It has been a long time ...

 I have not uploaded any of my creative work for a long time. Since, I post my work on Instagram, I haven't been using the camera to take the photos to post on my blog. 

 Finally, I figured out how to upload photos from phone to blogger. :)  There's a quite a lot I can share... yay !

I have been experimenting with collage/torn paper art, and recently tried incorporating fabric to my mixed media art. 

These are some of my recent attempts. 

Instagram : q_artistic_endeavors 

Here's to a wonderful weekend,

Till next post,

x Gaia x

Beginning of summer

 Spent most of my free time practicing watercolor.

Thank you for stopping by,

till next time,

Gaia

Completed wall quilt and our tea group meeting

So, I have finally completed the quilt.  All stitching is done on 3 layers of cotton fabric. (two of yellow and one white) I used a thicker needle so it would easy to pass the thread through 3 layers. There is no batting added to this piece, only the fabric layers.

I wonder how many thousands of little stitches are there.....

All fabric and thread used are remnants from here and there. I didn't buy anything new.

some beaded tassels too..





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Our tea group meet-up on 29 July ; High Tea and Nicol's  http://www.nicols.ca/, at Woodbridge, Ontario

I have been part of the Tea and Card exchange group (met via blogging) for almost two years now and, this was the first time that I was able to make it to a meet-up.

L-R  Wendy, myself, Judith, Margie, Sandra  (photo credit Margie)

few pictures I took

What a lovely afternoon it was ..thank you, ladies !!!

high tea menu

choice of organic teas, homemade scones with chantilly cream, finger sandwiches, mini pastries and cookies

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more summer gardens from my weekend walks ; this garden is full of plastic decorations

these white hydrangeas are so big...

Thank you for stopping by,

till next post,

Gaia

Canada 150 !!

To keep you sunglasses safe this summer..

These  6 (six) were made for my friends of the Tea group as part of our Canada Day exchange. They are made out of  recycled craft felt brand which is available at one of the art stores in my town.

And, this pair is for another friend. She received them last week.

... Canada is turning 150 years on 1st July.

saw this banner 

Happy birthday Canada !!

Bonne fete Canada !!

and this poster

....cheers to 150th Summer ... !

 stores are full of 150 themed merchandise

I am an immigrant and,with great pride call this city my hometown 

A very happy Canada Day long weekend to all my fellow Canadians near and far !!!

Thank you for stopping by,

till next time,

Gaia

I spent some time this weekend on my embroidery piece.

I learnt; Petal Stitch and Bullion Stitch.

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Over the Labour Day weekend, I had the opportunity visit st.jacobs country, a small beautiful town, north of Waterloo, Ontario.

I had a wonderful time browsing the through the shops, tasting some delicious food, and had a chance to explore the wonderful surroundings . I also bought few things to bring home.

locally produced honey, and apple butter..

 a corn broom, which is being produced on site. one of few stores that left in Canada.

... and couple of pieces of pottery.

yarn bowl..... what a treat :)

a sake set; love the colour, shape and  the glaze work

Since, I had left my camera at home, unfortunately I do not have photographs of the trip. But, here are couple of links about the town if you are interested.

shops at St.Jacobs

St.Jacobs Farmers Market

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A swap with a blogging friend

Beginning of summer, my blogging friend Wendy, who writes the lovely blog; September Violets, and I had a little creative swap. I got these pretty things from her.

Thank you Wendy !!  ... for the lovely mug rug..

and here I am wearing the beautiful flower pin she made; on a recent visit to the Art Gallery.

Wendy also wrote a great post about our swap here. (it has pictures of what I sent her, a piece of embroidery and a crochet bunting)

Thank you for taking time to stop by,

till next time,

Gaia

xxx

A cross stitched home...

...for pins and needles
While I was  visiting my mother I had time to complete another small cross stitch kit. I was not quite sure what I wanted to do with it; finally made another case for pins and needles.

I really do not need another one. Maybe I can give it away at some point or take part in a swap if I can get a chance. For, now I will keep with done things.

I, also want to show some of my old cross stitch work;done about 15 or more years ago.

These are some of the practice pieces, now I can see that I did the Y incorrectly on 'may sunshine fill your day'.

some old books including DMC cross stitch book 1962 belonged to an aunt of mine. 

These framed pieces decorate the walls of my old room.

Thank you for taking your time today to stop by,

til next time,
xxx,
Gaia