I still haven't come up with something to work on. I am going on a long trip and want some handwork but can't come up with a design I like - not that I'm trying that hard.
So today I walked around the garden and took pictures of the lovely spring flowers, in the hopes that something will inspire me.
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| Silver beet, through the branches of the apple tree. |
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| My current favourite, eucalyptus blossom. Silver princess, I think. |
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| Love the shadows from this one. |
Nothing so far, I would have to actually draw, or use the photos, but it was a lovely spring day and I enjoyed the garden.
3 comments:
Now come on Mary, that 'quill' daisy is gorgeous! I'm sure that you could get a great design going from it and its shadow.
Hi Mary
Have been able to look at your blog more easily now that my iPad is back in action..... I have to agree with the other comment. I think you are spoilt for choice with things to draw on for inspiration in your garden but perhaps that isn't what you are wanting/ needing right now? Methinks you are backing away from drawing ! Why not take a blank A5 book on your travels and just make yourself draw a couple of quick sketches each day. Maybe these could become the basis for a sort of daily embroidered diary of tiny mementoes of your trip. Just a thought! Anyway have a great trip... Pat
Thanks for the comments ladies. The flower is has a name like whirligig - the petals start out rather daisy-like and then curl. They are amazing.
But … have you seen this person's amazing idea??
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/24/travel/designer-embroidery-travels/
Her name is Teresa Lim, look her up. But I won't try to emulate her too closely.
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