It's all about the slow burn projects at my place at the moment. I've got the white quilt, a bit of stitchery, the car crochet & a bit of knitting. There are also quite a few projects that have been put on the back burner waiting for more time.
I think perhaps a few too many things on the go - meaning I'm getting no where fast with any of them...sigh.
FINALLY there's a bit of action on the landscape front.
I had a picture of the type of thing I wanted in my flickr favourites but this is so much better than I could have imagined. I can't wait until the "sashing" is planted. Just hugely exciting really.
I'm going in search of an outdoor table top this arvo & then catching up on some creative spaces from yesterday.
Happy weekend lovely folk. x
just saying.
I do not fold my tea towels vertically, I fold horizontally.
I've got a crick in my neck from admiring my growing collection of bloggy tea towel souvenirs ... so I've fashioned my own.
Not really sure if these guys are happy or running for their lives...
I'm a glass half full kind of girl so I'm ... choosing to see them as happy ... choosing happy for me & for my lovely family too ... & choosing a happy weekend for you all.
Mucking around with pencil & paper in a bit of down time from the hook. Doodling, writing, scribbling & trying to figure out how to make my homework look semi decent. I'm not at all comfortable with the pencils. ARGH!
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Just a teensy bit of x(ing) going on.
A fair bit of movie watching & coffeeing & hanging with the kids too.
Do pop in & add your link if you're playing along this week.
begin today & I've decided to surrender to them (for the first week at least).
I'm taking a little break & will see you in a week or two.
This slide frame pendant was fashioned yesterday. I do love a bit of drama! Such a huge production for such a ridiculous piece of "jewellery".
See you soon...
& getting no place fast.
I had the very best of intentions for keeping my hands busy this weekend. Things went haywire, as they are prone to do when you've got kids & I spent most of the weekend behind the steering wheel.
So...the plans will have to wait. Bring on the holidays I say, I'm ready.
Did you know that lovely Melbourne girl Michelle is making some VERY exciting plans of her own? Do you think that you could help her out by taking her super quick little survey? She's ace & it's all about fabric!
This is the finished mini for The Downunder Doll Quilt Swap organised by Kate.
The centre panel is embroidered using stem, chain stitch & a fair few frenchies too. You don't see much stumpwork about on blogs so I thought I'd break a bit of that out too.
The outside 3D border/quilty bit is based on the scrappy number I picked up at the antique shop.
I really hope my partner likes it.
Have a fabulous weekend everyone.
It's all about "on the go".
The kids have athletics today so I won't be around. I'm prepared though, I've been slowly working away on this crochet piece during swimming lessons & music lessons. It just stays in the car & when I get half an hour here & there I've got something to keep me busy.
Lovely space from last week right here.
Have a good day today everyone. I'll catch you next week.
Today is my only home day this week.
I'm not wasting a second.
Shall be on the sofa under a granny blanket...mini on my lap...binding like a woman possessed...watching listening to rubbish on the teev if you need anything.
Not such a huge leap was it?
Just a whole lot more stylish with the matching pins. I'm having such a lot of fun with these. Perhaps I need to fashion a bag & hat or maybe a pair of shoes to really set the ensemble off...
I'm on a HUGE learning curve with the new computer. My old laptop is a genuine dinosaur and the new machine really needs a licence to drive! I'm back on the old girl uploading pics & posting. Nothing's saved on the new slick number yet but really the making is more appealing.
Patiently waiting.
It was a bit of a business I can assure you. The lovely flimsy drapery that is Liberty does have its drawbacks. I think I've got is sussed out now though.
I'm sure you can guess where these guys are headed.
This is the result of my speed crafting session yesterday. I was lucky enough to be gifted some Liberty recently. I know, I know - pea green you should be. Stylish cuff to be worn to work, out to lunch or out on the town...
& if the mood for hand piecing strikes - you're good to go.
I wonder if maybe you could wear it inside out & fix your arthritic wrists too?
Happy weekending.
So, the whole promise post from yesterday has totally retarded me. Instead of breaking out the white I've been to pick up an old (but new to me) desk, cleaned up a bit in the craft room, chatted on the phone, done a bit of knitting, drunk coffee, spoken of all manner of pinkery, been computer shopping & just generally avoided the (white) elephant in the room.
The brain's working overtime on a whole swag of other things I want to be making.
Overworking brain got me thinking about Tania's post & magnolias.
We call them "Promise Trees". Those buds appear while the weather is bleak, they promise to bloom - to bring the spring. They deliver!
So today I'm channelling my inner magnolia.
Hello!
I hope you've had a gorgeous weekend.
Melbourne has turned on another rainy miserable day today. The girls & I have spent the day in the craft room though so I'm not complaining.
I'm wondering if you might be able to help me out? I would really like to know your very favourite foodie blogs.
If you're a reader of cooking blogs please leave your recommendations in the comments.
Thanks muchly in advance.
See you tomorrow.
Kirsty
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