WOW or WIP’s with Esther. Wed 19th Feb 2014
http://www.estheraliu.blogspot.com
After heavy rain through the night I have woken up to a beautiful morning.
Start of a beautiful morning. 7am Wednesday
I was not able to meet up with my girlfriend to day so we changed it to Monday and it was a perfect day after weeks of rain.
Tranquility 7.30am
A lone fisherman enjoying his solitude with just the sea and early sunrise for company. 7.30am
8.30am and there is only my girlfriend and I on the beach!!!!! the sun has burnt off the mist and it is very hot and humid around 30C and 80% humidity. Time for coffee.
Who was spoilt Valentines Day?????
My treasure this week.
Golden dragon machine embroidered on to a black satin Kimono dressing gown.
Golden Dragon on Red satin dressing gown.
Close up for you Bunny as this is made by machine.
Really close up.
A reversible satin Kimono. This was in my washing basket from the Opp Shop!!!!! I will make two wall hangings from it.
Some thing different this was handed in to the Opp Shop and needed cleaning, it is a king-size quilt 100% cotton and hand made but they have used cotton chenille in the centres and around the borders, I have not seen this before. It has washed up well and very soft.
Cotton and chenille King-size quilt
Close up of one corner, I'm sure it is out of China as there are two large pillow slips too.
My LE is growing again.
Stems all appliquéd down, I used a 100% narrow 1/2inch bias ribbon; now the fun of making the flowers and leaves.
I think I will make to branches of berries both side instead of one of berries and the other just leaves??????
Add a few leaves
I need another 15 berries or more and about 8 more leaves, then at least 3 weeks to appliqué all the pieces to my back ground fabric??????
More cherries and leaves added, a few more hearts to baste then the appliqué begins.
It has taken me just under two weeks to prepare my second vase of flowers and circle of hearts. It grew much quicker than I thought it would . I won't see it like this again for around 3 or 4 weeks while I appliqué all these pieces to my background fabric, I will start on the round flowers and leaves then move up to the top flowers on to the cherries and finally add my vase.
Now a little wild life !!!!!
I like my garden patio plants but I love butterflies so I let the caterpillars eat my begonias!!!!!
Same species but it is eating darker leaves.
He or she is going to be a big butterfly if the birds don't get it first.
11.30pm Tuesday, allmost Wednesday LOL. We have just had heavy rain and our wee green frogs are out trying to see who can make the most noise, what a racket they make.
Arn't I cute?????
They are only 1 1/2 inches long full size.
Drain cover is 12 inches square this gives you an idea haw small they are.
What will I be working on to day, it is just after midnight and we are now in to Wednesday in OZ. I would like to start appliqueing my second vase pieces to my back ground and take time out to have a coffee over looking at the links as they come in on Esther’s WIP’s or WOW to day as I’m always motivated by those of you who show your photos.
Happy sewing every one.
Cheers Glenda Australia.
love the tiny frog – you are coming along so nicely on your LE – I will get back to mine one day for sure
i like the berry branches on both sides of the vase too . . . seems a bit more balanced that way i think. love seeing your progress~!
so many tiny frogs~!
and large caterpillars~!!
🙂
libbyQ
How refreshing and green everything looks! Those frogs are so cute too! You’ve had another busy week by the looks of things Glenda, I love what you are doing with LE, it’s looking so beautiful. I think this is one quilt where frequent breaks away from the intense applique will only do it (and us!) good. I’ve been back and forth on my compasses, I need some outdoor space and lush foliage to rest my eyes, I do envy your paradise today!
Your Le is going to look so pretty when it’s done ! I have only finished the compass and put it aside for a while until I get some other things finished. we used to have so many tree frogs here but the last few years they seem to have diminished only a few left.
Thanks so much for the glimpse into your slice of paradise. Such beautiful wildlife and foliage. Your LE is looking wonderful. I have finished my center but seem to be stuck at the borders and hoping that a bit of time away will give me some clarity.
Love all the creatures and nature around you. I know it can be difficult at times, Mother Nature taking over your life, but boy are you a lucky lady 🙂
Your LE is absolutely beautiful. I love what you are doing.
Hugs,
Anne Marieke