in stitches

Joining up here as I thought it would be a good motivation to finally try and finish the quilt I started years some time ago.

 

Think I am the worlds slowest embroiderer..but small steps..

crate find

The sun came out so went walking on this beach

Saw these guys come and excercise their horses

 

and found this crate washed up after all the storms.
I carried it all the way back...now do I use it for wool or wood...?

PS Flamingoes in the distance

rainy day blues

 

 

 

 

Its raining its pouring...
some rain clouds on an recycled envelope canvas

Footnote: Thanks for all the sweet comments -it is however a technique I learnt on this course, so don't feel its right for me to post how it is done.

mixed messages

My first stitched canvas...a lesson from this great online course....

 

 

 

...becomes this little collage.

Littlecat not really that interested...

big on texture

Yesterday I was struck by all the patterns and texture on my walk on the Greenbelt. Very irritated I didn't have my camera,  my trusty Blackberry had to suffice.

The Border Collie got very bored waiting for us...

wrap it up....

 

 

 

I have discovered that the gelliboard makes a great base for stamping..

Some wrapping papers to stash away....

flower power

We made cupcake flowers in the continued hope that Spring will arrive soon....