Well sort of. It's a beautiful day today, but the weekend was another story: cold and blustery, mostly. With lots of rain. Several roads had to be closed as creeks and rivers overflowed. Again. I've never seen so many trees falling down either. Winter just doesn't seem to want to go without a fight. I've been enjoying the daffodils for weeks now. Little bunches brought inside to remind us of Spring! So pretty and cheerful, scattered here and there. These are in the hallway. I float on the scent of their perfume everytime I pass by.
Meanwhile, outside, bunnies are creeping out from underneath the bushes and the robins have returned, a sure sign of a seasonal shift. In fact, right this minute, I am sitting here with the backdoor wide open for the first time in months. The fresh air is wonderful. (Even made a new blog banner to celebrate.) Tweet Tweet.
For most of the winter, I sort of took over this corner of the "playroom" to work on my new art project. I love decoupage, and woke up one morning with an irresistible urge to cut and paste...and this quest took me far and wide with endless possibilities.
But, in the end...it was embroidery transfers that captured my heart. What else? I love them so. Most are between 50-75 years old, some even older. I only used those that were already cut up or used, or beyond repair. I like that these old vintage treasures will be preserved in a new way to celebrate their goodness. These (above) were the first pieces I did. They take quite a bit of time to do, but I find the process very relaxing especially with the {French} Baguette Quartette serenading and guiding my mood with Fleur de Paris and La vie en Rose. (Listen here). Personally, I find this music transforming, even when a storm is raging outside. It just seems to ooze sunshine and happiness that overflows onto the canvas here.
Each art piece is unique and carries a theme all its own, depending on the combined designs used. I've got more in various stages of completion and may try and sell a few. At the moment though, I just can't bare to part with them. I'm thinking of hanging them en masse on a large wall over here in PatternBee headquarters--that little room at the back of my house. Wouldn't that be grand?
