Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Sneak Peek

This is my first "solo" post, well not quite solo, Abby is helping me.  I am finding this quite stressful but I must keep going.

Here is a sneak peek at a new project, well at least a project in the planning - applique and then embellish, embellish, embellish


These gorgeous fabrics are going to be cut into flower shapes and then appliqued and embellished with embroidered stems.
I did mention that this was a "sneak peek" so that is all for now more to come as I start cutting and stitching.  The leaves are turning so winter is coming will try and share some of this glorious colour with you next time, till then happy stitching.
V

Sunday, April 4, 2010

My Inspiration

I felt it high time that I did a post. Please understand that I am still getting aquainted with this blogging thing, it will take a little time but I will get there.
I thought I would share with you a little corner of my cottage and where I gain some of my inspiration.I fell in love with the scallop on this cabinet.
I like to draw , some days in my garden I see toadstools and daisies , this can inspire some of my illustrations.








 
 
I love Vintage , these old knitting needles provoke many wonderful thoughts of the garments made in the past, what were they and who wore them hmm
Oops , this photo has landed sideways, never mind you'll get the idea if you turn your head on its side. I also inspired by the colour red and find it easy to whip up a few sewing implements.

yes you guessed it another place to store all your sewing goodies and in my favourite colour.
I hope this Easter you manage to find some inspiration from your surroundings.

Happy Easter

V