Sunday 10 March 2013

Thoughts of Spring (in the depths of Winter...still!) and a meditation on Works in Progress

 I know that people in the UK are famed for their obsession with the weather.  This is a fact and one which I am not going to dispute.  I am going to conform to this stereotype and talk about the weather (briefly).  As I write, there is a covering of snow outside with a freezing wind coming from Siberia and winter has definitely decided to show it is not over yet.  So, to cheer myself up, I shall allow my thoughts to stray to lovely Spring-like patterns of material.
 As you know, I am someone who likes to have lots of hobbies and projects on the go.  This is all very well, but having so many things that I enjoy means that I have to spread my time between them and consequently, there are many, many works in progress.  I do occasionally finish some of them, but there are many more in my head as well as started and not finished.  You may remember that I did make some Christmas bunting which I actually finished and was pleased with, despite some slight problems with measuring.  I had a brainwave the other day and rashly suggested to Chris how nice it would be to have seasonal bunting to add some colour to our rather neutral sitting room.  He agreed and off I went to order some material to add to the rather interesting stash I already have (much of which is not suitable for this project).  These photos show the results of my internet shopping.
They are chintzy and floral and gorgeous! I am particularly fond of the paisley inspired one in the photo above.  Now all I have to do is to get on with the bunting making.  Oh, I also need to make some things for the Spring/Easter swap which needs to be posted this week, oh, and make some jewellery, oh, and then I would really like to learn to crochet so that I can make some flowers and then there is the Kumihimo braiding I need to do and the wirework...*Sigh*...rolls eyes heavenwards...

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  1. oh Ellie, I'm so pleased its not just me with so much on the go x x

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    1. Dear Joy
      Thank you and no, it most definitely isn't just you! In fact, I have been influenced by my mum who is always busy with various craft activities - at the moment it is watercolour painting, crochet, embroidery and writing a history of a house we used to live in, to name but a few. In the past, there was lace making, tapestries, weaving, spinning, sewing and many others. It is obviously in my genes and there is no getting away from it! Sometimes I do wish I could just concentrate on one thing at a time as it would make my crafting life so much easier. (The chances are I probably won't though!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Haha, the people in the Netherlands are the same I guess; also discussing the weather everyday! It's so very freezing cold right now!
    I sort of accepted the fact that I too can't concentrate on only one thing....
    There are so many nice things to do, aren't there?
    Love from Mirjam.

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    1. Dear Mirjam
      Thank you - it is freezing cold again today with biting winds and more snow! I am very pleased to be inside (even if I don't know which project to do first). There are so many nice things to do and it very hard to pick just one.
      Keep warm
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Love that fabric - very spring like indeed!

    I am the same - I am planning blankets and cross stitch and cushions and bags and endless crafty things. There are not enough hours in the day, sadly...

    Gillian x

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    1. Dear Gillian
      Thank you - I think the very floral material will be the 'summer' bunting. Summer seems a long way away, doesn't it? Even Spring does today with the freezing weather! I agree, there aren't enough hours in the day at all.
      Good luck with finishing some of your works in progress too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Loving those fabrics Ellie but all I can think about at the moment is keeping warm.I am fancying making a bunny from a knitted square as featured on one of the blogs I follow.

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    1. Dear Anne
      Thank you. It does look as though I have been a little presumptuous with thoughts of Spring and (dare I say it), Summer! I have got round to making the triangles for the Spring bunting but no further than that so far. Perhaps this weekend...
      Good luck with making that knitted square bunny.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Missed this. Those are gorgeous fabrics you have there. It's the sign of a true crafter, having more ideas than you have time!

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    1. Dear Annie
      Thank you. I love these fabrics too, but have to now make them into the bunting! I would love to think I'm a true crafter, but I'm not sure whether a 'craft dabbler' might be a more appropriate name for me, as I can't concentrate on just one thing!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. We're still experiencing winter also. The roses are very pretty.

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