I created this little piece as I had a need to create a channel through which I could thread a strip of linen tape, yes really. Ever since I finished this piece I haven't been able to get tape, channels, drawing up, gathering off my mind. There are two layers of lace here with the channel defined using French knots and bullion knots. This little piece will be used in some way as part of an artist book, an overlay perhaps or maybe even a sleeve for the edge of a page. The beaded edge has been embellished using bling from a tassel I deconstructed. I am particularly looking forward to finding a home for that large orange coloured bead....
This week I feel as if I haven't achieved much at all. I looked at these two images I had for today and thought 'is that it'? I seem to be doing a lot of bitty things and achieving very little in terms of finished things. If I make mental list of this weeks tick list it amounts to quite a bit but I have very little evidence of it. I guess you will just have to trust me.
Last night I added a tiny lace ruffle to a seam of this lace piece. I added a couple more buttonhole edges to the layers that are building up on here too. The ironing board is evidence of planning more that making, pressing newly acquired scraps and considering where they may fit in relation to the piece in progress that you can see on the far right. In my defence I have also cut out lots of one inch hexagons in card and cloth and then covered the cards with the cloth.
Domesticity wise I made a cheesecake and some chutney. I cooked a meal every evening. The laundry is done. The bathroom is clean and you could eat your dinner off the kitchen floor. I went to the supermarket, I bought a birthday cake. I bought prizes for our annual family Grand National sweepstake. ( I never win. You would think I could fix it wouldn't you as I organise it every year) Oh and I also listed and put together two new classes. Then there are the doodles, aimless doodling whilst time passes me by. I suppose when I look at it like that I have been quite a good girl.
***one or two people have been having trouble leaving comments on here. Today I found 50 comments in my spam comment section including some of my own where I had responded to questions. I have now published them all and if you did ask a question perhaps if you go back now and look the response will be there. I would never ignore you I promise. I will now ensure that I check my spam comments daily.***