Notty Hornblower

Hi All,

Well, I had a really nice afternoon yesterday at a Lutterworth Embroiderers Guild Event - a costume show by Notty Hornblower.

The costumes were great and the models were very good and walked past very slowly so we could have a good look and take photos. 

So here are lots of photos.

Hello all

Hello all.

Apologies for yet another large gap between posts.  We had a few urgent things that needed to be resolved and then we went on holiday. YIPEE.

I would say we went to sunny St Ives - but it wasn't awfully sunny. But it was still great to have a break.  So here are a few photos from our break:

 View from the beach in St Ives

 Porthgwidden Beach

 View from Tintagel Castle

And below are 3 photos taken of the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Busy busy

Front view

 Hello all,

I hope you're making the most of the sunshine.  I'm off out for a walk after this post.

I've really been enjoying my sewing recently and thought you might like to see a few things I've been up to.

So here are the 4 sides of a house I've made inspired by an article in Quilting Arts December 2013 and January 2014 edition.

I'm really pleased with the results.

Side View

Side view

Side view

 I'm really pleased with this piece.  It's combined a number of techniques: screen printing, machine and hand embroidery using sheers.  I had great fun with this and am very pleased I have a couple of other pieces to use.  

 I'm making reasonable progress with my crewel embroidery and have really surprised myself with my ability.

And finally here are a couple of examples from Angie Hughes talk at the Leamington Embroiderers Guild talk.  Unfortunately I could make the class, but I'm sure those who did had a great time.  The talk was very inspiring and I came home with my head buzzing with ideas.

Talk care all and make the most of the sunshine!