Sunday 30 September 2012

Where did September go???

I knew I hadn't posted in a while....but I didn't think it was quite THIS long!!
I have been in the doldrums of late in terms of basket-weaving.  I have several "new" projects in several different planning stages - some half finished - seemingly getting absolutely nowhere.  So I stopped - which is probably what I needed to do.

I have been doing the odd bit of preparation work for my cane-based baskets - such a tedious job - but also satisfying because this is where one gets the basket shape happening.  I just thought I would toss in a photo so you can see I have done SOMETHING in the last month!!  This shows about half the stash!!  Nothing like working in bulk!



I went to the markets yesterday morning and found these beautiful Waratahs - aren't they just gorgeous.
Waratahs are the floral emblem for the State of New South Wales by the way - just thought I'd throw that in!



I love these flowers!

My doldrums were lifted somewhat by a visit from a very dear friend on Sunday afternoon.  Susan (http://minicrochetmad.blogspot.com.au/ ) and her "Grumpy" came visiting with a picnic in mind.  But what I'm really wanting to show off is what she made for me - can you believe how beautiful this is?  It measures 100mm x 100mm!!! and soooo fine - I can't stop admiring it!  Thank you Susan!



And so I've come to the end of my post for today.  I will take this opportunity to welcome new followers to my blog - thank you for dropping by!  It's always nice to "meet" new people!

Have a wonderful week everyone!


11 comments:

  1. Hey good friend, it was lovely to catch up with you all. Glad you like the shawl, small compensation for murdering your baby doll ;)

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  2. Wat een prachtig cadeau...

    Groeten Xandra

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  3. cuanto trabajo y esa colcha secillamente magnifica

    besitos

    Mari

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  4. Hi Lidi, what a gorgeous gift of Susan, it is really amazing so tiny and delicate work! Like you I also work on several miniatures, I love to do so, it is never boring ;)!
    These flowers, waratha's, are really gorgeous, thank you for sharing, (of course) I've never seen them :D!!
    Greetings, Ilona

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  5. Hola Lidi, siempre es una delicia ver tus trabajos, tus cestas es proceso son magníficas, felicitaciones por el regalo de Susan!
    Un abrazo
    GRACIAS por no tener palabra de verificación

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  6. Lidi I don't know where to begin! I love seeing the baskets in progress, so interesting. The flowers are beautiful and the shawl, WOW! Thank you for posting everything, great to see---Linda

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  7. Hay Lidi,

    Your blog is very beautiful.
    And i will follow your blog.
    Please take a look into my world.

    Love from Holland..from Marijke
    www.marijkevanooijen.blogspot.com

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  8. Welcome to this blog Marijke - always great to "meet" new friends! Hugs from Australia!!

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