A Sunday unwinding....really!

I have unwound 72 color strands so far and as you can see I have a way to go.....and THIS is the small bag!



I'm back! This is what 25 cents and four hours of watching the Food Network on a Sunday afternoon got me!


I just had to share this...my daughter went with friends to the coast...and this is a text that I received from her....how she knows her mother...first my husband was finding found objects for my assemblage art and now I have my daughter seeking out treasures as well. When she returns we are going to make her a GREEN lunch purse! No more crappy school food for her...so a cool bag had to be in the deal...stay tuned and I will share!


Joy..............................always

A new door opens

Sunday I came upon these two bags of threads...and really how could I not give up my pocket change for the contents of the bags knowing what I pay for just one DMC floss. 39 cents.



And then I come across this book! Now my embroidery knowledge is very basic, chain stitch, back stitch, french knot, blanket stitch. This book has stitches that I never heard of.



The book was brought over from England by a woman that made dolls and sewed their costumes. Her daughter Trish took me inside the house to see the dolls and they were beautiful. Their outfits appointed with finest of silks and handmade lace.

This winter I hope to find myself wrapped in a quilt, fireside, book at my side learning the Maltese Cross Filling stitch!


Joy.............................all ways!

QuiteSunday morning in photos.....

Have yourself a lovely Sun...day......................

Joy.................................always

Sunday in the studio

I finally have finished three projects that need to be finished. The old tool box got all girlie painted pink and sporting spots...
The little frame needed a paint job and a sweet image to make it take home ready for my antiques stall at The Depot at Gibson Mill in Concord NC.
This draw string backpack was upcycled with a vintage dollie and roses created from wool sweaters that I felted.

Yes dear sweet hubby I do use these for something...

I hope your weekend was grand...time just seems to be getting away from me lately...



Joy...................................always