CQJP update

Yes, I'm a 'bit' behind on the Crazy Quilt Journal Project, but here is my latest work on this piece.

Green, is the colour for this block, although my camera has not captured the right bright greens properly.

All the crochet pieces were entirely stitched freestyle with no patterns. The seam treatments will have more embellishing eventually.

I love the paisley design. I might have to 'chart' that one and share on Ravelry.

So that is my April block started. The neutral naked block is hand pieced.

Oh it's good to be back stitching. I'll give you an update on how our home moving is going on later in the week perhaps.

Happy Stitching.

Ocean - the color of water (book)

OCEAN - the co...

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Hi everyone.

Did ya miss me.... things have gone a bit busy here at Lewis Acres and I'm sorry I've not been popping in here to update you on my stitcheries.

Truth is that I haven't had time to do anything other than my major artwork that is for the IFFFG (International Free Form Fiberart Guild) which goes in a book and an online gallery next month, and once again, I am editing the book.

I will share it with you when it has all 'gone-live' but until then, no one but me sees all the entries.

I can tell you the theme and title of the book though: Ocean - The Color of Water

It's autumn here in New Zealand and farm 'stuff' is also keeping me on my toes, but yesterday I was urgently in need of a little crochet therapy to brush away the stress, and I created this little fluffy scarf/neck warmer made from stitching with four yarns at once and a huge hook.

A Fluffy scarf - (for a fluffy brain)

I might add some tassels or beads to the ends later.

The four yarns used are pictured here.

An eyelash yarn, a 'hairy' yarn, a dishcloth cotton and a wool yarn.

Right then, back to work I go. 

We've been saving some apples on the trees for the birds. This is a Silver-eye enjoying an apple that the Rosella's had started. 

Blue March - CQJP 2015

  Blue March  

Up close and detailed photos of my March block. 

A crochet motif embellished with stitch. 

A Paisley motif. 

 A Mandala motif. 

Random leafy effect. 

Bee-line above the amethyst gems. 

Another crochet motif.

The completed March block.

Yellow February Crazy Quilt Block Finished

Yellow February Crazy Quilt Block is Finished.

I like how these blocks are turning out. Something a bit different from the normal Crazy Quilt blocks.

I am using only thread and stitches to create my crazy blocks, with an occasional little bit of crochet for embellishing to add a bit more dimension.

More on CQJP Yellow February

 CQJP 2015 - Yellow February 

Lots of random 'BITS' have been added to the yellow block this week.

Stitching is dominant in this project, and (as I am a crochet-aholic) I am making an occasional piece of crochet to fit where ever I think I can 'get-away' with it, lol.

So here is the centre of my block.

A slice of lemon for my G & T.

 

A 'sort of' elongated Yin & Yang' design.

A Mandala that needs finishing in the middle, probably with French Knots.

And, last but not least, a Paisley.

I'm still enjoying using yellow threads and creating designs for this block.

Almost finished with the February CQJP now, just a little more stitching to get it to my happy place.

I've been doing a bit of cross-stitching on Stitchmap lately too.

Here are a couple of my designs.

And 'just-for-fun' - here is Fred and Mojo catching the sun by our front door.

And Juliette is looking for her Romeo by the lounge door. Luckily she didn't hop over the sill and poop on my carpet. I kept a close eye on her.

I hope you have had a great week.

Happy Stitching.

February Is Yellow - CQJP

I am LOVING working with yellow.

I think it's a colour that is underrated. 

It's soft.

It's elegant.

It's soothing,

mellow, pleasant, classy, captivating, and, well,

just downright delightful.

What do you think of YELLOW?

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To Raymond

Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone

Happy Valentine's Day

You can QUILT it

You can STITCH it

 

You can COLOUR it 

You can PAINT it

You can COLLAGE it

You can CUT it

Your can CARD it

But 

just 

make 

sure 

that 

you 

SAY 

it

 

February CQJP 2015 block started

CQJP 2015 - February's naked block has been hand pieced in my neutrals fabric colour scheme.  

And some base foundation stitches have been added to a couple of the seams now.

 You will have probably guessed by now that February's block colour is YELLOW.

An Interesting Day

Auckland Anniversary Day was last Monday and it was a beautiful day here in NZ.

 Just right for a day out with my hubby.

 With a fully stocked chilly-bin off we went for trip up North of Auckland.

First stop was Warkworth, a wander round the shops and cafe's (Ginger's is our 'usual' cafe). Then we had a pleasant stroll along the waterside paths, watching the ducks and other water-birds, and children having fun and splashing about in the shallows.

After a picnic lunch we went Northwards again, and ended up at Wellsford for an ice cream break and window shopping.

Then we headed East on the Whangaripo Valley Road which took us to a lovely beach at Pakiri where we continued with another bit of the picnic from the chilly-bin.

From Pakiri Beach we followed the coast heading South to Matakana, and then back through Warkworth to the Motorway (Highway).

Our last stop was at Puhoi Pub for our evening meal. They do the most delicious fish 'n' chips, nice and crisp batter and chips (not the soggy stuff), and the fish is very flavorsome.

The Puhoi Pub has a large outdoor seating/eating area, and usually put on some form of entertainment. We were treated to a group playing music under a gazebo, and children playing game of bowls on the lawn.

A thoroughly relaxing way to end the day.