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Summer colours merge into Winter.

Yes it is officially winter time here, and I have to say I am loving it - even though we have had ooooodles and oooooodles of rain.  Yes, it is hard to avoid turning a wee bit mouldy.

I just had to share these little pictures with you.  A friend sweetly rang to say that she had taken one of the designs from 'High Tea' and turned it into a combined paint and stitchery effort.  I found it very eye catching, I wonder if you will agree.

My friend also said that she'd had so much fun painting up the fabric before stitching that she not only made a bag for herself, but for other family members as well.  Then she went on to "show and tell" the bag to one of her friends.  That friend is currently on tour around Australia with sewing machine in tow (in the caravan), plus paints and brushes.

What do you know - several painted and stitched bags are being lovingly made for her children for forthcoming Christmas gifts as she travels around the country.
 

I trust that life is good for you all and that you are all, like me, enjoying the beautiful season of winter.

Winter blessings.....jo

A Little Book of Inspiration...

Hello again, mmmm time really does get away especially now that Spring is officially here...the days seem to be skipping along.  I intend to get used to this 'blogging' in time....I shall become more familiar with the set up and how things work.  You see I am really more comfortable when I have pens, pencils or paints in hand....but it is always good to have a challenge, isn't it?

I thought that I would have a crack at including a snapshot of our little book that we put together not too long ago. It is a little book of inspiration consisting of various teapot shapes filled with grand flora and it goes by the name of High Tea.

The designs in the book can be used on many different items such as - linen/cotton tea towels, table runners, table cloths, framed stitcheries, cushions, curtains, aprons etc.

The designs can also be used for punch needle, applique, embroidery, stitcheries ...using simple stitches, lots of color or mono color, such as redwork. 

Beginners, intermediate or advanced stitchers can use the designs - beginners can start by stitching just the outlines, intermediate stitchers can stitch outlines and some of the detail, and advanced stitchers can stitch the whole lot!!!  The exciting part is then decorating the designs with beads, buttons, sequins, felt, ribbons etc, not to mention all sorts of fun stitches that can be used to bring the designs to life.

It is a little book to stir your creativity....to make you wonder..."mmmm what if I did' or 

'yes I can do'.

There are indeed other ways in which the designs can be applied....for instance I have used the designs for painting up cards, wooden hanging designs and boxes etc.   Imagination is such a gift and I know each and everyone of us has that.

I shall share with you a little saying that I have above the kitchen sink.  "Take each day in your stride."  Each morning I gaze at it and begin the day with more intention and with my senses awakened.  It works for me, I begin to think of how much I can do to fit into the 'gift' of a new day.

blessings,
Jo