Wednesday, October 20, 2010

I Love Mermaids!

When sign ups were announced for an Under Water Scene (UTS) 6x6 RR on CQI, I immediately jumped in as I love the ocean and everything related to it. Of course the color blue has a lot to do with it along with mermaids and all the other creatures of the sea. I received Carolyn's naked block about 2 weeks ago and finally had some time to sit and sew last night. I completed it just about an hour ago. I showed Rob and he said "you aren't seriously thinking of giving that away?" Had to tell him it wasn't my block to keep... that a RR is when you embellish someone elses block and then mail it off to the next person. Have to admit that this is one block I would love to keep... hey Carolyn... how much do you love me? (wink wink)

The minute I saw the landscape of her block I knew what I wanted to do. I cut out a beautiful little mermaid out of some cotton fabric my friend Elaine gave me and then dyed up an awesome dolphin lace motif (one of my favorites) and off I went into CQ never never land.



When Rob and I got married (Maui 2004) we spent a day swimming with the dolphins. We had originally gone out on a kayak trip but half way out the couple that was with us decided they didn't want to go - the old hippie that was giving us the tour decided to take them back to shore and let Rob and I continue on our way as we had told him we've been kayaking for quite a few years. (There was NO way I was going back LOL!) About an hour out we came up on a pod of dolphins (about 20+) just playing around We jumped in and they gave us a show that we will never forget. The mamma dolphins were playing with their babies and swimming right next to us all the while jumping and spinning in the air. OMG! The beautiful music that they were singing under the water was something we will never forget. This went on for about an hour until a tour boat came by and idled and watched us play.... slowly the dolphins swam away. So.... this block that I made for Carolyn is in remembrance of that beautiful day and wonderful experience.



12 comments:

  1. I am putting this into my files! Love it!

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  2. Gorgeous...as always !!! I think you should get to keep it !!!

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  3. That's purty!

    LOVE the butterfly tute too! Thanks!

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  4. WOW that is just specatular Nicki!!! And well I've always LOVED your hand dyed laces - you do such an awesome job in your embellishing!!!

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  5. Gorgeous block, love the dolphin and mermaid... what special memories it evoked! What an amazing experience for you guys to swim with those dolphins.

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  6. Oh, so cute! And wouldn't my gds love to get their hands on that.

    We had a chance to swim with dolphins when we lived on the gulf coast of FL. It is a memory of a lifetime. Didn't see any mermaids though!

    Cathy L

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  7. Beautiful work, NickiLee! And what a wonderful memory swimming with the dolphins.

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  8. What a beautiful block! You have done an excellent job on her block and I know she will love it.

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  9. NickiLee, This is beautiful! What a unique mermaid in the pool. Love it! I enjoyed your memory,too. How cool that it was "au naturale." What you experienced is one of the dreams I hope to fulfill one day. :-)

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  10. NickiLee, This is beautiful! What a unique mermaid in the pool. Love it! I enjoyed your memory. How cool that it was "au naturale." What you experienced is one of the dreams I hope to fulfill one day. :-)

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  11. What a wonderful block, Nicki Lee, and a wonderful story! That was certainly a memory of a lifetime - you were so lucky!
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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  12. Mermaid Nicki Lee and her dolphins, how lovely.

    I love to sit and admire your work!

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