i am making good, but slow, progress on my mirror frame. i measure constantly as i go. with a pattern like this, i need to make sure that i keep my lines straight... never rely on the pieces to do that. the cumulative effect of even the slightest variations in the sizes of pieces will throw you off very quickly.

for reference points, i use the center markings, center markings between the repeats, and the distance from the edge of the base, to name a few. i will usually use multiple reference points when beginning the pattern... and always measure more than once. so far, i am happy with my degree of precision...

today, i have been figuring out how to layout the repeating pattern. my preliminary calculations told me that the pattern would fit with only a bit of finessing required... i had about 1/2" more in the frame's length and width than the pattern repeats needed.

i have finished the borders for the mirror frame. also, in one corner, i have glued the pattern that will repeat.

lately, i have been pondering the meanings of the terms art, fine art, and craft. apparently, i have found something here worth exploring, but i cannot yet put it into words in a satisfactory way.

here are a couple more hawaiian rules for you.

hawaiian rule # 2: the best things in life aren't things.

hawaiian rule #7: age is relative: when you're over the hill, you pick up speed.