Yes, it has been pretty damp and gloomy here this week although still mild. However colder brighter weather is on the way thank goodness although I shall now have to move my fushia pots to the greenhouse to protect from frost. They have given lots of pleasure after the last weeks though.
There are still lots of leaves to fall from the trees although quite a few are now bare. I have continued my leaf theme on the Stitch Journal this week.
Last weekend I was playing with laying damp leaves onto wet watercolour paper and then dripping on acrylic inks. This was the best section of my first attempt. A subtle print and some blotchy ink!
This was the result of my second attempt with more water and more (non blotchy) paint.
Much happier with this. Also a few sponge print leaves onto a scrap bit of watercolour paper.
I had my sewing machine serviced at patchwork on Tuesday. A very nice man comes along with lots of fabric to sell and then sits and services sewing machines for the day. I was very impressed to learn that my lovely Bernina 1008 is worth more second hand now than I paid for it 20 years ago! She is not going anywhere though.
So on Wednesday out she came to be put through her paces and she purrs along beautifully. Remember the tea towels I bought a few weeks ago? Well, they are now two padded and quilted tray mats and very pretty they are too. If I get a chance I will be heading back to the garden centre for another couple.
And finally, I have finished the ripple blanket!
I finished off the edge with two rows of DC giving a neat and tidy, unfussy finish.
It will be heading off to the Care Leavers group later in the week.
So, that was my week - hope yours was a good one too and I will be back next week.
How nice to continue the leaf embroideries while watching the leaves fall. What will you do with the leaf prints? They're very pretty. Congratulations on finishing up the ripple blanket. Turned out great and finished just in time for the cooler weather, which we know will be here before we know it! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely creations here Lin .. I am loving your leaf themed creations. My Grandson loves to get large leaves from my section, put them under paper & gently rub crayons over them - it gives a wonderful effect. I am pleased to read your sewing machine is worth more - Bernina's never seem to lose value. Lovely placemats & ripple blanket. xx
ReplyDeleteLove seeing what you do with all the leaves. Pretty fabric in the tray mats. Nice masculine ripple blanket too.
ReplyDeleteI love whaty you have done with leaves! Ink would be lots of fun and it was a great idea using some watercolour paper. I love the results. The weather here has been much the same, wet and cool but we have had one or 2 warmer days. Not the usual almost summer weather we are used to. Love your crocheted blanket.
ReplyDeleteyou have had a productive week. the stitching journal is lovely to see and all the different effects with leaves. Farmer son said he had some good rain where he is which is perfect timing (farmers seem hard to please with the weather) The ripple blanket is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHugz
The leaves made a lovely response to autumn, didn't they!
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful Autumnal colours in your projects this week. Love those leaf prints.
ReplyDeleteAll of your leaves are so pretty, the stitchery and the prints. The ripple blanket finished nicely, too. You had a productive week!
ReplyDeleteI am really loving your Stitch Journal work...beautiful! Playing in sketcbooks is such fun. Beautiful crochet also. You've had a lovely creative time xx
ReplyDeleteYour pretty leaves would certainly brighten up a dull and gloomy week. I have never thought of using teatowels to make quilted items....they are so pretty. I will be looking at teatowels differently from now on after seeing those.
ReplyDeleteMore lovely stitches.
ReplyDeleteSome great results working with those leaves.
The tea towels have made gorgeous tray mats.
Fabulous ripple blanket finish.