my new passion

The pen and ink is still to be finished off with small amounts of colour..Patterns by Mary Owens. I just love her style. The quilt is 1/2 the layout of an around the world pattern..I love having different things on the go...

these are some of my drawings/lessons from the drawing course I am doing. I am really very pleased with my progress so far. Lessons are so nicely set out , they are a breeze to follow

folk art candle and holder

this cute little folk art candle and holder pattern came from one of my hundreds of books. It has been a fun exercise to help me break back into decorative painting. I used to do a lot a few years back but due to not doing any for so long I have lost the skill. So its back to practise, practise, practise

silk painting

silk painting from a recent workshop. I learnt lots of what not to do

getting creative

These are a few of the projects I have completed lately. The bag I hand embroidered with varigated DMC thread then quilted the bag. It received a first in our local show. The cats where a photo of an embroidery on a denim jacket that I saw on the net. I decided to paint them instead. The centre picture is a result of a work shop that I attended on the weekend. It is pen and wash. I am addicted. The picture isnt very clear but I am really pleased with my efforts. I went to the craft council at 10 in the morning and didnt leave until 4.30pm. The day before the same tutor (Pam) did silk painting as a workshop. I will post pictures once it is steamed. And my big news is.......drum roll..........I got champion exhibit in needlework for my whole cloth, hand quilted quilt at this years show. Yeah for me. lol

some projects I have been working on

These are a few of the things I have recently worked on. I really havent been doing much of anything. As soon as it turns cold I find it hard to settle down and craft

catching up with family and friends

I had an amazing time on holidays recently to the southern states. My two sons and I caught up together for the first time in three years. We had a wanderful time visiting my sister Pat in Melbourne. Unfortunately we all ended up with the flu and didnt get to do everything that we would have liked to but it was still wanderful

Harry turns three

Meet Harry the beautiful dog of my friend Ronnie. Harry turns 3 on the 6th of May so I hope he has a woofing good time. Happy birthday Harry

Do you think with the left or right side of your brain

You Are 55% Left Brained, 45% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

what does your favorite colour say about you

What Your Favorite Color Blue Says About You:

Emotional --- Affected --- Sensitive Peaceful --- Tranquil --- Connected Spiritual --- Experimental --- Deep

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

monogrammed pillow sham

I have started to make some monogrammed pillow shams for my bed and at the same time teach my self to thread paint.Using varigated thread has given an amazing highlighted lift to the thread painting. I will post the finished product when Im finished

An old favorite

I have recently been looking at quilt photos and noticed how my taste changes. 4 years ago I made the bottom quilt after completing a machine quilting workshop with Adina Sullivan, then 3 years ago I made the top quilt to help me give up smoking and Iadored the bright, vibrant fabrics. No pastels, country or pales colours for me. Bold and brilliant only. Now as much as I still love these quilts and have never been able to part with them, my colour preferences have totally changed to romantic florals and tamer colour ways. I wander if I will go full circle back to the brights

levi

both my boys have left home. Scott lives at the top of Australia in Darwin, Rolands at the bottom in Adelaide and Levi (our dog) and I are somewhere in the middle at Tennant Creek. Levi really misses the boys so I am helping her to make these lovely wall hangings. One each for the boys. I probably should say men, given they are 27 and 23 this year. Anyway after Levi posed so beautifully with her poster, I printed the photo on to fabric. I will now sandwhich, quilt, bind and put a hanging sleeve on each one.

personalised journals

I have been busy making these personalised journals and address books for family and friends. I purchased plain cheap books, then covered with scrap booking papers and embelished with lace, stickers, ribbon etc. Have have turned out lovely

brickwork

This was a truely fun piece to make. It brightens a rather dark hallway at my home. The bricks are machined peiced and flowers raw edge appliqued