Sunday, January 17, 2010

Time really Does Fly!


I don't know where the last week has gone.I suppose I have been organising bits and pieces. I forgot to bring any batting with me- which is proving a bit of a headache- as I am so used to using Matilda's Own and so happy with the product, that  I am not sure what else to use. I could kick myself for not bringing any! I also came away with only hand stitching  threads and as i have a number of things to make including a coloured version of the 72 MORE Ways Not to Stipple or Meander quilt for my upcoming book with Editions de Saxe I have been wondering what to do- thankfully Aurifil have come to rescue in the way of sponsorship- I am so grateful, as the collection of threads i had back home was at times called "enviable"- threads being an important element in the work I make.

 And I have made one or two bags this week- they are samples  for my friend Liwanag's  project for  the women she is teaching in the Phillipines- hopefully I can show images in my next blog.

And then there is getting familiar with your surroundings. the collage is of a little village about 5 minutes form here called Les Matelles. The centre of the village is medieval and has wonderful stone buildings and lots of stone arches. The day i took the photographs the light wasn't too wonderful but I will go back another day and see if I can't do better.it is very tempting to go out this morning as it is foggy- which would lend a certain atmosphere!

 Ahh the day is beckoning- and today i really must do something in my  paper journal- I had promised myself to  improve my journal habits but that too has flown with time!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

I even made my own journal with my own home made paper and I still don't do it! Too hard - mind all over the place - but gee I'm sewing! Two quilts away tomorrow with all their bits (statements, labels, and all the hanging bits!) in place! Yeah - Ta Dijanne for giving me wings! One of them is all about Lino prints! You gave me the courage to do it!

Hugz

Linda Robertus said...

How annoying about the batting - I could send you some Matilda's Own, if you want me too? Although I am sure there is some good stuff in Europe too!

Linda Robertus said...

That should be to, not too! (or do you want me to send myself over too, LOL! Wouldn't mind a trip to Europe!)