A spring weekend and some patchwork

On Thursday I took Mum to her local park to see the carpet of crocus a friend had told me about.

It’s years since I’ve been there and it was so nice to see that the council have ploughed a lot of money into the upkeep of it.  

I’m on my second module of an online course - No Rules Patchwork. It involved cutting, stitching, rearranging, three different fabric pieces, then repeating the process again as many times as you want with the same fabrics.

JAYNE EMERSON TEXTILE COURSES

Like the first task I didn’t know where I was going with this piece until I thought of making it into a bag for the rubbish rotary cutter I’d bought for the course. At least it can’t annoy me if I can’t see it. Actually I’ve decided to send it back and invest in a decent one.

It’s Saturday again and as we can’t go over the hills to Todmorden for a potter round and a bit of lunch, I thought I might as well crack on with the next assignment on my course.

Using two  pieces of different fabric bonded together the cutting, stitching, rearranging, repeat process began again.

At college I always had to be told everything ten times, well I’m no different now.  I think I’m going to have to revisit the course videos a few times for it to sink in.

Nevertheless I’m happy with the little textile piece I’ve ended up with.  I may add some beads to it yet.

I treated myself to this beautiful journal from Kate at The Journal Shed. I’m nearly at the end of the one I’m using now and I’ve decided that this one will reflect the happier times we are moving into and I’ll hopefully 

be able to add little sketches and mementos of places we’ve been.

THE JOURNAL SHED

Look at the stunning day that followed last nights Snow Moon.

I hope everyone is keeping busy and cheerful.

We are moving forward now folk.

Lynn 

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A spring weekend and some patchwork

On Thursday I took Mum to her local park to see the carpet of crocus a friend had told me about.

It’s years since I’ve been there and it was so nice to see that the council have ploughed a lot of money into the upkeep of it.  

I’m on my second module of an online course - No Rules Patchwork. It involved cutting, stitching, rearranging, three different fabric pieces, then repeating the process again as many times as you want with the same fabrics.

JAYNE EMERSON TEXTILE COURSES

Like the first task I didn’t know where I was going with this piece until I thought of making it into a bag for the rubbish rotary cutter I’d bought for the course. At least it can’t annoy me if I can’t see it. Actually I’ve decided to send it back and invest in a decent one.

It’s Saturday again and as we can’t go over the hills to Todmorden for a potter round and a bit of lunch, I thought I might as well crack on with the next assignment on my course.

Using two  pieces of different fabric bonded together the cutting, stitching, rearranging, repeat process began again.

At college I always had to be told everything ten times, well I’m no different now.  I think I’m going to have to revisit the course videos a few times for it to sink in.

Nevertheless I’m happy with the little textile piece I’ve ended up with.  I may add some beads to it yet.

I treated myself to this beautiful journal from Kate at The Journal Shed. I’m nearly at the end of the one I’m using now and I’ve decided that this one will reflect the happier times we are moving into and I’ll hopefully 

be able to add little sketches and mementos of places we’ve been.

THE JOURNAL SHED

Look at the stunning day that followed last nights Snow Moon.

I hope everyone is keeping busy and cheerful.

We are moving forward now folk.

Lynn 

x

Never to old to stop learning

WHATS ON YOUR WORKDESK WEDNESDAY LINK

Look away from the screen now if you are a chocoholic as

this will not do your teeth or waistline any good.

They are made in Yorkshire and are delicious.

I found them in my favourite browsing shop 

THE LINEN GARDEN

As kids Mum would always buy us a comic or a toy after a

visit to the dentist. Well we had to have some

sort of treat after our vaccine jab.

Oh yes, I’m supposed to reporting on what’s on my desk.

Well surprise surprise there is something on it.

I’ve started an online textile course

The first assignment was constructing, deconstructing

and reconstructing a piece of striped fabric

into different patterns.

After a shaky start,  thinking I’d dropped a clanger

signing up, I got into my stride and now I’m fired up

for doing more.

The course is NO RULES PATCHWORK with

Textile Designer Jayne Emerson.

ONLINE COURSES

It’s been good to revisit some of my old art books

I’ve not looked to far forward into the course as I

might frighten myself witless.

In the meantime it’s keeping me out of mischief.

Can’t hang about this morning as it’s market day.

So I’ll pop back later and visit your desks.

Take care

Lynn

x

Never to old to stop learning

WHATS ON YOUR WORKDESK WEDNESDAY LINK

Look away from the screen now if you are a chocoholic as

this will not do your teeth or waistline any good.

They are made in Yorkshire and are delicious.

I found them in my favourite browsing shop 

THE LINEN GARDEN

As kids Mum would always buy us a comic or a toy after a

visit to the dentist. Well we had to have some

sort of treat after our vaccine jab.

Oh yes, I’m supposed to reporting on what’s on my desk.

Well surprise surprise there is something on it.

I’ve started an online textile course

The first assignment was constructing, deconstructing

and reconstructing a piece of striped fabric

into different patterns.

After a shaky start,  thinking I’d dropped a clanger

signing up, I got into my stride and now I’m fired up

for doing more.

The course is NO RULES PATCHWORK with

Textile Designer Jayne Emerson.

ONLINE COURSES

It’s been good to revisit some of my old art books

I’ve not looked to far forward into the course as I

might frighten myself witless.

In the meantime it’s keeping me out of mischief.

Can’t hang about this morning as it’s market day.

So I’ll pop back later and visit your desks.

Take care

Lynn

x

Not going out out kind of weekend

Not going out, outfit of the day

Toast dress 2020

Cardigan from 2x2 boutique in Ulverston, Cumbria

Fly London boots

Antique full length cotton petticoat 

Daisy brooch gifted by The Queens Drawers vintage trader

I did go out, but not out out as in to the pub.  I drove Mum to our

favourite farm shop to pick up some shopping for our neighbours

who are in their 90’s.  They love the currant teacakes and trifles.

Now the pensive look could be mistaken for being sad.

The truth is I was deciding whether to let the wandering welder have

the crust off the end of the freshly baked loaf I bought.

In the end it was a no brainer.  I’d rather give him my last Rolo than

let him have it heehee.

I said to Philip can you fix the little stool please.

It’s one I bought years ago from an antique shop in Kendal

for the grand price of £4.50

I bet the stuff he’s mending it with cost more than that.

Look at the name of it - Sticks Like Sh*t

Today I’m digging out some equipment I’ll need for an online

course I’m starting with textile artist Jayne Emerson.

NO RULES PATCHWORK LINK

And I’m carrying on with a February challenge set by Jayne.

I’m revisiting some of my old creative pieces triggered by a theme

everyday.  The word for this one is “Reverse”

Actually that’s Tuesday’s theme, so I’m in front of myself.

Thanks for popping by.

Let’s hope Boris gives us some good news later today.

Keep smiling, spring is on its way.

The crocus are out.

Lynn

X

Not going out out kind of weekend

Not going out, outfit of the day

Toast dress 2020

Cardigan from 2x2 boutique in Ulverston, Cumbria

Fly London boots

Antique full length cotton petticoat 

Daisy brooch gifted by The Queens Drawers vintage trader

I did go out, but not out out as in to the pub.  I drove Mum to our

favourite farm shop to pick up some shopping for our neighbours

who are in their 90’s.  They love the currant teacakes and trifles.

Now the pensive look could be mistaken for being sad.

The truth is I was deciding whether to let the wandering welder have

the crust off the end of the freshly baked loaf I bought.

In the end it was a no brainer.  I’d rather give him my last Rolo than

let him have it heehee.

I said to Philip can you fix the little stool please.

It’s one I bought years ago from an antique shop in Kendal

for the grand price of £4.50

I bet the stuff he’s mending it with cost more than that.

Look at the name of it - Sticks Like Sh*t

Today I’m digging out some equipment I’ll need for an online

course I’m starting with textile artist Jayne Emerson.

NO RULES PATCHWORK LINK

And I’m carrying on with a February challenge set by Jayne.

I’m revisiting some of my old creative pieces triggered by a theme

everyday.  The word for this one is “Reverse”

Actually that’s Tuesday’s theme, so I’m in front of myself.

Thanks for popping by.

Let’s hope Boris gives us some good news later today.

Keep smiling, spring is on its way.

The crocus are out.

Lynn

X