Cards And Colours.
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 4 Comments
I am always fascinated by the difference colour can make in any craft activity. When I am making cards I like to use the same design and just change around the colours or the papers. These two cards have the same layout but look so totally different contrasting bold and subtle colours. I need to make a few more of these.
Bird Houses Finished.
Posted on May 10, 2011 | 3 Comments
This is not something new. It has been waiting very patiently for me to finish the quilting and the binding.
You would think that something this small should have been quickly off the list. But it kept being put to the back of that list.
Nothing fancy on the back. I am surprised to see the pin marks still showing up on the backing fabric.
Stitching Progress.
Posted on May 8, 2011 | 5 Comments
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums out there. Enjoy your special day!
I have been working on this embroidery from Leanne Beasley of Leanne’s House. I only have to add the 3 butterflies – needle turn applique.
And also making slow progress on the jacobean embroidery.
Cat Quilt.
Posted on May 7, 2011 | 5 Comments
Still working on this one. I added a final border and some more snail trails in the corners. Just need a little more time to sandwich this and quilt. One day.
Butterfly Cards.
Posted on May 6, 2011 | 6 Comments
Just for something different, I sat down to catch up on my card making. I like to keep a little stockpile but have not kept up of late. I need to make quite a few more.
I like to try out a design in several different colourways. These all use SU papers.
Emerson.
Posted on May 5, 2011 | 8 Comments
Time to join in the picnic again with Melody over at The House On The Side Of The Hill. Take a visit there to see who else will be at the picnic. I am delighted to have the internet back and be able to join in again!
Emerson is a little bear that was given to me by the children in my class many years ago. We were travelling to the USA and he came with us. He appeared in many photos that were sent back to the class so they could follow our travels.
I have also included some of my favourite bear books. The stories of Corduroy were well loved by our children when they were little. I hope to share them with our grandchildren, too.
Little Stitches.
Posted on May 4, 2011 | 3 Comments
Lovely to be back. I really missed being able to check in on all that has been happening.
Really disappointed with the lack of service from Telstra – phone still not sorted out after 11 days!
I have been making the most of my time with quilts and embroideries. I decided to get on the band wagon and start the stitcheries by Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse in her book, Tis The Season. They are gorgeous little stitcheries and very quick and easy to complete.
I have chosen to use a Cottage Garden thread called Running Postman ( love that!). It varies in colour from a pinkish red through to a pinkish brown. I have also strayed from the colours in the sample. I am looking at including greens and having a red to match the thread.
I have also been trying out a different type of needle. I have always used an embroidery needle but recently have been encouraged to try a longer quilt basting needle. After only a short while I have found it very easy to use and it seems to give me a lot more control over my stitches. It doesn’t suit everyone but I am always prepared to try new ideas and see for myself.
Apologies.
Posted on April 26, 2011 | 3 Comments
Sorry that I have not replied or listed comments. A Telstra cable in the area has been damaged and we are told it will not be repaired for at least a week. No landline. No internet! I have had to resort to sitting in Maccas just to have a quick catch up. I will be back on deck as soon as repairs are made. Thanks.
A Few More Rabbits.
Posted on April 23, 2011 | 2 Comments
We all know that rabbits multiply easily so it should be of no surprise that there are more of them here.
This one is still a favourite from the Easter copy of Homespun from last year.
More playing with felt. These are made with a free pattern from Purl Bee.
…………… Easter Bunny can’t be far away!
Playing With Eggs.
Posted on April 22, 2011 | 4 Comments
Just playing with felt to make a few eggs……. and thinking of Easter.
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