More Playing!

Stamping on some blocks that have been hanging around here for far too long.

The stamp was made from a Styrofoam pizza base. Not a lover of Styrofoam as a concept but when it can be put to a use such as this....

This block had one layer done in a pale grey, before adding a bold stamp of dark.

I am planning to turn these into some small cushions.

Well that is the plan...don't hold your breathe...
At the moment I am finding the painting fast and enjoyable ...not so much the stitching ...family life creates far too many interruptions ...not complaining ...just saying :)

One of those interruptions was my baby girl turning 18 last Friday!!!
Note to self....wait for the cake to cool before adding the chocolate cream filling!!!
I can normally make a mean sponge cake so why when it counts did this one turn out so bad?
It tasted okay though and as I  explained to the birthday girl, it was made with love:)

Playing!

One of the good thing about giving a workshop is that I get to play.

fabric friday

using up left over paint

playing in Photoshop

Why is it.....?

Why is it that no matter how much work you put into a piece the magic only begins when you trim and bind?
Guess what I am doing today!

Striped Pieced Landscapes

One of the best things about teaching a class is seeing the variety of interpretations.
Here in various stages of completion is some of the lovely work done by the Wednesday Stitchers of Neath, here in South Wales. It is a good thing that the class took place on Wednesday, (the clue is in the name) because two days later I would not have been able to get there!

Hope you are enjoying the weather, wherever you are this weekend!

Light!

I have just posted this over on The Prayer Flag Project blog.

I haven't done one for a while, and I had forgotten how much I benefit from doing them.

Apart from the obvious emotional benefits, I find them a great way to try out something a bit different, be it style, techniques or materials. It is also a great way to use up scraps.

On this flag I used some painted calico that turned out to be a bit heavy for use in any of my pieces. I  played around with some fabric marker pens and puff paint.
Got to use up some embroidery floss too; I have owned it for at least twenty years!

Why not pop over to The Prayer Flag Project blog and take a look.
As I have recently taken over the admin of this blog I would love it if you got involved :)

Sounds Like A Plan!

Here is the finished table runner, using these hand painted fabrics. It has been delivered and well received.
I found it impossible to get a decent full length shot as it is quite long and I can't get outside to take photos at the moment.

Now that all the festivities are well over I am focusing on what I need to doing this year.

I shall be at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham again this year, but before that I will have a booth at the Spring Knitting and Stitching show in London. I am working on some new designs and praying for some sunshine so that I can get lots of fabric painted!

the back

I am also looking forward to getting out and about teaching around the country this year.

So I just need to crack on and Make More Stuff!
Sounds like a plan :)

Linking up with Off the Wall Friday. Why not join in?