Off on another tangent (or several)

 You likely will have noticed my quest to reduce the leftover yarn stash(es) and I came across an idea to finally use the sock yarns to make something useful.  I'm using THIS tutorial and so far I've done this much....

This just might be a project that will continue for the rest of my life!

And....I've added to the hat collection for donation with these....

And now I'm tearing off on another tangent in a quest to reduce the stash of denim that is overflowing the container and I am wondering if I could make THIS and use it as a base to make THIS.  Of course I've horrified the RC by telling him I'm cutting up lots of denim which I will turn into a quilt (he's fine with that) but then I sent him right off the rails by telling him that I then planned to cut the quilt up again.  My main goal in life is to keep him wondering!  And now I'm wondering if I (or my hands) will attempt to add some sashiko stitching.  Jury is still out on that idea.

- Although there's no real 'pattern' for THIS, I thought it was a great idea for displaying special buttons (or perhaps brooches?)

- Further on mitered knitting, how about THIS?

- THIS would be a fun thing to play with and create something pretty at the same time.

- The weavers among you might find THIS article of interest.

Today's quote is from Ronald Reagan..."When we speak of peace, we should not mean just the absence of war.  True peace rests on the pillars of individual freedom, human rights, national self-determination, and respect for the rule of law"

Finishing stitches are in!

 Here's #4 in the 'Him and Me' series - complete!!  

Him and Me IV - Swingin'

measures approx. 19x21"

FOR SALE

There's approximately 21 hours of hand embroidery in the floral section alone (who knew?!).  

- I like THIS, only I'd make it longer.  

- Sometimes it's the simple things (like THIS)

- THIS takes you to part one of  a series on creating your own hussif.

- THIS is a rather brilliant idea (and very practical!)

Today's quote is from Desmond Tutu..."Be still, be quiet, and then you will begin to see with the eyes of the heart"

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"