Friends, you are all so kind. This is why I love LC so much. If I posted this on some other place I would probably get all kinds of comments on how wonky it is. I already know it is a mess, but it is a functional mess. Your kind words will give me the courage to try another kinetic project. You LC folks are the best. 
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Can I change my screen name to functional mess?
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This is exactly why I have been lurking on the quiltalong thread but I will likely never actually try it myself. Measuring, straight lines, precise angles. That just sounds like work. 
That would actually be an amazing screen name. 
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Yeah, I’m great at manipulating fabric, but totally bombed when it came to the fiddly fitting of stained glass.
We’re just “big-picture” crafters, I guess.
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@mightymitochondria, you should be so proud of your accomplishment! It is so awesome! They are going to have so much fun playing with this!
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It is SO FUNNY you say that. I have only dropped by them, but just joined the group to lock me in. Because of this! But I checked the rules, and since I don’t have to do the BOM, I’m going to do some of the casual, organic /modern ones! Which CAN BE less precise!! Come join us! We can be non-exact buddies!
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Maybe I could give it a try! Thanks for the encouragement. 
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Hey! If you really want to do no measuring, do a crazy quilt! Plus it’s stash-busting, and you can embellish. And use whatever fabric you have!
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This is the kit I have, but so far I’ve only gotten as far as opening the plastic & discovering I want to let it offgas a little before I work on it.
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WOW! Is there a video of that contraption in motion? It looks so complicated… I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
I’m just going to go ahead and show off the marvellous Pepe the King Prawn that @endymion made for me a while ago …
Some of you might remember seeing him on the old site. He has a little lever that makes him jump up and down - he is beautifully made and I love him!
I might not be able to join in this craftalong, but I’m enjoying seeing all the clever things you are planning and making!!
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Dear lord, I forgot about him until I saw him! Because he made my heart squeeze the last time too! Hahah!!! What good memories, and what A GREAT project! Utterly fantastic, @endymion!!!
HIS YIDDOL JACKET!!!
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Omg he’s awesome! 
I just love that hair, too!
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Haha! He jumped higher before I put his clothes on…
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They all do.
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SLAYYYYSSSS
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Pepe is amazing! Amazing! Oh my gosh.
I received a kaleidoscope kit from Lee Valley, it’s pretty sturdy. I think I will embellish it to make it funkier.
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I love kits.
Here is my son’s latest flip book.
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