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Tumbleweed	Posted - Sep 21 2024 : 08:45:16 AM Recently I started to do watercolour painting. I am still in the learning process but loving it. One concern is drying my brushes after a session. Brushes should dry inverted so water doesn't accumulate in the ferrule (the metal thingy that holds the bristles). I came up with an idea using one of my other hobbies. I know I could've bought a fancy rack but I like this idea as it doesn't take desk space. I crochet two rectangles. I used cotton yarn and an H hook for tighter stitches and a J hook for bigger stitches. Some of my brushes are thinner and some are thicker. I used matching shawl pins to hold them in place and to make it easier to take off the curtain rod when I want to wash them. Displayed are a few pieces I have painted. TW When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel ! Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Tumbleweed	Posted - Sep 30 2024 : 06:41:28 AM Thank you Heather ! TW When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel ! Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
nndairy	Posted - Sep 29 2024 : 6:06:42 PM Those are amazing paintings! I can't believe you're just starting at it. And that's a great idea for a brush holder. You are a very creative, talented lady :) Thanks for sharing. ~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
Tumbleweed	Posted - Sep 23 2024 : 4:34:06 PM Thanks Krista and Nancy ! TW When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel ! Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
Nancy Joplin	Posted - Sep 23 2024 : 2:53:34 PM Great idea for a brush dryer, Nancy! You are talented! Nancy 8352
MaryJanesNiece	Posted - Sep 23 2024 : 2:00:23 PM Nancy, your paintings are so beautiful! You have done an amazing job. And your crochet paint brush dryer is genius! I look forward to seeing more of your paintings! Krista
Tumbleweed	Posted - Sep 22 2024 : 6:43:42 PM Thanks Dawn! I'll see what I can come up with and are willing to share here soon. These are the better ones. The rest... well..... TW When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel ! Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
ddmashayekhi	Posted - Sep 22 2024 : 1:48:11 PM Beautiful artwork and clever solution Nancy! I look forward to seeing more of your paintings. Dawn in IL "I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion." — Henry David Thoreau
Tumbleweed	Posted - Sep 22 2024 : 10:26:03 AM Thanks Michele! TW When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel ! Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
windypines	Posted - Sep 22 2024 : 03:39:50 AM Great idea and beautiful paintings!! Farming in WI Michele
Tumbleweed	Posted - Sep 21 2024 : 12:00:20 PM Thanks Wanda! TW When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel ! Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
Wanda Sue	Posted - Sep 21 2024 : 10:00:25 AM Excellent idea Nancy, I love it!! A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel. Farm Girl #3677 Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022

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