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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Sep 21 2024 : 08:45:16 AM
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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.
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TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2024 : 10:00:25 AM
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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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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2024 : 12:00:20 PM
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Thanks Wanda!
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2024 : 03:39:50 AM
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Great idea and beautiful paintings!!
Farming in WI
Michele
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2024 : 10:26:03 AM
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Thanks Michele!
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2024 : 1:48:11 PM
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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
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2024 : 6:43:42 PM
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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!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2024 : 2:00:23 PM
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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!
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2024 : 2:53:34 PM
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Great idea for a brush dryer, Nancy! You are talented!
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2024 : 4:34:06 PM
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Thanks Krista and Nancy !
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2024 : 6:06:42 PM
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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
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 30 2024 : 06:41:28 AM
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Thank you Heather !
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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