Another section

 I've now added another section (or at least mostly) to the landscape as you can see from this closeup.  There's a multitude of varying skinny bits of fabric twisted together to create the tree limbs.  The leaves are leftovers from another landscape - originally they were a dark yellow but some paint changed that to something a little more summer-like.

- If you hate wasps (don't we all?), perhaps you'd like to make one of THESE to see if it might deter them.  OR perhaps you'd prefer to make THIS version.

- There are some cute ideas to use fabric scraps HERE.

- If you like hats, perhaps THIS one might catch your eye.

- If you'd like to treat yourself (or someone else) to a new needlebook, perhaps you'd like to make this - Part One and Part Two.

Today's quote is from Leonard Cohen... "There is a crack, a crack in everything.  That's how the light gets in"

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...