Dunbheagan Open Gardens

After Sunday lunch Stewart and I decided to go and visit

an Open Garden near Dereham, about 25 miles away.

The weather had become sunny and it was a lovely drive there.

The Open Garden Scheme is so special.

People open their gardens on behalf of Charities and

it is advertised in The National Garden Scheme, Yellow Book.

This is the garden of Jean and John Walton.

They were raising money for the

St Johns Ambulance.

It was wonderful, full of Blooms and so much interest,

even Carnivorous plants.

It was very popular and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

There was music being played by The Reepham Ensemble.

A very lovely afternoon.

See another picture of the garden on my website

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Card Making

As you can see I had different colour samples to finish.

I really enjoyed adding the embellishments.

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Card Making

Saturday morning was spent doing all those chores you leave and leave!

Well, I thought 'We', better do them.(Stewart and myself)

So the freezer got defrosted,cleaned and sorted out.

Why is there always that bag of green beans at the bottom of the freezer with last years date?

The bags of recycle and garden rubbish was taken down the tip

and some of mylarge pile of ironing was dealt with,

while we watched an afternoon film.

"Ambition to Meaning,

Finding your Life's Purpose"

Directed by Michael Goorjian and starring

Dr. Wayne Dyer.

I first saw the film on Utube,

(you can see the whole film in segments).

Its a very good film to watch when you are in need

of mental or emotional strength, a real lift to spirits.

This then inspired me to go into the studio and ponder

what I had watched, life and 'chores'.

I put some music on and finished the pile of card samples.

I had started cards and had promised The Gallery some to sell.

So as you can see the 'Evening' of my Saturday was very creative

Embelishing,machining,beading,embroidery and packaging.

So as you can see I had a really mixed day.

I think every artist has to mix so many things into their

day and inspiration comes from many different sources.

Embellished Mesh Card Detail

I have really enjoyed making these cards.
The base is embellished felt and the mesh is
Florist Ribbon dyed and soldered.
Lots of beading and stitch as usual.
See more of my Embellished work on my art page portfollio on
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Museum Day

I was demonstrating the Embellisher technique on Friday at the

Kings Lynn Museum. I had a lovely time and several visitors sat and

had a taster, making an ATC, so they could take them home.

The Embroiderer's Guild Exhibition is going well and lots of

lovely feedback.

I managed to make these cards while I was there.

These are available to buy.

See more of my work at

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Caterpillar

Well would you believe it?
Look what laid on our doorstep on Thursday.
A Hawk Moth Caterpillar.
It was huge.
I took this picture with it sat on a large laurel leaf on Stewart's hand.
Seems ironic with all the 'Hungry Caterpilla' workshops
I have been giving, more workshops next week.
We have seen the moth in the evening in the Summer,
over several years so they must like the garden.
See more of what goes on at
Quilters Cottage on this blog and
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Thetford Forest

This is the lovely view we had from the car as we ate our

picnic on the way back from the Dentist at Mildenhall.

It as pouring with rain and looked so green in comparison

to our parched gardens at the moment.

Yes! You did read right, the Dentist!

We make a trip of it because it is not our favourite

appointment. Stewart and I got off lightly with a spring clean

but Jennifer had to have a filling re-filled! oooo!

This view made our morning better.

Gallery Day 3rd August 2010

Lots of comings and goings today.

Lots of enquiries about classes starting in September

and new artists wanting to book in for taster sessions.

Two even came back and started theirs so they can make

jewellery next week.

Judy was away feeling poorly, so hope you feel

better now.

The sample above is embellished wools and

a small amount of metallic gauze.

See more of what is going on @The Gallery and the move to.

Friday Gallery Day 30th July 2010

On Friday I went to the Gallery to organise some of the

art materials

and equipment for Workshop Sessions.

Lots of wonderful stuff had been put away in the

storage containers due to the different exhibitions that

had been going on at The Gallery and the space was required.

We had forgotten which art materials were in which box!!!

I really enjoyed the day sorting and finding out

what there was.

Judy and Haydn were so busy as usual but

look what they gave me to say Thank you for what I do,

a beautiful bunch of flowers and yummy

box of chocolates.

Thank you Judy and Hadyn,they are really appreciated.

See more at The Gallery

http://www.thegallerydereham.co.uk/

Attlebrough Art Session

I was over at Attlebrough High School yesterday in my role as a

Breckland Artist. The Arts Development Officer, Sam Dawson

was with me to see what a session was like and lend a hand.

We were in the art room so were surrounded by inspiration and colour.

As you can see the children enjoyed their morning and were continuing

Summer School the rest of the afternoon and week.

I think Sam enjoyed herself too!

See more of my workshops on

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Lynda Enjoys Embellishing

Lynda Turner, Dereham's Permanent Deputy Mayor

visited The Gallery, to try her hand at Taster Session with

the embellisher machine and found it very therapeutic after her very busy morning.

She then moved onto the computerized sewing machine to add some

additional embellishing stitches.

I hope we will see her again on a Tuesday gallery session as

she really enjoyed herself and produced a wonderful piece

of work.

She more of what goes on at The Gallery

www.thegallerydereham.co.uk

Pat's Finished her Favours

These are Pat's finished Golden Wedding Anniversary favours.

They are all unique and so beautiful.

She has made over 50 and they all have a message on the back

and are going to be given in a little bag.

Pat gave Judy and myself one each and you can see mine

in the bag on the right.

We felt all warm and fuzzy inside and pat is soglad she has finished

in time for their party.

Well done Pat.

She has worked so hard on them over the last couple of months.

See more ATC's on my website

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Jimmy's Farm Visit

We went to Jimmy's farm in Essex last week

on the way back from Brightlingsea

and here you can see Jenn supporting the sign.

We normally pop in to by some jam and this time sausages and

meat for the BBQ.

The gardens have really grown on andthe Old Spot Pigs were

wonderful to see, with their piglets.

The Jimmy's Farm is really under going some transformation

with the big Barn Conversion.

It will be fantastic venue and restaurant.

We watched the series and have followed the changes ever since.

Jimmy's website is worth a visit as it has so much information and

interest for everyone

http://www.jimmysfarm.com/

Brightlingsea Visit

The Clark Family went away for a few days to see

Grandparents and family at Brightlingsea.

Jenn went with Grandma and Grandad to see a show.

Annabel, Jenn's long term Holiday friend was on stage and was

outstanding. Well done Annabel!

Stewart and I went down to the old part of Brightlingsea to see

the developments to the new Marina Complex.

Thursday night was lovely and you could just

hear the first night of the funfair at Bateman's Point.

I didn't take my camera so took this photo

the following morning on our stroll.

A real stormy sky rolling in!

I took lots of pictures of the boats and old boat houses.

Inspiration for the future.

TC won The Alveva Challenge Quilt

We have a Challenge every year and the title this year was,

'Anything textile that explores the theme,

"An English Country Garden".

Wendy was the our Visitor Judge and boy! did she

judge and she explained to us how she marked each contributor.

Well done TC and she keeps the Cup until next year and has

a Red winners Star on her quilt on stage at the Exhibition in October.