Reflection

 I decided that I really should try to finish off my piece for the annual members exhibition at the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria (Australia), coming up in September. Plenty of time, I know, but I needed to cut it to size and put a border on.

I decided to do the quilt art thing and put a fabric border on. I had some silk that I had dyed at the same workshop I did the background fabric at. That got cut up today and then I sewed on the border. I also sewed on a backing. 

It isn't perfect as I am not that good at hand sewing, especially silk. But it is done!! I have gone online and put in the details. Now I can relax, I have a piece for the exhibition.

I have cropped an image I got from 123RF. It is a site where you can purchase an image and then use it in your art. Here is the copyright.

Now to get back to my tapestry and see about finishing that in time - for a closer deadline!

Looking around me

One of the things that is supposed to be coming out of our design course is that we are being encouraged to LOOK.
I have been trying, especially as I haven't been DOING very much.
I have several things to look for:

• reflections - after doing the Alison Holt course (there are some wonderful, inspiring images on her gallery pages).
• three designs that reflect mood (or similar) using colour and tone
• My Place - for the tapestry challenge

So I have been taking photos, mostly when out walking with the dog (thank heavens we have a dog, I don't think I would go out nearly as much).

Here are some images that I might develop further - who knows?

Walking at Willsmere Park this week, early because it was going to be too hot to take the dog out later.

Obviously, these are on the Reflections theme. 

i don't know how I would do them but they are lovely images. And I can feel like I am doing some work even if it is just the thinking stages. 

This seems to be enough images for today, I may post about the other two topics in the next few days.