Tuesday 28 January 2014

European Folk Art Stitching

As soon as I saw this design I knew it was one I would have to stitch . . .

I am really drawn to the European Folk Art style of Sylvia's design, but rather than make it up into a cushion I stretched the finished piece over a canvas (pictured below hanging in a collection with Lynette Anderson's Our Home applique and Rosalie Quinlan's Heartsong stitchery).


The blue linen is something I've been wanting to work with for a while and I really like the effect of the tone on tone stitchery.


I love the mandala-like central medallion . . .


and the openness of the chain stitched outer leaves.


I like the satin stitch circles (although there were a few moments when I thought they would never be done) and I really enjoyed working the chain stitch. I think it gives such a depth and interest to the  stitching.

This is a style of stitching that I will definitely use again! I'm thinking large cushions. And lots of colour . . .


Pattern: Stitchery Cushion
Designer: Sylvia Frazer
Publication: http://sylviastitch.blogspot.com.au/

Fabric: Dress linen
Threads: DMC 932

Saturday 4 January 2014

28 Years Married


It's been 28 years since we became Mr and Mrs. 
In that time we've added . . .
2 Kids
7 Dogs
2 Cats
17 Homes
Way too many cars
 

This guy's had my heart since the very first day.

I can honestly say that it's been a wild and crazy ride so far - some bits planned and some not so much.

He's funny and smart. He's gentle and strong. He's intuitive and creative. And he chose me.

I can't wait to see what the next chapters bring . . . and I love that I get to share every bit of them with the love of my life!

Who can ask for anything more?



Wednesday 1 January 2014

Welcome 2014




Here's to  2014.

To hope and possibilities.
To learning something new.
To doing something useful.
To making a difference.
To love and laughter and friendship.
To good times, real connections and meaningful moments.

Happy New Year!



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