{"id":1155,"date":"2017-04-10T10:10:39","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T15:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/debramaerz.com\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2017-04-18T08:45:03","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T13:45:03","slug":"a-little-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debramaerz.com\/?p=1155","title":{"rendered":"A Little More …."},"content":{"rendered":"

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A little more southwest ! Years ago I took a class in teneriffe weaving on a gourd, but for some reason it seemed way too complicated so I never did another one. Last Saturday at the gourd meeting we had a class in teneriffe, taught by Fonda Haddad,  and what a difference ! It was more of a free style, and far less math involved so I really did enjoy the whole concept.  The other plus was to bring your own gourd if you chose to do so, which, honestly I prefer because I am so fussy about the way the gourds are prepped. Although, Fonda does not seem as fussy with her gourd prep and I did love her sample gourds. Very natural and so creative. In the past some of the class gourds have been not so great quality, and  I like a good quality gourd and I do like them cleaned on the inside.  So I selected a gourd from my stash and prepped it, and painted a southwest type design on it. The teneriffe weaving completed it, but I think I may add a little more detail  to the painting. I do love the southwest colors.<\/p>\n

My “Bountiful Harvest” gourd was selected in the Art and Antique gallery Kaleidoscope 2017 annual art competition but it not place.  I knew when I saw who the judge was that I didn’t have a chance because most of the time fine art curators do not consider gourd art as a fine art but a craft or fine craft. But I was happy to be selected and did receive lots of compliments, so it is all good. She will be on exhibit for the next month.  <\/p>\n

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 Hard to believe the first quarter of 2017 is over, and Easter is next Sunday.  A blessed time of year and one of my friends sent me a wonderful little book to read during this Lenten season, Daily Reflections for Lent, Not by Bread Alone by Genevieve Glen,  and I am so enjoying my daily reading. It has made this season even more meaningful.  <\/p>\n

Thank-you for visiting and enjoy your day ….<\/p>\n

Debbie<\/p>\n

 Alexa has been such an asset to my studio reminding me of some people and places in my life from the past  … ” It don’t Matter To Me ”  by Bread , had not heard that in such a long time brings back some special memories ……………..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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