Princess Bubbles Creates

I have a new job.  I am a back stage receptionist at the Centre in the Square.  Basically they need a warm body that smiles nicely when someone comes into the office.  There is a bit more to it than that but not a lot.  I have many hours of sitting there with not a lot to do.  I am now bringing in my sketch book so that I can doodle my time away.  Iwould really like to bring my stitching but I feel like that would be pushing it.

My piece Metamorphosis, pictured above, is in the Stories show at the Unity Church.  The show opens tonight and will be on display until I don't know when.  I just checked their web site and can't find that information.  It is likely up for at least a month.

I am linking with  http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/  for Treasure Hunt Thursday.  I recently found these sweet, feminine handkerchiefs at one of my favorite thrift stores.  The stitching is so delicate how could I resist them.  I tell myself enough already!  But I can't stop. I probably have enough to make a whole queen sized quilt with them.

Here is my August block again.  I have added some ribbon stitching, feather stitch and some blue beads.  I plan to add more blue beads and more feather stitching.  The block might be finished after that but I will wait to see once that is done.  I am linking with http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

Since I wasn't truly happy with some of the results the other day I thought I would try Gelli printing on them. I am definitely happier with them now.  The colors don't look all that vibrant nor can you see the iridescence in the paint.  Too bad, it is quite pretty.  The extra layer of paint adds depth and more interest.

I have to say that I LOVE messing around.  I had no predetermined purpose for any of things I colored.  I set out a stack of paper, fabric and doilies.  I got a wash basin and put a damp piece of fabric in the bottom.  I then sprayed some Tulip fabric spray paint on to the fabric.  After which I layered a piece of paper and did the same thing.  I continued layering and spraying until I had used up all the pieces with which I started.  Sometimes I sprayed water also so that the colors would run a bit more.  The pieces near the bottom ended a more muddied color because I used every color of spray I have.  I knew that would happen but decided to just go for it anyway.  I am not a big fan of muddied colors so I may have to add more color to those pieces to brighten them up a bit.  The pieces on the top of the stack are more clear bright colors and I am happier with those.

This past Saturday I decided to go to a couple of yard sales.  I haven't been to a yard sale in years.  I used to go almost every Saturday when the boys were small.  It was fun to find them some toys and books.  Well, I read about a needlework sale and figured I needed to check it out.  I also read about a church sale and since the two were close together I decided I would go to both of them.  Unfortunately, the weather didn't co-operate and the needlework sale didn't yield much.  However, the church sale was inside and pretty darn good.  I found a roll of vintage velvet ribbon and a needlebook.  I love the victorian looking roses on the needle book.  This is the first needle book I have ever found and I love it.  There are still some needles in it. I think I have found a new thing to collect! I am linking with http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/