Sunday, July 10, 2011

A Very Productive Day



Having a nicely productive Sunday, which is nice. Sometimes I set out to do a lot and I'll be lucky if I get one thing done. Today therefore has been a lovely surprise. I have designed two clocks for some very lovely people I know. A pirate clock for a friends little boy, and a little boat for my darling little nephew. I even dug out an embroidery I started but never finished. I have plenty of those knocking about. I got it out and did a bit more to it, and I think I am happy enough with the outcome to finish mounting, I will do so shortly. It will be in my Etsy store soon enough. 



I even started progressing my next stumpwork piece, only drew it yesterday and already I have drawn the main lines, and appliqued fabric to circle it. I had a brainwave this morning. I think after another cuppa, I will just stab stitch down the circle then start picking out what threads I am going to work the tree in and other such details. Like with the last one I am going to take it bit by bit, no rushing. Then I will go on and work some more of my quilt, you know I think I might even get that done by Christmas. Which will be nice. 



Saturday, July 09, 2011

Next Stumpwork


Just starting to work out the design for the next stumpwork piece, since finishing the peacock I had the urge to start another. I had it in my minds eye how I would do it, and this morning it was just a matter of working out various sketches to get to that stage. Inspired again by another decoration. 


Can't wait to work out the next step, working out the threads and the fabrics...and this one is going to have a little extra sparkle......

Who won!



Ladies & Gents we have ourselves a winner!
Congratulations to Jenny! If you would like to either send me a direct message on my Etsy shop or leave me a little message. 

Well done! 

Thanks to everyone who participated there will be another competition in the future!