double hmmmmm ---

 I normally use Google for my browser but it seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth - don't know if it's my computer or if it's the Grande Google In The Sky issue, but I have now had to resort to using Microsoft Edge - not my idea of fun, but at least, for now, it's working.  Methinks this might be an ongoing saga of woe!!

Over the past few days I've managed to (hopefully) finish the embroidery on the floral section of this landscape.  I used the printed fabric as the 'pattern' and stitched it with various flosses, pearl cottons, and silk ribbons.  Sadly a photo doesn't do it justice because there's tons of texture that I know you won't likely be able to see (clicking to embiggen might help).  

I tried taking a photo on a bit of an angle so perhaps this one shows the stitching more?

- I really like what THIS artist creates!  Her use of colour is amazing.

- It's rare in these times to read a feel-good news item and so I thought I'd share THIS one.  While you are at the site, you might like to explore further and perhaps sign up for their good news newsletter (it's free).  

- HERE is another amazing artist!

- I've been searching for ideas for a new knit or crochet project and thought I'd share these resources in case you're interested...for free knit patterns go HERE  and for crochet go HERE.

Today's quote..."People who wonder whether the glass is half empty or half full are missing the point.  The glass is refillable"

hmmmm....

 Just a wee note - if I disappear off the face of the earth, don't be concerned.  My computer is doing strange things and I'm beginning to wonder if it's on the way out.  Of course the strange could be happening because it's done a couple of updates recently and perhaps the first one didn't work properly.  Who knows, but thought I'd let you know, just in case. 

I fell down on my resolve and ordered an influx of creative fodder as you can see from this...

- I doubt I'd ever try THIS, but of course the fact that it uses denim was intriging.  

- Have a scroll through THESE - definitely some inspiration there.

- There's inspiration of a different sort HERE.  While you're there, spend some time exploring because there's lots to see.

- THIS guy simply made me smile.

Today's quote..."We cannot force someone to hear a message they are not ready to receive, but we must never underestimate the power of planting a seed"

Nada, nuttin, zip, zilch....boring

 I'm still stitching on the landscape - 14 hours and counting now and there's lots more to do.  Showing you a picture at this stage is pretty much exactly the same as it was when I showed you Monday.  I know - beyond boring!  Wish you could see the texture though.

- THIS artist does amazing things with natural dyes!

- THIS would be a fun little project.

- Weavers might find the work of THIS artist interesting.

- THESE are awww-worthy, if only because of their size.

- THIS is a really pretty pattern.  As is THIS one.

Today's quote...

 A question - is anybody else struggling with leaving comments on Blog-grrrrr?  The worst seems to be when I attempt to respond to your comments on my blog.  If I'm tardy in responding, that's the reason why.

I was spoiled for Mother's Day when these arrived from #2 son and daughter-in-love...

The RC took me out for lunch too, so I was thoroughly spoiled.

I've been stitching on the landscape and so far have about 12 hours into the embroidery on the floral section.  There's lots more needed so I'm nowhere near done.  I don't know if this picture will allow you to see the stitching, but hopefully it does (perhaps click to embiggen?)

- THIS is a very good article discussing some of the ways to identify AI-generated patterns.  

- THIS is something you might like to try.

- Have a peek through the galleries of THIS artist!

- If you have a hankering to knit a shawl (prayer or otherwise) perhaps one of THESE would intrigue.

Today's quote is from J. Prince..."There are two things we get everyday when we wake up, a chance and a choice"

lots and lots

 There's been lots of machine stitching happening on the landscape but not much point in showing you that part of it because it pretty much looks like it did.  Trust me, there's lots of stitching.  So...for lack of anything better to share with you, I shall...

- THIS would be something pretty to wear over the summer months.

- If you'd like to design your own cross stitch pattern, have a go at THIS or THIS.  

- There are tons of free cross stitch patterns HERE.  And HERE too.

- Although we haven't tried THIS (yet!!!) I've printed it and will be sweet-talking the Resident Chef to make it once strawberries and rhubarb are in season.

- Have a scroll through THESE incredible creations.  Some of them look real!

- And have a peek through the galleries of THIS amazing artist.

- I have yet to try THIS, but you might want to. 

Today's quote...

and you know, don't you!

 Yes, you know I will have started on a new landscape and it seems I have at least one more 'Him and Me' lurking in my brain, as you can see from this...

I've had that piece of pre-printed flowers in my stash for ages and couldn't find a use for it - until now.  I plan to add lots of hand stitching over top to give more dimension.  The barn off in the distance is another piece of a panel I've had lurking about.  In case you're thinking the couple are sitting in mid-air, there will be a chain added to complete the swing but that won't happen until the quilting and embroidery are done.

- THIS would be a great use for that skein of laceweight (or sock yarn) that you've had sitting around.  

- I thought THIS was intriguing, but possibly not as a pincushion...perhaps as a display piece to show off pretty little embroideries or special fabrics?

- THESE are pretty and would look nice in my living room.

Today's quote...

You just never know

 Yes, you just never know what might appear on this blog.  AND....if you're squeamish, you'd better scroll down to the picture of knitting (just sayin').  The public service announcement for today is this..

If you spend the big bucks to buy those 'poo-pourri' sprays perhaps you'd like to try making your own using this recipe.... 3 Tablespoons vegetable glycerine; 2 Tablespoons rubbing alcohol; 1/2 tsp. essential oil; 1/2 c. water.  Pour into spray bottle and shake before use.  

You're welcome.

And now, for the promised knitting content....two more hats heading for the donation box.  Funny thing, the drawer of yarn doesn't look the least bit different!

- LeeAnna of Not Afraid of Color blog posted the link to THIS and I thought you might enjoy it too.  Turn your sound on and relax.

- Take some time to peek through the galleries of THIS incredible artist!

- If you have little scraps of fabric, perhaps making some of THESE would be a great use for them.

- Have a peek through the gallery of THIS artist too!  

Today's quote..."W.I.P stands for 'Works In Progress' but let's be honest - it's really more like 'Waiting In Piles"