What's on my workdesk today

New year, new challenge, thats probably what a lot of us are saying.

I have taken up a 12 week online course with contemporary embroiderer Karen Ruane

KAREN RUANE BLOG LINK 

I am a massive fan of the work of textile artist BARBARA JEPSON, a founder member of the Ten Plus Textile Group in the UK.  Using her floral work as my starting point my aim is to create a book of design ideas which will lead to an end piece.  I'm not clear what that will be yet, it could be in the form of a piece of art or something practical.  Its upto the individual what they use for materials, even choosing to use a combination such as fabric and paper.  I know I will enjoy the process starting with

gathering of requirements ie . sketchbook, notebook, research material. The challenge for me will be producing an end piece and the embroidery part.

I spent last night going through old magazines and cutting out gorgeous pictures and words.

Then yesterday I enjoyed looking through my library of books, some which I had not dipped into for some time.

As I go along I hope you will enjoy my journey.

Here's the link to see what other people have got on their desks this week.

WOYWW

What's on my workdesk today

New year, new challenge, thats probably what a lot of us are saying.

I have taken up a 12 week online course with contemporary embroiderer Karen Ruane

KAREN RUANE BLOG LINK 

I am a massive fan of the work of textile artist BARBARA JEPSON, a founder member of the Ten Plus Textile Group in the UK.  Using her floral work as my starting point my aim is to create a book of design ideas which will lead to an end piece.  I'm not clear what that will be yet, it could be in the form of a piece of art or something practical.  Its upto the individual what they use for materials, even choosing to use a combination such as fabric and paper.  I know I will enjoy the process starting with

gathering of requirements ie . sketchbook, notebook, research material. The challenge for me will be producing an end piece and the embroidery part.

I spent last night going through old magazines and cutting out gorgeous pictures and words.

Then yesterday I enjoyed looking through my library of books, some which I had not dipped into for some time.

As I go along I hope you will enjoy my journey.

Here's the link to see what other people have got on their desks this week.

WOYWW

We are off then .......

Today we are going to stay with my sister in Witney, Oxford for a few days.  I haven't seen her since Christmas so I am quite excited.  We've got lots planned starting off with ART IN ACTION at Waterperry.  This is a massive art festival with every type of art and craft you can think off.  Empty purse stuff, oh and we have to wear wellies.

.http://www.artinaction.org.uk/

"Mum help me"

I will just show you the tag I made for this weeks theme of "SEA BIRDS" at the TAG TUESDAY CHALLENGE.  Click on the link and see what other people did as well.

WWW.TAGTUESDAY.BLOGSPOT.CO.UK

Last week's theme was "SWIMMING"

Link for - Derek the duck goes for Gold 

 FINALLY

I can't go off without saying a big thank you to my blogland friend Mo in Scotland.

 Without going into detail something horrible happened this week to my Mum and Mo knew how upset she has been and sent this beautiful flower arrangement for her. 

 THANK YOU MO.

And thank you to all my blogland friends you are all a great caring, sharing gang. Happy birthday to Logan too.

See you next week if I don't manage to link up somewhere along the way.

Lynn and the Doodly Birds

WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK 

We are off then .......

Today we are going to stay with my sister in Witney, Oxford for a few days.  I haven't seen her since Christmas so I am quite excited.  We've got lots planned starting off with ART IN ACTION at Waterperry.  This is a massive art festival with every type of art and craft you can think off.  Empty purse stuff, oh and we have to wear wellies.

.http://www.artinaction.org.uk/

"Mum help me"

I will just show you the tag I made for this weeks theme of "SEA BIRDS" at the TAG TUESDAY CHALLENGE.  Click on the link and see what other people did as well.

WWW.TAGTUESDAY.BLOGSPOT.CO.UK

Last week's theme was "SWIMMING"

Link for - Derek the duck goes for Gold 

 FINALLY

I can't go off without saying a big thank you to my blogland friend Mo in Scotland.

 Without going into detail something horrible happened this week to my Mum and Mo knew how upset she has been and sent this beautiful flower arrangement for her. 

 THANK YOU MO.

And thank you to all my blogland friends you are all a great caring, sharing gang. Happy birthday to Logan too.

See you next week if I don't manage to link up somewhere along the way.

Lynn and the Doodly Birds

WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK