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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

April's Happenings


There has been stitching going on during the rainy, cold days of the last week. And a special little visitor came to stay.
Wedding Piece progress:




not much further to go.......!
a gelli plate printed fabric

adding embroidery to the pattern with a variegated crochet thread

6 more wrapping cloth pieces have been pinned

two more are in the works
This little Hedgehog came to Canada all the way from Linda in the UK!

I decided to call her Honey. Isn't she so cute? Thanks Linda! Love my Honey Hedgie!


She's checking out another of my gelli print fabrics. I think she approves.  ;-)




I took another walk to the park

I was surprised to still find snow here and there in the woods and the marshy areas

This Mallard Drake was on the path with his lady 

This amaryllis was re-potted a little late and is just blooming. It didn't bloom last winter, so I'm pleased it's doing so now

Now the second flower is opening. There are 4 buds on the stalk. I've had this amaryllis for about 7 years. The red one bloomed last winter, but I only have green leaves this year.



Hope you've had a fun and creative week.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
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22 comments:

  1. FlowerLady LorraineApril 21, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    The wedding piece is exquisite.

    The little hedgehog is adorable and your amaryllis is beautiful!

    It feels like summer already down here in s.e. FL.

    Happy Spring to you ~ FlowerLady

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    1. SuztatsApril 23, 2015 at 8:48 AM

      Thanks Lorraine. The amaryllis blooming was a surprise I'm glad happened. Usually they bloom here around Christmas, but then my Christmas cactus is blooming now, too.........hmmm. I wish we were a little warmer here: it snowed today and yesterday. Much too cold for the last half of April! Enjoy your heat and sunshine.

      Hugs

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  2. DortheApril 22, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Your wedding piece, is amazing dear Suz, and so beautiful is the gelli print,now also embroidered-and the wrapping pieces so very lovely, in white and red . I also love to see your photoes from your walk, and the gorgeous Amaryllis. Thank you-
    Hugs, Dorthe

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    1. SuztatsApril 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM

      Hi Dorthe. I hope you're having nice seasonal weather. It's been snowing the last couple days, but luckily no accumulation. Too cold, though. With weather like this, I may have to stay inside and stitch instead of getting my garden beds ready for planting. Soon, the Wedding Piece will be finished! Have a good weekend.

      Hugs

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  3. Jane McLellanApril 22, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Wonderful pictures! I love the embroidery on the gelli fabric - really adds definition and texture.

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    1. SuztatsApril 23, 2015 at 8:50 AM

      Thanks, Jane. I like to stitch on the gelli fabric when watching T.V.-- I don't have to concentrate, and the variegated thread adds its own beauty.

      Hugs

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  4. shirleyApril 22, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    So much love has go e into your wedding piece it is so beautiful.
    The gelli print fabric is great love the addition of the stitching. Cute little hedgehog. The wrapping cloths are comin g along nicely. Your work is always a pleasure to see

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    1. SuztatsApril 23, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you so much, Shirley! I must admit I shall be very pleased once the wedding piece is finished. There are quite a few projects on the back burner calling for my attention, and I'm eager to get back to the blackwork butterfly, and my wrapping cloth pieces, too. I'm so happy about your good news!

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  5. AnitaApril 23, 2015 at 12:13 AM

    Both the wedding piece and wrapping cloth blocks are beautiful with lots of interesting textures. love your cathedral window print! Honey is so cute!

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    1. SuztatsApril 23, 2015 at 9:02 AM

      Thank you Anita. Honey is a nice stitching companion, too--she agrees with everything I do! lol I'm looking forward to getting back to the wrapping cloth pieces. Soon, I hope. Have a great weekend.

      Hugs

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  6. Margarets designer cardsApril 23, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Your wedding piece is amazing, can't wait to see the finished piece
    Lovely hedgehog,
    I thought I had lost my two amaryllis, I put both pots outside ready to throw away when the weather improved, I looked at the pot I was just about to throw it in tge bin when I saw a green shoot, I now have two leaves since I brought back in, they never flowered last year so when they looked dead out they went, it has survived frost, rain and bitter cold, just hope I might get a flower. Yours looks beautiful.
    Margaret

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    1. SuztatsApril 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      Thanks Margaret. I hope your amaryllis blooms for you this year, but, if not, it may do so next year, like mine are. I didn't have my red amarylis outside last summer, so perhaps the bulb didn't get enough nourishment to bloom. I shall make sure I re-pot both and put them into the garden so they'll have lots of sun and rich soil. It was a good thing you saw those shoots! Maybe yours like a bit of frost. ;-)

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  7. Anni - My Creative Life and Mixed Media BooksApril 24, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Your wedding piece is so wonderful embroidered Suz and I love your gelli print on fabric, cold rainy days are perfect to sit with an embroidery.
    Anni

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    1. SuztatsApril 24, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      That's true, Anni, and we're still having cold days......yesterday it snowed.....sigh. So I stayed inside and did a bit of stitching. This weekend may be warmer, so I may be out in the garden Sunday, but Saturday will find me stitching bowls with the Guild.. Oh, boy, more stitching time! Have a great weekend.

      Hugs

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  8. JillayneApril 24, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    What a wonderful busy post - so much going on in your world... I love your gelli plate printed fabric with the stitchery - that is gorgeous. There is such life and light in that piece and teh stitching enhances it all so perfectly - love it!

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    1. SuztatsApril 25, 2015 at 6:40 PM

      Thank you Jillayne! I really like the colours in the gelli print fabric, and how the yellow pops through here and there. The stitching is addictive, and I have to remind myself to put it down and finish the wedding piece. Happy stitching.

      Hugs

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  9. Magpie's MumblingsApril 25, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Honey definitely IS a honey!! Like your gelli plate project, but my love is reserved for that wedding piece!!

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    1. SuztatsApril 25, 2015 at 6:42 PM

      Lately I've been seduced by the gelli fabric and the wrapping cloth pieces--but I must get back to the Wedding Piece and finish it. I'm so glad you like it.Thanks MA!

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  10. CreateologyApril 25, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    This wedding piece is beyond stunning with your amazing works of stitchery HeART. Lovely flowers and sweet mallard on your walk. I like the stitching you are adding to your Gelli fabric. You are really enjoying your wrapping cloth creations. Fun little Honey Hedgehog. Spring Sunshine for you Dear...

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    1. SuztatsApril 26, 2015 at 9:31 AM

      It's fun creating the wrapping cloth pieces, Sherry, but then my art room looks like a cyclone hit it. There are pieces of white fabric and laces everywhere.....I have to clean it up before I can work on anything else. Thanks for the spring sunshine wishes-- they worked! Although it's still unseasonably cool, I may get out to the garden for an hour or so today. I'm already a week behind on my weeding.*:-O surprise I hope the rains come your way.

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  11. AnonymousMay 6, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Oh ! I am s happy Honey arrived and he sounds th perfect companion. Beautiful stitching as ever xxxx

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    1. SuztatsMay 6, 2015 at 4:12 PM

      Thank you again, Linda, for my cute l'il Honey Hedgie! She's adorable!

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