Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Here's what I'm up to now :o).

Before I show you what I'm working on now ... this first piccy is for Peg - Hi Peg :o). I promised her I show the Tilda stitchery I did a while ago - so here it is :o). I've got another one of these the same that I'd like to stitch up as a gift. I'm sorry, it's not the best piccy, I tried to tart it up a bit, but it's taken with the flash so there's only so much I can do lol. It's stitched in a variegated 'threadworx' stranded cotton that went from lilacs to greens - gorgeous. I love threadworx threads, they're really lovely to work with - but I was recently told that it's a good idea to rinse them before using as they tend to run. Eeeek - Ididn't know that when I stitched this!!!. I just love Tilda stuff ;o)!!!
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Now here's my CEO Sophie, we've (she's) just picked out the fabric for my next project. It's 'Decadent Victorian' by Moda and I just LOVE the rich colours in this range. I bought it ages ago off eBay because I simply couldn't resist!!! It's not one I've seen a lot of - I'm really pleased with how it's coming together so far. I'm making another "Dragonflight" and I want it to look completely different from the original ....... I think that's pretty certain LOL. Oh I just love these colours!!!Finally some not so stitchy news ... I'm typing up my blog posts a lot quicker now ... I've got a new keyboard and mouse!!! The last one was ok but a few of the keys were sticking - to be honest the darn thing is probably chokkas with threads and dust as it lives on my cutting table LOL. But this new one is a bit ergonomic - and it makes it very easy to type. Love it :o).
Talk soon ........

15 comments:

Terry said...

Love the stitchery! The variegated thread is just beautiful on it! Congrats on the keyboard too! When my keys stick I just bang the keyboard upside down on my desk and it usually works right again! LOL

Unknown said...

Lovely Fabrics you are using & that Keyboard is very Swish I must say...Mine gets a beating occassionally too...wouldn't have anything to do with the Chocolate crumbs..lol...
cheers

Dawn said...

Your stitchery is gorgeous...very neat...Decadent Victorian is one of my favorite fabric ranges...I have some too...ooh yum.yum.....can't wait to see it done in this color way.....it should look fab
Hugs Dawn x

Thimbleanna said...

Beautiful colors Joy! They will make a very cool version of your Dragonflight!

Sherri said...

I can't wait to see your new pattern in those fabrics...it will be wonderful! And congrats on the new keyboard too...

Unknown said...

I love the colors in those moda fabrics. That quilt will look stunning!

Cool keyboard! I need to upgrade!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Hi Joy....that is lovely and the variegated thread does look so good...it is like working with a surprise thread not quite sure what the finished look may be...thanks so much for sharing...and your new project fantastic choice of fabric this range is so rich..nice keyboard....no aches and pains with that one....

Vicki ♥ said...

Love your fabrics Joy...very pretty and also there is nothing like a new keyboard...I made a cover for mine so the dust etc wouldnt go into it.

Bec said...

Now that IS very nice! Will be just so gorgeous as your dragonfly quilt! very feminine and pretty!

Nanette Merrill said...

I don't know what I'd do without my keyboard like that. I do transcription and I couldn't survive without it! I hope you love it.

Julia said...

I love the colors in those moda fabrics. That quilt will look stunning!
Cool, nice keyboard..just what i need too.
Julia ♥

miss~nance said...

I just love Decadent Victorian fabric. Several ladies in my quilters group have made quilts using it.

Love your stirchery also.

Gail

wonderwoman said...

love your stitchery Joy, its gorgeous and the fabrics are lovely - you always make such lovely things!

xxxx

Robyn said...

That stitchery is great! Where is it from?

Jenny of Elefantz said...

I'm a Tilda lover too, Joy!! Love your stitchery! So pretty. :-)