Yesterday I spotted these poppies on our morning walk. So happy to see that there are still pops of cheerful red here and there. :-) It won’t last for much longer. Soon the red/orange will…
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Some of the sketching that has been distracting me from stitching. :-) The exercise for the spread above is about adding secondary sketches. Something I’d never thought about doing before. Learning stuff already! :-) I’m…
View PostSome of the sketching that has been distracting me from stitching. :-) The exercise for the spread above is about adding secondary sketches. Something I’d never thought about doing before. Learning stuff already! :-) I’m…
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Today is the day of the last pattern in the August Mandala Stitchalong. This week it’s featuring paisley patterns. Paisleys are one of my favourite pattern element type things. All curvy and ornamental. Perfect pairing…
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Yesterday I came across this photo of a pattern I made a few years ago. Elizabeth I – Gloriana. It was nice to see her again! :-) And I realised that the pattern wasn’t in…
View PostYesterday I came across this photo of a pattern I made a few years ago. Elizabeth I – Gloriana. It was nice to see her again! :-) And I realised that the pattern wasn’t in…
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The poppy season is almost over, but there are still some beauties hanging on. Like this one I spotted outside the library. I guess I’ll have to find another plant to obsess about… :-) I…
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The other day I did say that I promise this is not going to turn into Carina’s Sketchblog, and I stand by that! Buuuut!! I have signed up for an online course called Sketchbook Design…
View PostThe other day I did say that I promise this is not going to turn into Carina’s Sketchblog, and I stand by that! Buuuut!! I have signed up for an online course called Sketchbook Design…
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Today starts the second week of the August Mandala Stitchalong. I got started a bit last night. I’m using some of my all time favourite DMC colours in this one. Because why not?! :-D There…
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A wee reminder for anyone who wants to join the August Mandala Stitchalong: on Monday the price goes up to £10, so do sign up before then for just £7.00! One of the patterns is…
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