Finally a new section of the wall is finished. Only one left to go and the the signature corner. I still don't know what I'm doing in that last section but I'll get it figured out soon. In October we went with our friends to visit Niagara Falls. We stayed on the Canada side and visited a couple of other Canadian attractions while we were there. In one of the Niagara gift shops I found the plate and I knew I had another section of my wall designed. Niagara has all of the great tourist trap elements like the wax museum, Rainforest Cafe and lots of gambling. I had to pick up a couple of other elements (refrigerator magnets) that reflected the the area. I really wanted to emphasize Canada so that where the little flag came in. I had these things all glued to the wall before I decided on the red and white flag elements as the background. But before I could do the background I got sick....and this time, that was a good thing! Because I was surprised with the last element for this section. Fellow blogger Judy Stupak is also a postcard maker and in 2016 she coordinated tracking the miles that fabric postcards traveled and the total was over a million miles. I entered the mileage for my Christmas postcards. She decided to draw names from the participants and I was a winner. I received some lovely red and white fabric and this lapel pin celebrating Canada's 150th birthday. I knew immediately that it had to be on my wall and with it positioned above the plate it looks like a crown. The problem was that lapel pins have pin backs. I solved that by drilling a hole and little recess into a piece of tile. Then I just super glued it all together. Perfect.
Gene Black
1/28/2017 02:40:12 pm
Wow, that is excellent. It is never good to be sick, but the delay really worked in your favor on this section.
Karen Brennan
1/28/2017 03:08:53 pm
I live in Michigan and have always had a place in my heart for Canada. So I was happy to see your tribute to them by including them on your fabulous wall. 1/28/2017 05:43:30 pm
Love this clamshell. I live so close to Niagara Falls in Buffalo. I love your whole wall. In my basement, where my long arm is, it is knotty pine panelling. I don't know what I can do to make it better. If I paint it white, it requires sanding the finish. I don't think I have the stamina for that or what to do with all the dust.
Becky in VA
1/28/2017 07:35:28 pm
Nice!
Judy Stupak
1/28/2017 11:00:29 pm
What a wonderful surprise. I feel touched that you used such a small gift in such a significant way! You are wonderful neighbors. We love visiting your beautiful country. 1/29/2017 11:42:42 am
I sure enjoy your posts...especially your mosaic work. Thank you for sharing!
patty
1/30/2017 11:18:41 am
Too funny that you buy a souvenir plate to break! The Canada section came out great! I have been to Toronto a couple of times, the Canadian side of the falls and to Windsor, and have always enjoyed my time in Canada. Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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