For those of you that follow my blog, you know that I started some redwork whilst on holiday in April, I didn't know what I was going to do with it, but it was something to do when we had some rain.
Well I have finally finished it, its my version of a Lynne Edwards pattern, I added an extra border and embroidered rather than applique. Its called the 'Tree of Life' which is rather apt as my Mum died this summer rather suddenly, and all my creativeness seem to go out of the window.
This wall-hanging will hang at the top of my stairs, so every time I come into the house I will see it, and will also see it when I go up stairs.
I finished this in the same week, we heard that the gold leaf we had commissioned has now been added to the 'Tree of Life' in St Elizabeth's hospice here in Ipswich.
Things here are slowly getting back to normal. I have been busy planning workshops for the first four months in the new year, mostly techniques that have been requested. We are doing a couple of sessions with textured quilting - Italian corded, trapunto and french cording. I have enjoyed doing technique workshops, rather than having to create a project.
In between all the workshop planning, I have got back into knitting in the evenings. Have been knitting socks for my husband, he now has five pairs, and have also knitted two pairs of trainer socks for my future daughter in law. I belong to a Facebook knit and natter group, and kept seeing all the lovely shawls they all making, so have made a couple, one as a present and one for me. Haven't taken any pictures yet, as the light hasn't been brilliant, will post pictures as soon as I do. Have enjoyed knitting for a change.
Had a bit of retail therapy at our local quilt show at Duxford (Imperial War Musuem). Lovely day out, was great to see the quilts on display and all the new fabrics. Lots of ideas. We have also had a Hobbycraft shop open locally, so another place to wile away a couple of hours.
Hope you are all busy creating and getting things ready for Christmas.
Remember to enjoy yourself. Happy Stitching
Julie
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