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Thursday, July 31, 2014

My First Dragonfly

Good morning Folks ~ I feel much better this morning.  Had a good night’s sleep and today is a new day.

Since I started ribbon embroidery and seeing the tutorials on Crafty Attic, I have wanted to make a dragonfly, and here is my first attempt. It could be better as this guy has a vertebrae out of whack and his antennae could be longer as could the little pointy things at the end of his tail. It was fun to do and I am looking forward to doing these guys in different colors.

07-31-first-dragonfly

The symbolic meanings of dragonflies are the following:

adaptability and transformation,

joy and lightness of being.

Have a great day or evening wherever you are. I’m planning to do some straightening up here in my little cottage, make a loaf of banana bread, and just enjoy the day.

FlowerLady

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14 comments:

  1. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 31, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Hi Sweetie, I just read both of your posts... I am so sorry at what you are going through. Life can be so hard for ALL of us at times.. AND---the summer heat doesn't help I'm sure... God Bless You, Lorraine.

    On a happier note, I love love love your Dragonfly. What a beauty.. WOW!!!

    Take care.. Prayers for you.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. ValJuly 31, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    I love his wings.

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  3. Ruth HiebertJuly 31, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    You are so very creative. I love the colour of this dragonfly.

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  4. lil red henJuly 31, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    He's wonderful! So much talent!

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  5. GaryAugust 1, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    Good morning Lorraine,
    I'm afraid that I would be quite useless when it comes to skilled stitching of any kind. Glad that you are feeling a little more upbeat today. Enjoy that homemade banana bread, it sounds delicious. I think I would have mine with lots of hot custard, but then I'm just a pig! Have a good and peaceful weekend.

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  6. Sunray GardensAugust 1, 2014 at 3:07 AM

    Very pretty. It's nice that you have such a wonderful hobby to keep you occupied.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  7. The BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYAugust 1, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Oooh, very nice!I love how you put the symbolism :-)
    Many Blessings and warmth, Linnie

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  8. Gardener on Sherlock StreetAugust 1, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Dragon flies are so pretty and I love how you made this one.

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  9. SandraAugust 1, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Oh Lorraine, I love your dragonfly, and the symbolism is wonderful too.

    Hope you're having a good Friday night.

    Hugs and love,
    Sandra

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  10. tinaAugust 2, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Dragonflies are so awesome. Very beautiful!

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  11. UnknownAugust 2, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Hi dear heart. Love the dragonfly. It's been too long...since I've written I mean. So sorry. Had a lot on my plate for awhile, then got quite sick. But God is good. I am back on track, grateful as always, for the Lord's mercy, kindness, patience, and love.
    Take care.
    Love you much.

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  12. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.August 2, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    Love your dragon fly
    beautiful.
    So much talent
    in so many ways
    you have :)

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  13. M.K.August 4, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Very lovely!

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  14. JillayneAugust 6, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    not out of whack, he's just lived a lot!
    A delightful creature Lorraine...

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