Stop...Collaborate...

No I am not suddenly quoting Vanilla Ice....there is a reason though why I might have seemed as though I was starting off down that line, I am in the process of working on a collaboration with the very sweet, and highly talented Heidi Burton. Details are still being worked on but its hoped between us we will come up with some super fun pieces and I must say its really has been quite the creative kick I've needed. With this and the lovely sun starting to make its presence known I am feeling far more inspired. So I can't wait to start working on it. Though I do have to finish up some prep and get it over to the lovely Miss Burton.

What else is happening in my world well aside from a very super busy time at work, at slight annoying issue with the neighbour upstairs there isn't much to report on other than I had a huge clear out of my crafting stuff I have been threatening it for years and finally pulled my finger out. Though I have a couple more boxes left to go (I've started and will finish in Easter) I have put up several bags and boxes worth of crafting stuff up on freecycle whilst a good chunk of it could have actually could of been sold I just really didn't want to be dealing with listing it all. Lazy but really the idea of it all going to one good home seems a much better way of doing it.

There is one exciting bit of news though I have finally booked my sort of mini once in a lifetime holiday! I am going to Washington DC on my own in October and I can't flipping wait! I've been wanting to do it for so long and now its finally happening. Hotel and flights have been booked and paid for and now all I need to do is plan what I want to see and do and do a spot of research. 

And now its time for me to pull my finger out get dressed, perhaps do a spot of baking and some more stitching!

If anyone has any crafting based places to go in DC be it a store, gallery etc then leave me a comment.

Pastel Patches Mini Wall Clock

I must be on a roll lately, my promise which was to do a bit every night didn't quite work out this week but I have at the very least been making more than I ever have done! Look I cranked out another clock! It was a bit of a challenge this one because of the centre, where the piping gets pushed out owing to the clock mechanism but it just about works. 

Tick Tock

Another clock to add to the collection though as much as I am happy with the outcome, I am less than happy with the photography, just can't seem to get it right today. Another battle for another day, it is however listed. Just check out my Etsy store. Click on the tab above.

A Little Curio

For those who wondered what it looked like once finished.... I was aiming for a strange little specimen, a little bit of a odd nature in a little curio box. I was rather pleased with the outcome it's very tactile. I almost inclined to make another one and put it in the same small glass box. 

Spontaneity

One quick doodle can lead to one quick bit of stitching.

I hope you enjoy looking at it as much as I do.

Thoroughly enjoyed this spontaneous spot of stitching.

Making a Promise

Playing

In which I make a promise to myself not to be lazy. 


I made a promise to myself this afternoon, but I wonder how long it will last. It's one of the reasons I don't bother making these sort of promises usually because I end up forgetting it or changing my mind. However, this time I hope it will be different.


What is this promise?


It's to do more crafting, and not waste my time in the evenings, using that old excuse of being tired or not bothered. It's such a waste, I can do half an hour in the evenings! I can do this! I hate having nothing to show for a week when I used to do so much, even when working. Sure my work time has changed, I am no longer part-time so I don't have the extra time in the mornings to work on bits. Why should I let that stop me from doing something that actually in the long run makes me relax, otherwise you get stuck in a rut or just mull over work and where is the fun in that??!


So I make this pledge to do more with my time!


Can someone keep me going? Prod me occasionally or send me a nice link to a inspirational website?

Working on a new clock, something akin to patchwork..

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