Gracie, blogging at Needles, Pins, and Dragonflies, invited me to join the
Blog Hop Around the World
Grace has a fabulous blog. She usually has oodles of projects in the works, participates in swaps, round robins, + exchanges. Her tatting is beautiful! Take a peek and enjoy her needlework, tatting, sewing, and beautiful garden/nature photos. Btw - chocolate. Grace enjoys chocolate, tea (after morning coffee), and collects thimbles.
To continue the global hop -- don't miss these great sites:
CathyB blogging at With Needle + Thread.
Cathy has spectacular hardanger + needlework projects on her blog, many from special workshops and events. Her stitching and finishing are marvelous. In addition to Cathy's projects, i enjoy the special posts about Hovej Embroidery and about her Mom (who tats)! Enjoy traveling along with Cathy and enjoy her special blog.
Barbara, blogging at Mainley Stitching.
Barbara has a wonderful blog with animals, creative needlework & projects PLUS the family 'chateau chaos' activities. In addition to Cathy's blog [above], this is one of the first few blogs I ever read! In addition to needlework, I've always enjoyed the animal and garden photographs. Following Barbara's writing/posts is always a pleasure - never know what she will showcase in her near-daily posts.
1. What am I working on?
Stitching workshop piece - Old Saybrooke Sampler
Bent Creek - Autumn Row
C Street Samplerworks - Mary Hannah Gipson Sampler
Biscornu SAL
Scarlet Letter (Year w/Scarlet Letter)
Homespun elegance pieces
In my tatting bag:
a couple workshop pieces from Lace Day[s]
Mini-tats book
Japanese tatting kit + couple patterns
Half-embellished origami bag with tatting motifs and edges.
Also enjoy my small pin loom (weaving), sewing - esp origami bags, fabric flower making/embellishing w tatting, sketching / drawing, punch needle [other things in the works, too]
2. How does my work differ from others?
3. Why do I write/create what I do?
I have no idea. I just start itching to be creative and I find projects speak louder than words. It is fun to follow a pattern-make small changes so it remains unique. Or, a bit more challenging - to have an idea and follow thru to a 'finish'... or, you know - buy a pattern because it inspires you!!!
4. How does my writing/creating process work?
For many years, i have had problems sleeping. And, when I settle down and focus on an in-hand project, I can relax, rest, and it has a restorative effect.
For many years, i have had problems sleeping. And, when I settle down and focus on an in-hand project, I can relax, rest, and it has a restorative effect.
