Speaking to our decorator (who was a regular sailor when younger) yesterday about ships & sailmaking, reminded me of my personal stitching interest & once again a connection with stitches, fabric & threads in yet another craft. He told me there's a sailmaker nearby where possibly I could go & watch ... a definite diary date for the future!
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Ship ahoy !!
I can see boats & ships from several windows when they pass by. Not living by water before moving here, they have now become somewhat fascinating to watch. Here's just a little tug heading off to bring a larger vessel in but I can't wait til the end of July when some special ships are due to pass by! (Hopefully I'll get some pix!)
2 x US Fashion Dolls
These 2 were the first dolls out of the "collection box" - both are American & appx. 10"/25cm tall. They were just a lit...
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My day out in London at the Knitting & Stitching Show on Thursday (London) provided more inspirational ideas. Not having attended fo...
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As a result of becoming VERY inspired with this topic, I've decided to start Project: Cell . I'm not sure which direction it wi...
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Below is a sectional close-up of the start of one of my current projects. It's being made in paper, fabric & plastic - NOTE: the im...