I have a commission to create a landscape that features a lovely home owned by the family of 'the commissioner' so I've been putzing about with possible backgrounds. This is one of them....
- I think THESE are rather cute for fall decor.
- THESE caught my eye (and not hard to make either).
- THIS little fellow is awwww-worthy.
- Have you ever wondered what those coloured bands on sewing machine needles mean? Well, go HERE to have the mystery solved.
Today's quote is from George Carlin...."We have multiplied our possessions but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living but not a life. We've added years to life, not life to years"
I just all the fall decor ideas. Do you remember when Yo-Yo's were the in thing? Loved making them.
ReplyDeleteI think yo-yo's have really never gone away but I do agree I'm seeing more projects using them right now.
DeleteYikes--who knew machine needles had so much info on them??
ReplyDeleteI like the start of your commissioned piece...
Another beautiful day here with low humidity...I do love Autumn...hugs, Julierose
Yes, I was surprised about the needles too...who knew!
DeleteNot sure that this will be the start of the actual commission - I have a couple other options for my friend to choose from so we'll see what she likes best.
Great choices.
ReplyDeleteThis was fun to do - something a little different and reminded me somewhat of the Kawandi method.
DeleteI like that sample start. Will the buyer be involved at several stages?
ReplyDeleteShe's actually going to be away for about six weeks so once the background is chosen it will be up to me.
DeleteYour first sample is a lovely start. I suppose if you make several beginning samples you will have a few all ready to go for other landscapes. About the different colours on Schmetz needles, I thought the different colours were for different applications....fabrics, but now I know. Aren't those fabric flowers with the centre rings fabulous ??
ReplyDeleteI can certainly use this background for another landscape at some point so it wasn't a waste of time to create it.
DeleteIt looks like the start of an impressionist painting. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I never thought of it that way.,
DeleteKeeping us in suspense. Looking forward to this one.
ReplyDeleteHah - keeping me in suspense too because I don't know which background the client will like.
DeleteLove the color of the quilt am looking forward to seeing the finish.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Might be awhile before I actually use this background but who knows.
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