Mini Yarn ..

crochet project .....

On a recent visit to the Dollar store, I came across mini cotton yarn packs, (which are priced at $4.) I  bought one to try some crocheting.

First, I tried the cactus flowers first.. but figured the idea I had mind won't be a successful one.

..then after making several attempts on various motifs and shapes, finally settled for mini granny squares; 2x2 inches.

.... and made a small table runner for the coffee table. It measures roughly 9x23 inches.

 by the time I finished everything , most of the sunlight for the day was gone so the pictures did not come out as clear as I wanted them to be.

Catherine wheel ..is making its progress slowly too, I managed to add few more rows.

this lovely Japanese hand crafted tea pot was $2 from a recent yard sale browsing. It is from a brand called Miyako.

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till next time,
Gaia

Cart-wheel square

summer cushion..

This is my first completed crochet project for this summer.  Once again, I used left over yarn from the thrift store.   

stitches ,stitches...

I found bit of time to do pencil colour drawings on weekends ..

This gorgeous needlepoint work was $2 from a yard sale; which was also in a frame, I only had to put it up. I love it !

Few pictures of a very artistic garden that I came across on my weekend walks.  There were so many eye catching items placed all around the garden.

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till next time,
xox
Gaia

An applique..

One of my weekend projects..

beside is the card that inspired the sewing.. thanks Margie for the card. I did cut the shapes free hand and, using running stitches sewed them. What do you think?

 during my weekend walks in and around the neighbourhood.

lovely drawings on telephone boxes..

July sun ...

Happy Canada Day  to all my fellow Canadians !!!

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till next time,

Gaia

Making more stumpwork..

..portraits 

One more portrait for my collection. I am enjoying at the moment, exploring more of the new found embroidery technique. Thanks again for http://queeniepatch.blogspot.com for the well explained tutorial.

Crochet sunflower coasters...

I made these for my tea group exchange. After making the flower, I added a felt backing to make it sturdy. If you are interested in making a sunflower you can get the free pattern here. http://www.crochetforyoublog.com/

still working on both kantha quilt and the crochet project. It will be a long time when I finally get to finish it.

My friend's neighbour had a yard sale last weekend. I only got to it as they were closing. There were only few things left, one was, this tea set. It was marked for $3. But the lady gave it for me free. She said it belonged to her mum. It is quite dainty. I was quite curious to know where it was made, unfortunately it does not say.

While on my recent walks around the neighbourhood and bit further, came upon this crochet book which was tossed tobe picked up by garbage/recycling day with other items. I am thrilled I rescued it. There are 20 fun afghans patterns to try.

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till next time,

Gaia

Learning stumpwork work

Portraits...

I followed a great tutorial by queeniepatch.blogspot.com  
She has done amazing portraits, which you can see on her blog. 

first attempt:  eyes look bit squinty and brows are uneven. And, I did not add any extra details to her.

for the second one I tried to make lady wearing a saree. I could not get the eye lashes long, and the nose is bit puckered too.

I am happy with my third lady. Her hair is inspired by Mrs.Slocombe's character from 1970 s British sitcom " Are you being served?" She used to wear different hair colour every day to work (almost) and big fancy earrings.

adding colours to Catherine wheel...

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till next time,
Gaia