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Monday 11 January 2010

Snow Brooch And Sketches







Hello,
I thought you may like to see a few sketches I made at the weekend and a new tree brooch, listed on etsy today.
It was bitterly cold here, perfect for staying indoors and stitching.
I did venture out on Saturday, to a work shop at the Embroiderers guild in Leamington Spa.
We experimented with transfer dyes, painting and stenciling, then ironing the dyes from the paper on to different types of synthetic fabrics including fine nets and lace.
It was a very interesting day and I came home with lots of samples, of which I still need to photograph.
Today we had a little more snow but it has not been quite as cold, and it looks like we are over the worst of it here.
Hope you have a good week.x






15 comments:

Unknown said...

Looks like you had fun over the weekend. Your sketchbook drawings are beautiful.
I was wondering if you ever took a course with Linda or Laura Kemshall? "Design Matters"
I've been a fan for years and get their monthly newsletter. Wish I lived closer so I could take a workshop with them.

Carol said...

Just had to stop by and say how exquisite your drawings are. I look at your blog often and am often struck but wanted to say how just beautiful they are.

Heloise said...

The sketches are beautiful and the snowy brooches quite topical. The workshop sounded good fun.
We had about 8-9 inches of snow.

Sarah Payne said...

wow - I have just stumbled across your blog and I am stunned at how gorgeous your work is. I shall be visiting again soon.

Lynn Cohen said...

I often wonder when an artist has a style and does the same thing over and over if they can really get any better, then I saw your banner and YES, you do keep getting better and better! Wow!

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

So pretty. Well Done.
We are still in the grip of the coldest weather in years here. Hoping for a little warmth tomorrow.

Feltbug said...

Happy New Year! Have a really good one xx

Melody said...

It's been fairly cold here as well but luckily we're in for a warming trend for the next couple of days. Lovely brooch

Greedy Nan said...

Have come to you via Hensteeth - you seemed from your comment to be not unlike me you see but having visited think I probably am much more distractable - there's loads of things you've done while I've been thinking...

Anonymous said...

Well I suppose it cannot get any colder even in Cornwall.
Enjoyed your latest blogs, snow, brooches and sketches.
Great to see the inspiration and influence of the Warwickshire snowy fields have on your work.

Claire said...

Sounds like a lot of fun was had at the Embroiderers Guild, look forward to seeing some photos. Lovely winter sketches.

Best wishes for a crafty 2010.

Alexandra said...

Love your snow brooch its beautiful. Hope you are having a lovely week. We had more snow last night and all day today. I'm definately looking forward to spring :) xx

Tammie Lee said...

Hello, this is my first time to visit your blog. your tree brooch is wonderful as are your drawings. How delightful to see what you do.

Karen said...

I definitely think it's getting warmer. It will soon be time for you to change your colour palette to spring greens instead of ice whites!

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello Kayla, Your sketch book drawing are so colorful and amazing. You are gifted with such a lovely natural talent. Your brooches are always very beautiful. Hugs Judy