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Challenge #109

This weeks Diva Challenge was fun - I love wrapping things around parallel lines - particularly threads around needles and have done this a few times (check out my gallery if you want to see some examples).

For my challenge piece I went along a similar route, keeping it simple, and less freeform using straight lines between the parallel bars. Hopefully I might get a bit of time to play around with patterns going over the bars, too.


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  1. You always surprise me with you creative and beautiful work. you really have a very special style.
    This one again is AMAZING!

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  3. wow, amazing ow you did this. It looks like a shaken hammock. So simple and yet so beautiful

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  4. oh wow.
    I envy your talent, I realy do.
    I know I should not but sometimes.......

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  5. The wrapping of string to dowel is just right! I love your mind! Is the heat still hanging on? I hope you have had a reprieve, we have, why spring is here....I am holding my breath to see if it stays and then I will have to worry about summer heat!

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    1. Thanks, LeeAnn! We have finally had a bit of cooler weather - and may actually get some rain over the weekend! I think we'll get a bit more warm weather but the worst of it is over. Lucky you being able to enjoy Spring - such a fabulous time in the garden :) I love it!

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  6. Beautiful! You are so very talented and I love seeing your unique style on the challenges each week!

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  7. It has already been said, but I have to say it one more time...beautiful and unique! love your style.

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  8. Wonderful Helen! I did one around bamboo - of course nothing like this masterpiece :)

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  9. I knew it would be in your own, amazing style but this beats everything!!

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  11. This is so totally unique and beautiful, like all of your work.

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  13. Oh wow. It's like a hammock getting tangled in the wind. Great movement.

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  14. OH wow! You always come up with the most amazing ideas, simple and sublime!

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  16. So dainty and pretty. I love how you stay true to your personal style, regardless of the theme...amazing work,Helen.

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  18. Your work is always so amazing!very cool!

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