So... since my big clear out I've had quite a few opportunities to add to my treasure trove of craftiness... but... I'm pleased to say that I've remained disciplined about it all.
At the end of last term we were starting to learn a gyspy influenced choreography at dance class. This involves wearing a very full skirt and a lot of swishing about with it... almost a spanish influence... so... a new skirt was going to be needed. I gave the devil on my shoulder (telling me to whip up to Ikes and buy some material for it) a twack and found a piece in my stash that would do nicely. I think I had planned to make some harem pants or something like that when I originally bought it but that hadn't happened. The skirt is now made and I can't wait to get back to class to try it out learning the rest of the dance!
I've also pulled out the patchwork quilt I've been working on for ages, on and off. That is my evening past-time for now and is one of the last unfinished projects I have about the place... it's time to get it finished! When I hauled it out I was surprised to find I don't actually have a lot left to go until it is done so I feel quite motivated. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished and on the bed.
And in the meantime I dream about what I will do next....
...I'd like to try and make a big collar type necklace - think Cleopatra - using multicoloured glass beads I have stashed...
... I haven't done a painting in a long time and have some ideas brewing there...
... or the next bellydance bedlah, a silver one maybe...
... or an idea I have involving shells I've collected, some jewellery probably...
... or ...
... actually, I should just shut up and go work on my patchwork!!
1 comment:
Of you do a Cleopatra collar make sure you put in the four colours the Egyptians uses along with strong black and whites - colours like the basics Blue (think Lapis lazuli blue), red/orange, green (an irish green) and gold/yellow... the egyptians used bold beautiful primary colours - I love Egyptian art n stuff
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