Not neglectful, you understand just busy, busy, busy!

As with all things when it is a toss up between writing the blog and being creative in other ways, something has to give and it is often the poor old blog that gets shoved down the "to do" list.

But, dear reader, it has been full on in the studio. (And also elsewhere in the day job, but I won't bore you with that here).

I told you that I had committed to doing the Workshop sale. But not just one Workshop sale but two, Portsmouth and London. 

Here is a sample of new work coming out of the studio - you cannot see it in any great detail here. All piled on the floor waiting for mounting. But trust me, there's mono print on tissue, rag paper, hand painting/inking and stitching all going on here. 

I know, from doing the sale a gazillion times with Rob and Andy, that the key is having a range price points. So this is something I'm aware of. You cannot see them here but I have some very small pieces.

I will report back with some better photos. 

I'm also experimenting with paper jewellery, but that's a whole blog post of its own!

Oh, and I forgot to mention the cushions! I had a commission for 10 cushion covers. Samples from various fabrics, including some amazing steiff teddy bear fabric (bright orange and not the easiest to sew - the fur kept getting in the way!)  But, no photos I am afraid and if I am honest I was not wholly happy with the zips. 

So, I need to sit down and study this little video.

But it will have to wait, for just now I am a bit busy!

Meanwhile, you can enjoy it and if you use the technique be sure to let me know.

Well those tissue papers have been laminated ( posh word for glued down) onto rag paper and additional colours have been applied (for the most part brusho inks). 

Old dictionary pages have been coloured and there's been a bit more sticking and sewing. 

Full on, but lots more to do.