Ruth Norbury

Ruth is a textile artist who uses her considerable skill to speak out about animal cruelty.  Take a look at her website when you can it is well worth a visit.
http://www.ruthnorbury.com/

MAY AND NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS.

I am amazed to have reached May already and have still kept my resolution.  For those who don't know, I resolved not to buy any materials for my stitching/creations this year.  I have a huge stash of beautiful fabrics, threads and beads and as I don't follow instructions, but rather make things up as I go along, I don't need particular things for a project.

Although I haven't shopped, I have received some goodies in the mail from friends, so I have had plenty to inspire me.

Speaking of inspiration, I have taken some photos in the garden this weekend.  The grevilleas are looking especially good. I am not sure what the white flower is though.

It's done

Well, I managed to finish the needlebook and added a scissor fob and pin cushion.  I took the unfinished pieces with me when we visited friends for lunch on Sunday and was thrilled to have time to finish it off.  I am trying to make one needle book each month - so far so good.  Well actually I am one month behind but am catching up.

Today I received two lovely magazines in the post - Inspirations and Creative Machine Embroidery & Textile Art.  Inspirations is full of lovely projects including a needlebook and some pin cushions.
http://countrybumpkin.com.au

I haven't looked at Creative Machine Embroidery & Textile Art yet.  I will save it for later.

Anyway, I have added some pics of the needlebook.  Hope you like it.