Faded Colours of Summer

There are still a few brave plants with flowers on them in my garden. Soft pink penstemon, hollyhock and rose along with the muted blue of centaurea. No pictures of these but one of a brooch that I made a while ago which just reminded me of these flowers.



This afternoon I went across to Otmoor to see the work of a water colour artist. The moor is fascinating and so different from west Oxfordshire and the area south of it near to Oxford. Do Goggle the name and have a look at the images as there are many beautiful ones.

What Have I been Doing?

I have been searching for something that I have put in such a safe place I cannot find it. In the process I have sorted out many a drawer and cupboard. Shoes with heels that are no longer worn are; as I type away being watched on a well known selling site. A cardigan that I have long since grown tired off but still has a long life is being spruced up. A great find in a charity shop, a pink and orange tweed jacket by a German designer has been altered.

I've made this ribbon and yarn decoration for the cardigan

Beginnings

A small quilt made from vintage fabrics to which I have added some text printed out on silk gauze chiffon. At the beginning of the year I chose the word explore at the same time I printed off words to add into my work and when making the quilt the piece of calico with "Beginnings" on it; just had to be used.


Talking of vintage do take a look at Ticking Stripes blog as Wend is having a giveaway

Art in Woodstock

Today saw the start of the third annual "Art in Woodstock". There are 39 artists showing their work. The event is on until November 1st. Despite the wet wintry conditions it was great to be out and see such varied work. Exhibition space is in various places including the church, shops, pubs, hotels and the County Museum. I enjoyed seeing the work of textile artist Freda Massey there were wonderful textile pictures of sheep and a pheasant. It was an interesting venue as we arrived there was a group gathering in the room with various artists work on display. I realized that they were there for a meeting of Morse Society, as in detective.

The best was an exhibtion in the museum, not part of the main event but so interesting. It is the work of Tom Phillips RA I was fascinated by his work.

Sunset and Textiles

I love sunsets and this is one from last week.


A friend asked if I could make a brooch in lime green and purple. I make up a new piece of fabric with on a base of felt and add in the colours using silk and velvet. These are three pieces of work in progress from the batch. Destined to be brooches or pendants.

Yes, More Brooches

I have used some of the old fabrics that I was given along with sari ribbon on these brooches.

Bridport.......

I escaped to one of my favourite places for a few days in late September when the days were gloriously hot. It was great to have lunch at "The Hive" overlooking Burton Bradstock beach and feel the power of the sun and have sight of the sea. Hearing the sound of the waves sitting on the huge steps at Charmouth and a visit to the fossil museum. I have been to Charmouth many times, not sure why I have not visited the museum before now. The Saturday market in Bridport was a real treat as there were many antique stalls, at this time of the year I had not expected to see so many. Then a visit to the camera shop proved to be worthwhile. I came away with two copies of "The Daily Mail" one from 1921 and the other 1922. The advertisements on the front covers are wonderful and the reports inside provide a snippet of how life was then. I have always been fascinated by social history and there is plenty to read.





The bright warm days have been just wonderful and last week I was able to have lunch in the garden on my birthday, cannot remember being able to do that before. I have recycled some of the wrapping paper into fabric paper ready for another project.