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July 12, 2009

Rushing to class

My class with Christine has been wonderful, as always. Trouble is I'm so slow in classes and normally do the wrong thing. Then I come home in my own space and don't have any trouble at all. Back again today for the second day. Hope that I make more progress.

I have found another pursuit that I think will become a passion. Stamping. I bought this stamp set as a gift but there is no way that I'm going to give it away. Why can't I choose something that isn't so expensive?

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A windy day

A cold blustery wind has been blowing all day. It seemed worse this morning when we drove up to Peregian Beach to visit our daughter who has been holidaying up there. I took the time whilst I was there to drop into my favourite fabric discount fabric outlet and bought a small bundle of fabric and a large bundle of notions.

I arrived home to find that my new embroidery book had arrived in the mail from Italy. It cost far more than I had expected but is beautiful. I think that I will stitch this lamp shade.

But first I have to get this design onto my linen for my Schalm Embroidery class tomorrow!

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July 10, 2009

A windy day

I arrived home to find that my new embroidery book had arrived in the mail from Italy. It cost far more than I had expected but is beautiful. I think that I will stitch this lamp shade.

But first I have to get this design onto my linen for my Schalm Embroidery class tomorrow!

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July 09, 2009

A new shop

I have found a new shop, close to home and the best range of knitting wools I have seen in ages. It is called Tangled Yarns and I can see that I am going to become a regular customer. I have just checked out their blog and there are some great tips there.

I couldn't help myself and had to buy some of this Noro yarn. I know I will not have enough to knit a shrug but that is just a good excuse to go back and buy some more.

I also ordered this great hand bag - in bright pink!

(I'm a bit worried about that.)

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July 08, 2009

Drafting

After my trip to Sydney I have embarked on designing some clothes for my grand nieces. The first will be for Cassie who will turn 3 in October this year.

My youngest is now in her early 20's and when I went into my old patterns there was nothing for a child of this age. So, I have decided to draft a block pattern and style from there. I will be able to put these up as patterns when I'm finished as they will be my own work. It took a bit of time to get the old grey matter working again and then, luckily, I found some measurements that I had taken when the kids were little. (See, it does pay to write these things down.) I started with paper and pencil first.
But then thought I would give it a go in my drawing program. I'm not completely happy with the curve on the neck but I think I can correct this.

I also made a trip to the Museum of Modern Art today. I think I like this even more than the Art Gallery. Maybe because I find the exhibits challenge me. There was this wonderful new piece of sculpture on display today. It is called 'In bed' by Ron Mueck. I'm not sure if it was the sculpture or peoples reaction to it that I found the most interesting.

The other piece that took my eye were these stylized motor scooters. They have a look of robots about them. I expected them to untangle themselves and dance across the room.

There was a great view of the construction of the new bridge across the river being built. Workmen were putting another strut in position and had to guide the crane hook into position, navigating it's way through all the wires.