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...I hope you will come see me at my new home on the web over here. Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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Spring is finally starting to come alive here on our little farm. Hope it's showing itself where you are too. And all about was mine, I said, The little sparrows overhead, The little minnows too. This was the world and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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journal love

My latest collection of art quilt journals has been listed in my shop. Here's a peek at some of the covers... These will be the last I will do until probably the fall. So much activity here on the little... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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go away gray

It is way past time for some bright and fun color, is it not? I know I'm not the only one feeling like the gray days have worn out their welcome. Move over, winter. I decided to push the gray... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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more letter fun

Sat down for a few minutes today, just to relax and doodle. Spending some time in my 'word and song' journal. And it was relaxing, very calming. Had forgotten how much so, since it's been a while. Since it's just... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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fun with letters

It's been a while since I've walked down the scrapbooking aisle at the craft store. A lot has changed and a lot has remained the same. It's all good. I picked up a few things that I liked. But, just... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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jumpstart journal

You already know how much I love journals--making them, enjoying them, teaching workshops on journaling. It's all interesting and fun to me. For a long, long time I've been meaning to put together what I'm calling a 'jumpstart journal kit'.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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the sweetest gifts are friends

"There are people whom one loves immediately and forever. Even to know they are alive in the world with one is quite enough." { nancy spain } I am reminded this week that women friends are unequaled treasures in one's... Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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love

"it is in loving that we are loved" { from the prayer based on the teachings of Saint Francis of Assissi } Happy Valentines Day! Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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2013 planner update

Since I've gotten more than a few inquiries asking for more details about my 2013 planner, I thought I'd share in this post... The most important thing to remember is to make is completely and totally yours. Otherwise you won't... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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love one another

"And remember the truth that once was spoken... to love another person is to see the face of God." { final lines from Les Miserables } Been working on these little art pieces and have now listed them, and some... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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long live love

I was looking back through some of my old lettering files (and by files I mean the ones in a drawer in a manilla folder, those kind of files) from way back when I designed products for scrapbooking. And found... Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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my 2013 planner

Now that we're toward the end of January, I finally finished my 2013 day planner. If you're one who loves keeping track of yourself on your phone/ipad/computer you won't be very interested in this post. I wish I could do... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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oh where have all the good men gone?

Posted Jan 21, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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designs from a decade ago...

You know I love textiles and stitching. Always will. For those of you who may not know, however, my love for all things paper and journaling and scrapbooking used to be huge. I have stacks and stacks of page layouts... Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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we can do this...yes we can!! :)

Commented Jan 15, 2013 on my word for 2013 at pamgarrison

art & craft & beauty & friendships

Coming home feels like everything that is familiar and good. I sink back into where I am most loved and comfortable. But boy-oh-boy was my experience at French General rewarding and full of art and precious people. The store itself... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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2013: the year of Time

At the beginning of each year, I think long about a word (a concept?) to focus and give attention to. For 2013, my word is ‘Time’. I think what I’d like to make happen is a shift in my attitude... Continue reading

Posted Jan 8, 2013 at Rebecca Sower

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the art of craft

I'm really excited to let you know that I'll be traveling out to the west coast in January to teach one of the workshops being offered by French General's 'The Art of Craft' event in Los Angeles. I don't know... Continue reading

Posted Oct 26, 2012 at Rebecca Sower

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{inside} {outside} {07} new journals

Some new journals listed in my Etsy shop. Here's a peek... { peek at inside of journals } { peek at outside of journals } Continue reading

Posted Oct 19, 2012 at Rebecca Sower

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{inside} {outside} {06}

{ inside: very small stitching project } { outside: time to put away the old watering can for the winter } "Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2012 at Rebecca Sower

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{inside} {outside} {05}

{ inside: old freezer basket on wall for fabric storage } { outside: every single day, i miss haiti...going back soon!! } "Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death." --omar bradley-- Continue reading

Posted Oct 5, 2012 at Rebecca Sower

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{inside} {outside} {04}

{ inside: some stitching } { outside: me and henny penny } "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." --howard... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2012 at Rebecca Sower

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{inside} {outside} {03}

{ inside: Michelangelo sketches on my studio wall } { outside: Autumn wreath finally went up out front } "A beautiful thing never gives so much pain as does failing to see and hear it." { michelangelo } Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2012 at Rebecca Sower

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{inside} {outside} {02}

{ inside: something on my studio table } { outside: sign from small-town cafe up the road } "We are all strong enough to endure the misfortunes of others." --la rochefoucauld Continue reading

Posted Sep 21, 2012 at Rebecca Sower

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