Workshop starter pack are nearly ready...

I have been working on workshop packs for the past few days. It is so important for me that they not only help someone make something lovely but also they feel special, just like opening a present!
They will contain everything that is needed to make something beautiful, with all the instructions included and even templates so they can be made again and again when you get home.
I put some thought in to the presentation, even down to how the little note book should look and the ribbon that tied it all together-using frayed fabric in a floral pattern to give it a retro feel.
I'm so excited at the prospects that these will bring!

I have also been working on some thread/stitched images this week. One of my favorite at the moment is the seed pods and it's turned out to be a favorite for a few others too, which is always so touching. I have added two colours so far but plan on adding another deeper chocolate brown.

I found my mojo again!

After a few days of feeling poorly and generally not my self I have worked madly on Thursday and Friday this week. I lost all passion to work early this week do decided that the best thing to do was....nothing! I kept going back in to my room but found no inspiration.
It was only after I had the opportunity to use some lovely red and white clay and decided to make teeny tiny houses.
I feel quite fascinated by the idea that lots of detail can be put in to some thing so small, something I have been doing with the miniature stitched pictures.
I'm going to continue with this medium and see what I can get from it.

I have begun a large stitched image of seed pods and a wonderful plant I drew a few weeks back but as its quite big, there is SO much more to do on it.
I love that even the smallest stitch makes a huge difference to the overall image and most importantly-looks sketched!