzQ08hVMhc1zk7OJDzzezuS6V9-ohVg/w400-h400/my_bricolage_23_01-web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-86112828922065922972022-12-24T14:39:00.001-08:002023-01-02T14:43:40.361-08:00Maya AngelouI love the poetry of Maya Angelou. so much wisdom for all but especially women. She speaks to me. It is a shame that she is no longer with us but she lives on through her poetry in all of us who care.
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9zg6dhyCw1-dryVfOElRSJvW_nadoh1BSgZ4s_aIT9QcCsj9YZZlxHwp3QcY345f-9kozGlM0nrPSAEln0uBmkvmAOg3xGNAo7DM0RP0dE0sDl2DKg8j82KTDrXrRHjuBU9p_hmVM8VKDkVud7wlnl2mtuC7M1A82wD0Hwo7mL1qFtZEkg/s600/jmadd-bm-dec22-challengeno12-web.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9zg6dhyCw1-dryVfOElRSJvW_nadoh1BSgZ4s_aIT9QcCsj9YZZlxHwp3QcY345f-9kozGlM0nrPSAEln0uBmkvmAOg3xGNAo7DM0RP0dE0sDl2DKg8j82KTDrXrRHjuBU9p_hmVM8VKDkVud7wlnl2mtuC7M1A82wD0Hwo7mL1qFtZEkg/w400-h400/jmadd-bm-dec22-challengeno12-web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-92128633980573572992022-11-30T14:38:00.000-08:002023-01-02T14:39:31.694-08:00The Humor of ExposedThe quote contained the word "exposed". I know it was a serious and reflexive quote but at my age it is difficult to take myself seriously. So add the golfer story. Sorry one and all but ya glotta love it.
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8hPb57qDl18xdt5fzIXOBWWYu4n239Bbo4qV1_4STeSHHUitRoqGoBP80clgYlhEDbs8AX3f7GwtdM5RoE80TT3x7RiRUZzU9ba7V-9laM9UmZ317px5LW2Ih-GzZ2ktLXi3AZaSflY-437kENwsaV09gGAwpPKljbxcO5ND4Log0N_h1g/s600/November-challenge%20web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8hPb57qDl18xdt5fzIXOBWWYu4n239Bbo4qV1_4STeSHHUitRoqGoBP80clgYlhEDbs8AX3f7GwtdM5RoE80TT3x7RiRUZzU9ba7V-9laM9UmZ317px5LW2Ih-GzZ2ktLXi3AZaSflY-437kENwsaV09gGAwpPKljbxcO5ND4Log0N_h1g/w400-h400/November-challenge%20web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-89822147939249291762022-10-28T10:57:00.004-07:002022-10-28T10:57:27.463-07:00Always a bird...And in this case a flock. I especially loved the quote here because I find it so true. As a fiber artist, I often find I run out of a planned fabric. Then I have to really think of things from a different place and I find the result is always better. But what a huge take on life as well. I often find a new idea presents itself and thus a new challenge.<div>Sometimes, it is time to move away from an old way ("Let go of the things in life you honestly don't want") wich opens time for a whole new possibility. Isn't life good!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgaQ8Mdis5V37vsUiEzip0Aff2VUxSZAzxPVzKfH9Xo-PAb9T441s5Sbb9gCHdgusJFTFlGNgbZUaU_dCz3hzWKhOX0qGBqwsBzy6q1QAaUcS6Z9-_1w9-c5YN24pppMAfCvGLa8U_1InDArqKt_fXvoKqxVcPHCun5hcbHP5n9XUWMcR8A/s600/JMadd_BM_22-10-web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgaQ8Mdis5V37vsUiEzip0Aff2VUxSZAzxPVzKfH9Xo-PAb9T441s5Sbb9gCHdgusJFTFlGNgbZUaU_dCz3hzWKhOX0qGBqwsBzy6q1QAaUcS6Z9-_1w9-c5YN24pppMAfCvGLa8U_1InDArqKt_fXvoKqxVcPHCun5hcbHP5n9XUWMcR8A/w400-h400/JMadd_BM_22-10-web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-55549640400914128142022-09-05T14:09:00.000-07:002022-09-05T14:09:04.868-07:00September ColorYesterday, my first grandchild was born. She is a beauty named Thea, after her great-gramma Dorothy, who passed away in April. So September color will always and evermore be special to me. I was thinking of her beginnings when I created this layout. The quote seemed so perfect for her.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTPwlT8ttUm_uDaHcvpuTCM6VFzdkAqBAOwUzfmKVXFeu--3VUISi7zlltpIEfAgnu7GRwp21_fjLuaqIiPZYmIAnnCtzyUCVdB7oEAhUoonbMVJmY0pG8m9J3Hk6UWvyA_Y8vYU85syovhERgpNCp61surTXsqzPPqgy-TLPzxsHGXjt4A/s600/22_09-Bricoulage-Monthly-web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTPwlT8ttUm_uDaHcvpuTCM6VFzdkAqBAOwUzfmKVXFeu--3VUISi7zlltpIEfAgnu7GRwp21_fjLuaqIiPZYmIAnnCtzyUCVdB7oEAhUoonbMVJmY0pG8m9J3Hk6UWvyA_Y8vYU85syovhERgpNCp61surTXsqzPPqgy-TLPzxsHGXjt4A/w400-h400/22_09-Bricoulage-Monthly-web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-33713147073907885872022-08-27T04:00:00.001-07:002022-08-27T04:00:00.191-07:00That Vase is GloriousA most unusual set of elements to work with this month. I was thinking of all the flowers in bloom and how lovely it is to bring them into the house. Creating the layers in the vase was very fun and of course, the bird.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEsfh3UkUmkrUNS03lY4zX_JcfN9xMfRPnicTZyAKH7EIwIcm2uvVubmqYK68czGhkGJyzncpHe2cYVaHv6K1A5h4NkLVomXML-ryyQL7Vj89U_hPtPbxowpAS4gCu9FG6O8UM8GRhWXtTrYUbFs6bW9juOBVWLsjAJpp06d4jsvvxXtL2yQ/s600/Jmadd-bm_22-07-web.gif" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEsfh3UkUmkrUNS03lY4zX_JcfN9xMfRPnicTZyAKH7EIwIcm2uvVubmqYK68czGhkGJyzncpHe2cYVaHv6K1A5h4NkLVomXML-ryyQL7Vj89U_hPtPbxowpAS4gCu9FG6O8UM8GRhWXtTrYUbFs6bW9juOBVWLsjAJpp06d4jsvvxXtL2yQ/s400/Jmadd-bm_22-07-web.gif" width="400" /></a></div> Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-47475868215553086542022-08-26T09:54:00.001-07:002022-08-26T09:54:18.057-07:00And It's Better That WayI love this quote. It is almost always true. Somehow the right thing shows up when needed most. Or, the best laid plan is better when you leave it to serendipity. My take in my art, my cooking, my golfing, my everything...
Enjoy! Still has a bird on it.
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ACZANnJAO3mG0dgxQAGUld3IUREcx-37RiKGt9kpUwyiS3384TYLOgwu7qL1CXgSSi0KuURDTTFyJDRzAoWlkvoR02ZKSQyVicRtRW91F7K-sRsoyZP8sey1JznLFHwwuYB2XnxmcQqW8GbA4p_DN8qe0mIX5gad_2ySnVcKokb0qou1Yw/s600/jmadd_BM-22-Aug-copy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ACZANnJAO3mG0dgxQAGUld3IUREcx-37RiKGt9kpUwyiS3384TYLOgwu7qL1CXgSSi0KuURDTTFyJDRzAoWlkvoR02ZKSQyVicRtRW91F7K-sRsoyZP8sey1JznLFHwwuYB2XnxmcQqW8GbA4p_DN8qe0mIX5gad_2ySnVcKokb0qou1Yw/w400-h400/jmadd_BM-22-Aug-copy.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-75556021954551702312022-06-08T04:00:00.001-07:002022-06-08T04:00:00.181-07:00And blue and red on repeat...YES! Do you see the bird?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBFJ07A25ID89D5INj96baPh28IEhC6Y3bvtNjVMG1qzpCtdEmBGwCJ0KMijLBILivPJAKV9bYkXmgyRmnZem7_tIuFPjPVPHBiktQKiWU-tNxgxbQJCCfwOBAjLhK5IGqHsvyQE3K8kghiAS0fj29OvaOM-vLwgND0exDaeL22ruU9c3TQ/s600/jmadd-bm+06_22%20web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBFJ07A25ID89D5INj96baPh28IEhC6Y3bvtNjVMG1qzpCtdEmBGwCJ0KMijLBILivPJAKV9bYkXmgyRmnZem7_tIuFPjPVPHBiktQKiWU-tNxgxbQJCCfwOBAjLhK5IGqHsvyQE3K8kghiAS0fj29OvaOM-vLwgND0exDaeL22ruU9c3TQ/w400-h400/jmadd-bm+06_22%20web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-59421389404883265892022-06-06T04:00:00.001-07:002022-06-06T04:00:00.188-07:00The May Bricolage: A Harmonious StoryThese colors make my heart zing. Always a shade of blue and another of red.
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs9GGQD7V31fTsah-qXs5fozILXSJW_nNvnsDtXheU5YDEJAe4tKnZs3asDHPqUNGF1biAlJX75gq3524INRCdWvLM44rcP3E7c4owg-c-jILIQGYhA50U2fQJRnd5pQ5aeeN23wScEoekwYXH-j0x93y5imramryjso_fwqrhbKUArxEJg/s600/2022_05-Bricolage-web.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs9GGQD7V31fTsah-qXs5fozILXSJW_nNvnsDtXheU5YDEJAe4tKnZs3asDHPqUNGF1biAlJX75gq3524INRCdWvLM44rcP3E7c4owg-c-jILIQGYhA50U2fQJRnd5pQ5aeeN23wScEoekwYXH-j0x93y5imramryjso_fwqrhbKUArxEJg/w400-h400/2022_05-Bricolage-web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-6056464425534916432022-06-04T18:06:00.002-07:002022-06-04T18:06:46.190-07:00Oops and so here is the April Bricolage challenge. You gotta love these spring colors and the rain drops and of course, putting the bird on it. Smile!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEGW5SoCnTLNGAR2kjpzC8Telxxq8Bh41xdWDoREVu0fTnfPHL5W45I9CnCxdWsPJA81joIMivSrWtRB8ZR8qHpJMOvdIGi6Sd4lkbVihSqnMHR6Z6R555PMzgvtmcDeGbVER7oEzoTHgTJnNeYWTwBBtfa8kxttSOL7oTaBiyXdRjn519w/s600/2022_04-jmadd-bricolage%20web.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEGW5SoCnTLNGAR2kjpzC8Telxxq8Bh41xdWDoREVu0fTnfPHL5W45I9CnCxdWsPJA81joIMivSrWtRB8ZR8qHpJMOvdIGi6Sd4lkbVihSqnMHR6Z6R555PMzgvtmcDeGbVER7oEzoTHgTJnNeYWTwBBtfa8kxttSOL7oTaBiyXdRjn519w/w400-h400/2022_04-jmadd-bricolage%20web.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-80876471431679278702022-03-25T06:00:00.001-07:002022-03-25T06:00:00.192-07:00What's Up<b>Seeing</b>: We've had pelican visitors. Usually we only see them flying in formation with their black tipped wings. But with windier than usual conditions here, they are laying low. I think they like the fishing too<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-8d6l0iHhIH_8npA4osnUh2mmEsy0nWdeAyN9eGQrzsw2u3hB5k-N-1QxfoyyX8CP68G8EFoHeqdpUQKHTZHoE5DQsGOfC3XEa0x14-7rVYU38L4wdjM7c8Yx85e2ghJbICKj8wQam3sUzUL5QQOXOPh_sE7wBZCTnqMLnHTEWKBXmv-7rQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-8d6l0iHhIH_8npA4osnUh2mmEsy0nWdeAyN9eGQrzsw2u3hB5k-N-1QxfoyyX8CP68G8EFoHeqdpUQKHTZHoE5DQsGOfC3XEa0x14-7rVYU38L4wdjM7c8Yx85e2ghJbICKj8wQam3sUzUL5QQOXOPh_sE7wBZCTnqMLnHTEWKBXmv-7rQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Watching</b>: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Oh my how that makes me laugh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Reading</b>: The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult. It's one of her older books but she seems to capture the human character so well. This is no exception.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Listening</b>: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. It doesn't compare to A Gentleman in Moscow but is a very compelling story. He is a good storyteller.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Sewing</b>: A real quilt. It's taupes and greys and creams and browns all set in triangles. I'm nearly finished and will have the reveal soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Crafting</b>: Completing the Creative Jumpstart classes and Fodder School</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Moving</b>: about that is, and of course it's golf .</div><br /> <p></p></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-11930984704479499952022-03-23T05:00:00.001-07:002022-03-23T05:00:00.179-07:00The Balance called Life - the March BricolageIsn't life really about balance! Knowing when to speak and when to listen. Knowing when to stay the course and when to move on. Knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Finding that balance is a fine line.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg22W9Ygsd5eLh5H8FtbJZr0OldwlAL6x-jn8WOZF2AD6dMX154eiC5llTSSe4wE2rn_vkIlMJSNiDFDtSflLAPO3KEphyOujXy_SmxED-NU8Dv9dgZMIX4V9SfnHhmYqtRVUIOSqeeGUKLDvxBfeKyJYaD5NnwnhnUzU-vTa3oZzTAdWJ4-g=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg22W9Ygsd5eLh5H8FtbJZr0OldwlAL6x-jn8WOZF2AD6dMX154eiC5llTSSe4wE2rn_vkIlMJSNiDFDtSflLAPO3KEphyOujXy_SmxED-NU8Dv9dgZMIX4V9SfnHhmYqtRVUIOSqeeGUKLDvxBfeKyJYaD5NnwnhnUzU-vTa3oZzTAdWJ4-g=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-4612434559318473442022-03-21T12:39:00.003-07:002022-03-21T12:39:49.872-07:00Her Powerful Voice - the February BricolageLayer upon layer of digital goodness! Floral backgrounds juxtaposed with marks and elements. The elements provide a focal point for the quote itself. And of course, I put a bird on it....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjR2ocx7CqgTikmy5x22LnmuyPT761JCcx3Luc6BMTeYiMY0kK6i82U34QdABDoljICiNZzNSBgJu-GHq_iYXKj8tTzR64Nx4i5pvQBSSlFrkxQEQHH0ocz8_EyBXnwY2yCTBfaAVdQ9ITe8sOhNXfQWrgkhQOLIPfeyYXskVU8KVK_mGFkFA=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjR2ocx7CqgTikmy5x22LnmuyPT761JCcx3Luc6BMTeYiMY0kK6i82U34QdABDoljICiNZzNSBgJu-GHq_iYXKj8tTzR64Nx4i5pvQBSSlFrkxQEQHH0ocz8_EyBXnwY2yCTBfaAVdQ9ITe8sOhNXfQWrgkhQOLIPfeyYXskVU8KVK_mGFkFA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-70935462701571184182022-01-29T10:04:00.000-08:002022-01-29T10:04:03.143-08:00January Bricoulage: After AwhileThe January image...golden elements, trees if I can and always a bird.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9pnHB2U_A_Xz9jleg-Z4gXTlAhZbvdHQCzMp21y2sLN2kDBvxvm39WNPB_I4bLaJv_97bnSMUFA9aZSspqLmjarNqolS1Flb1MLvCoASt2K5EUbkepBjYq5dAjhesSvQK_eCN8xdmyqVY6JL5Fj8fKGvzMvbUIALKTOgMrUNXEGjJBGeUmQ=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9pnHB2U_A_Xz9jleg-Z4gXTlAhZbvdHQCzMp21y2sLN2kDBvxvm39WNPB_I4bLaJv_97bnSMUFA9aZSspqLmjarNqolS1Flb1MLvCoASt2K5EUbkepBjYq5dAjhesSvQK_eCN8xdmyqVY6JL5Fj8fKGvzMvbUIALKTOgMrUNXEGjJBGeUmQ=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-87054728255430187782022-01-14T10:19:00.001-08:002022-01-29T10:20:32.790-08:00MIX is my small quilt group in Portland, Oregon. We are 8 women who challenge ourselves to create fiber art. We are exhibiting at the Lincoln City Cultural Center through the month of February. The work is amazing as each artist provides their own interpretation to a chosen theme. Variety is what makes this so interesting.<div><br /></div><div>Do yourself a favor and make a day trip to the beach and experience these works of art.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2VmxLsNFnSMW1YMMSAaHhJ32Sgg8IMXgChV_pdadmG4g2-6WQ1O2kd06OZl0hzdsryy7_K_ltTh2qa0PZi0EWmAYyjbPixicRl0LIsj_kbcncvOzEXskXJHreLlcGgoxElVpDcd3YzIccmFc5F021V0DCDW0o3VQ6bEI3sGZgEopUxYnTUHssOXDdKg=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="1200" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2VmxLsNFnSMW1YMMSAaHhJ32Sgg8IMXgChV_pdadmG4g2-6WQ1O2kd06OZl0hzdsryy7_K_ltTh2qa0PZi0EWmAYyjbPixicRl0LIsj_kbcncvOzEXskXJHreLlcGgoxElVpDcd3YzIccmFc5F021V0DCDW0o3VQ6bEI3sGZgEopUxYnTUHssOXDdKg=w400-h294" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-56081599426507309532021-12-20T16:39:00.002-08:002021-12-20T16:39:27.665-08:00The Dance: December BricoulageThe final challenge of the year. I think most of mine include a bird somewhere, somehow. I love all the red in the December and challenge kits. So fun to assemble things in an artistic way.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaRADcuzfNqjzmu1ESahj2lVU7rs_uaoS3U-o-6u6diSwubGWhTNHiFvTz549LThpPO8uIXb5c3Y7CxfvVnYs4EsGIOINaN_asQqoPZBf4Fa8dOiWeQsGqc2g7_kD1oO-RtEYjGKAx99Mod5Ev3vBPToKRRBujC_ADPlNFfSliuS6K9kSmdw=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaRADcuzfNqjzmu1ESahj2lVU7rs_uaoS3U-o-6u6diSwubGWhTNHiFvTz549LThpPO8uIXb5c3Y7CxfvVnYs4EsGIOINaN_asQqoPZBf4Fa8dOiWeQsGqc2g7_kD1oO-RtEYjGKAx99Mod5Ev3vBPToKRRBujC_ADPlNFfSliuS6K9kSmdw=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27529861.post-63341395438525145332021-11-25T11:42:00.001-08:002021-11-25T11:42:07.388-08:00The Joy of It AllAn artist teacher of mine, Joanne Sharp, sent this today. It speaks to me. This has been a year of surprises and mostly good things. It's about learning to make lemonade from the lemons. And experiencing the Joy of it all!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abZrKjhERlo/YZ_lq-bUu5I/AAAAAAAAJG0/aIDuqKpTuL4msVoo-CdBfMgjcAt68FDPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/jOANN%2BsAHRP%2BtHANKFUL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abZrKjhERlo/YZ_lq-bUu5I/AAAAAAAAJG0/aIDuqKpTuL4msVoo-CdBfMgjcAt68FDPwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/jOANN%2BsAHRP%2BtHANKFUL.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Elaine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391661681468074419noreply@blogger.com0