We've been incredibly busy getting used to our new life in semiretirement, my OH only works one day a week now, so we've been enjoying the novelty of going out mid week as well as the w/e, so not much time for 'at home' creative stuff. Still I'm sure we'll calm down when we get used to it and the novelty's worn off.
We had a lovely w\e in Kent a couple of weeks ago and took one of our Grandsons along too, so here's a few pics of us enjoying retirement.
I just loved the colours of these beech huts, which have now become quite significant, as I'll explain later.
Our grandson fishing for clams, and nearly getting a soaking.
Us enjoying a quiet w/e at Bognor
And a bit of beech sculpture
The end of a very happy day
And now to a bit of creative stuff. It was DD1's birthday last month and she said she wanted something handmade, so after much thought I decided to make a jewellery roll for her w/e's away, thanks to Kathy's great instructions.
It was quite a hit, so I think there'll be a few more in the pipeline as well as one for me.
And finally to the Big News, I've signed up to do my C&G Diploma embroidery with Sian Martin at her online textile school, Distant Stitch. I've just received my first module where I've been asked to choose a theme for the duration of the course and have decided on 'the seaside'. I'm really excited to be working from my own inspirational source this time. I've set up a separate blog which I'll link to so you can follow my progress if you want to.
I can't wait to have something to blog about.
8 comments:
I love those beach huts - I think they appeal to the child in all of us. The jewellery roll is a lovely gift - pretty and practical. How exciting to be starting Sian Martin's course - I shall enjoy seeing what you get up to!
It's good to see you here again Sharon :o) and I'd love to follow your C & G experiences. The seaside will be a great subject to work with (not that I'm biased in any way! lol) Thank you for the link to the jewellery roll tutorial, I've bookmarked it. Lovely roll, btw :o)
Sounds like you and DH have been having a wonderful time. I'll be following the results of your course too, I'm sure you will come up with some fantastic creative stuff!!!
You're brave to go anywhere near a beach in this weather!! I look forward to following your progress on your new blog.
Nice pictures. Love the beach huts.
Looking forward to reading your other blog.
Regards.
Sharon,
I am happy your DD was pleased with the jewelry roll. The fabrics are cute and I like how you used buttons on the pocket.
Thanks for the note.
WELL YOU ARE A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT good on you,love the jewelry roll,I made one for my C&G and my daughter has it in OZ.
Hi Sharon, good for you that you signed up for Sian Martin. I'll think you will love it. I am very curious about it....
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