Visiting Kitty Harri

Kitty is a mosiac artist who has a wonderful sculpture garden in the mountains near Granada in Southern Spain. We spent a wonderful day there and came home with lots of ideas. We would have loved to do one of her mosiac workshops but we didn't think we would be able to get it back on the plane.

 

 

Deepest Winter

I had another go using the Ikea square frames and some scraps. I made two little winter landscape scenes. I was only going to do one but it looked so lovely with my twig tree that I decided to keep the first one and change the second as it didn't look quite like the West Cork farmhouse I had intended.

 

I need to get some of the rectangular frames next. I want to try using some of my stash of old Irish postcards with stitching and perhaps some old lace and buttons. I love this new ideas creative stage and want to start right now! How will I fix the postcards to the stitchings? Perhaps I will use ribbon as a frame or on the corners because it would be a shame to stitch into them or stick them down. I think I might scan the message on the back and add that to the back of the frame. Some of them are really interesting but the ones I like best are the ones that say "come to tea tomorrow". I know we have text now but how nice to get a lovely postcard in your letter box in the morning.

 

 

 

Time to try something different

I have really enjoyed having my winter jewellery workshop in place. I have dipped in and out every few days and loved seeing what combinations I could come up with to make the most of the lampwork beads.  It is time to pack it all away now and do something different. I need to order some supplies and have everthing ready for my next beading day with Maureen and her friends in March.

 

I had to keep one of these for myself so I choose the purple with the cube crystals and the green seed beads. I did clear out my necklaces first though and took apart ones I am not using anymore.

 

 

No more socks??

I have felt the cold this winter and wanted a pair of fingerless mittens to wear when I am on the computer. I decided to raid my stash of sock wool and have a go with 4 needles. I have really enjoyed the construction of these so I think I will make a few more pairs as presents for next Christmas. Does this mean sock knitting is finished? No Way! Socks are great when you are out and about as there are long bits when you just knit round and round. The best bit though is people are really curious about what you are doing and will come over to talk to you. So I must hunt now for a little bag for my mitten projects.

 

 

Seascraps

After finishing my hearts I took a notion to do some pictures using scraps of fabric. He is my new Seascraps Series. I really enjoyed keeping these very simple. My stash of shells came in handy but I must visit Cunnamore and Coral Strand to collect some more. I think I might do some Landscraps too, perhaps moorlands??

 

 

Santa has been to visit

My lovely sister knows me SO well. Here is the bag she bought me. It transforms into a bucket bag too so it will be perfect for my new stitching bag. It even has a little notebook for capturing inspiration when it strikes.

 

 

Frosty Fred

Kevin made me a snowman for the front doorstep. I helped by making a scarf. I think this one looks a bit lonely so we have to find some more logs to make a companion. I was also busy making rag wreaths. Here is one in Di's new home. I made 2 nautical ones and a sea one too. Now who needs an Easter one?