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Historical Sampler – Snail III

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10 September 2008

Historical Sampler – Snail III

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Here’s the snail in better focus……

He’s quite raised, with the layers of string and felt, but some of the motifs I’m going to be doing are going to be a lot more raised.

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6 Comments:

Blogger Susan Elliott said...

I think it's worthy of you to elevate the lowly snail...and he deserves some limelight for a while...he's a smashing little guy.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008  
Blogger JoWynn Johns said...

Great job! I love your snail.

Thursday, September 11, 2008  
Blogger Mary Corbet said...

Cute! I think he looks great!

Thursday, September 11, 2008  
Blogger Dragonsally said...

he really is gorgeous.

Thursday, September 11, 2008  
Blogger MeganH said...

thankyou so much everyone! :-)

Thursday, September 11, 2008  
Blogger coral-seas said...

He's a very fine fellow. Well done.

Thursday, September 11, 2008  

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