Bobbins, blogs, builders & Bollyanne

We have had a lovely day with blog friend Anne of  REDANNE

Look at the fantastic bobbin pin cushions we made under Anne's guidance.

After lunch while Kikki our papillon looked on we made these gift bags which Anne had done a template for from a Lindt chocolate bag.  Clever lady.

I know you are looking in Anne and we promised not to send you anything for giving us yet another wonderful crafting day, but we didnt promise not to send David anything.  Tell him to look out for a new magazine coming his way. Hee Hee !  We can't wait for your next visit when we will be painting on canvas.
Good luck with the builders.

Bobbins, blogs, builders & Bollyanne

We have had a lovely day with blog friend Anne of  REDANNE

Look at the fantastic bobbin pin cushions we made under Anne's guidance.

After lunch while Kikki our papillon looked on we made these gift bags which Anne had done a template for from a Lindt chocolate bag.  Clever lady.

I know you are looking in Anne and we promised not to send you anything for giving us yet another wonderful crafting day, but we didnt promise not to send David anything.  Tell him to look out for a new magazine coming his way. Hee Hee !  We can't wait for your next visit when we will be painting on canvas.
Good luck with the builders.

What's on my workdesk today.......

Last week we started stitch sampling for our Alchemy course.  I am designing a decorative half apron inspired by the floral textile art of Barbara Jepson who was brought up in Salford, Manchester, UK, and rarely saw real flowers as a child.

I picked up some lovely French Chambray fabrics at the Trafford Craft Event last week and have ordered some hemp which i am going to use as the main piece of the apron. 

www.naturaleigh.co.uk

  Here' one layout I am playing about with.  It will be a series of pockets with some laid over others.  This is by no means my final idea, I've got loads on the go.

I might do a lacy pinny

this is a very vibrant combination

Stay tuned for more instalments.

For now though have a look around some more desks at

WOYWW

If you live in the UK near Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire and fancy a day out check out the workshops at
NORTHERN LIGHT ART STUDIOS
I might come with you

What's on my workdesk today.......

Last week we started stitch sampling for our Alchemy course.  I am designing a decorative half apron inspired by the floral textile art of Barbara Jepson who was brought up in Salford, Manchester, UK, and rarely saw real flowers as a child.

I picked up some lovely French Chambray fabrics at the Trafford Craft Event last week and have ordered some hemp which i am going to use as the main piece of the apron. 

www.naturaleigh.co.uk

  Here' one layout I am playing about with.  It will be a series of pockets with some laid over others.  This is by no means my final idea, I've got loads on the go.

I might do a lacy pinny

this is a very vibrant combination

Stay tuned for more instalments.

For now though have a look around some more desks at

WOYWW

If you live in the UK near Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire and fancy a day out check out the workshops at
NORTHERN LIGHT ART STUDIOS
I might come with you

Blog friends and an apron

 I'm working on samples now for my apron.  I have plenty of ideas on the go.  Deciding which to go with will be my problem.

 I will show a few more tomorrow.

But look at this wonderful surprise that came through the post. It is from blog friend Claire and the book is hand made, its fantastic as is the beautifully painted tin heart.  Thank you very much Claire.

Blog friends and an apron

 I'm working on samples now for my apron.  I have plenty of ideas on the go.  Deciding which to go with will be my problem.

 I will show a few more tomorrow.

But look at this wonderful surprise that came through the post. It is from blog friend Claire and the book is hand made, its fantastic as is the beautifully painted tin heart.  Thank you very much Claire.

WHAT'S ON MY WORKDESK TODAY......

 

You might well ask. Nothing as I've been to London with my hubby Philip.  Not to see the Queen but we did see Camden Lock Markets, its really buzzing and has a great atmosphere.  If you are down there don't miss it.

Look at the vibrant colours in this shop and what a lovely man the owner was, I really enjoyed chatting to him. 

  WWW.ARAUCARIA.CO.UK

We had a day at Spitalfields and had lunch in VERDE AND CO. The shop front and interior stood out from all the usual Starbucks, Pret A Manger and Pizza Huts. The homemade soup and bread were delightful so were the people who worked there.  You couldnt stop looking round at the interior it was fascinating with a real olde worlde charm.

Sunday afternoon saw us in Covent Garden then onto the 5pm showing of the Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre..... Fantastic !!!

I did do a little bit of work on my Alchemy course but only had limited resources with me so I just did a bit of sampling. This week we start the stitch sampling properly... say no more, lets just see what next week reveals.

Now don't forget to go and have a look at some more desks, here's a link

WOYWW

WHAT'S ON MY WORKDESK TODAY......

 

You might well ask. Nothing as I've been to London with my hubby Philip.  Not to see the Queen but we did see Camden Lock Markets, its really buzzing and has a great atmosphere.  If you are down there don't miss it.

Look at the vibrant colours in this shop and what a lovely man the owner was, I really enjoyed chatting to him. 

  WWW.ARAUCARIA.CO.UK

We had a day at Spitalfields and had lunch in VERDE AND CO. The shop front and interior stood out from all the usual Starbucks, Pret A Manger and Pizza Huts. The homemade soup and bread were delightful so were the people who worked there.  You couldnt stop looking round at the interior it was fascinating with a real olde worlde charm.

Sunday afternoon saw us in Covent Garden then onto the 5pm showing of the Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre..... Fantastic !!!

I did do a little bit of work on my Alchemy course but only had limited resources with me so I just did a bit of sampling. This week we start the stitch sampling properly... say no more, lets just see what next week reveals.

Now don't forget to go and have a look at some more desks, here's a link

WOYWW

Goodies from London

 

Here are the goodies I bought in London, very multicultural.

 The set of three Indian recycled paper boxes were £6 and I could not resist the leather flowers which were made in Chili and are actually hairslides.

 I bought them all from a shop in Camden Lock Market Hall.  

Pop back tomorrow to see some photo's I took of the inside of the shop.

 WWW.ARAUCARIA.CO.UK

You might be wondering about the black and white photo... Its Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and her artist husband Diego Rivera.  After studying her at college and seeing the film with Salma Hyaak playing Frida, I got hooked on the music and just love the story of their lives.  I bought the A5 size print to add to the sepia picture wall in my bedroom

We arrived home from London to find this lovely mail art had arrived from my friend Mo in Scotland.  Philip instantly recognised it as Mo's work. Isn't it pretty.

Also a book that will be good for my Alchemy online embroidery course. I will have to tell the others about it.

I know Helen will kill me but I had to show you this picture of her hard at work on my blanket.  She has been at it for months. What a star.

Goodies from London

 

Here are the goodies I bought in London, very multicultural.

 The set of three Indian recycled paper boxes were £6 and I could not resist the leather flowers which were made in Chili and are actually hairslides.

 I bought them all from a shop in Camden Lock Market Hall.  

Pop back tomorrow to see some photo's I took of the inside of the shop.

 WWW.ARAUCARIA.CO.UK

You might be wondering about the black and white photo... Its Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and her artist husband Diego Rivera.  After studying her at college and seeing the film with Salma Hyaak playing Frida, I got hooked on the music and just love the story of their lives.  I bought the A5 size print to add to the sepia picture wall in my bedroom

We arrived home from London to find this lovely mail art had arrived from my friend Mo in Scotland.  Philip instantly recognised it as Mo's work. Isn't it pretty.

Also a book that will be good for my Alchemy online embroidery course. I will have to tell the others about it.

I know Helen will kill me but I had to show you this picture of her hard at work on my blanket.  She has been at it for months. What a star.