Inspiration!

For the last few days, I have been hearing, the call of the

Curlew.  A harbinger of Spring, in these parts!

I walk Daisy, at around 7am. and this morning it was frosty but

absolutely beautiful.

I treasure these early morning, quiet times, when there is no one about.

It's been difficult at home, as Mr C. has broken a rib.

It's very debilitating and painful and of necessity a lot more has fallen

to me to do, so 'time out' has become more important.

I've managed a bit of time in my work room, although up till 

this week, inspiration has been a bit elusive.

I decided not to purchase any new wool, although I was sorely 

tempted, for the 'hap along', I mentioned in my last post.

I searched through my stash and came up with this .....

I bought it from a small producer at the Masham Sheep Fair.

It has delicate shades of pink and blue. Hope it will suit!

I have also found my inspiration for my new stellar rug.

The next step was to abstract, the elements of the picture that 

appealed to me and that I thought would give a pleasing result.

I drew it out and transferred it onto transparency film.

Just need to put it on the overhead projector, so I can blow it up

and draw it onto my hessian background.

Then the hard work begins ....... 

 'one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration'!

Heh! Heh!

Have a good week, everyone.