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Month: November 2017

Holidays, Machine embroidery, Motivation1 Comment

Beautiful broken branch

November 17, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Earlier this year I spotted the world’s most beautiful broken branch on a secluded dirt road.  It just so happened my friend’s vehicle was the ideal size to take the branch home. Why do I need a branch? No idea. … Continue reading Beautiful broken branch

Details Count, Emotions, Random Object Wednesday, Tributes, What motivates youLeave a comment

Crocheted Bookmarks

November 14, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

To keep myself entertained and practice my photography skills, I used to publish a series of blog posts, called Random Object Wednesday (ROW).  My friends would lend me an item to be photographed in an unusual or creative way. I … Continue reading Crocheted Bookmarks

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I’m a scratch builder

November 8, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I showed my friend Tore the progress I was making on an HO scale structure. Tore:  “You’re scratch building!” I looked at him and denied it.  I questioned if I met the requirements. After all, I measured an existing structure … Continue reading I’m a scratch builder

HO Scale Models, Miniatures2 Comments

Skill Development

November 7, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I didn’t know I had skills or interest in making HO scale model buildings.  I started with an inexpensive kit to make kiosks. The domed roof kiosk features purple polka dot Duck Tape and silver beads on the edge of … Continue reading Skill Development

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