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Sunday, March 29, 2015

Inside and Out

This weekend I have done just that...spent sometime indoors and some out of doors.
The indoors consisted of finishing off my violets...just a sneaky now!
Another snippet... a special gift for someone! All the stitchery is done and just needs putting together into ???
I then treated myself to some time practising with my coloured pencils...a sweet Crimson Rosella. We loved these pretty birds when we encountered them in our travels down south.
There is still lots of shading and the background to do but overall I am thinking not to awful! The other little person I have been working on is giving me all kinds of grief....self inflicted I think. I have drawn a composite of several photos (some generously sent to me by Sue - Kiwikid) who also is besotted by these gorgeous creatures. I think it is best left as is until I can show my very clever teacher who tells me nothing is ever lost! I do hope so because he is very cute....
and I have been longing to draw and Orangutan for so long! Definitely a WIP!

Outside saw me in the garden once I had bought home some bounty from the nursery.
 I have to accept that I live in the subtropics and not in a cooler climate and unless I want to spend every waking hour tending a garden I have to go with what grows here. My poor gardens in the front and side have been losing residents at an alarming rate, the horrendous heat didn't help either and there are bare bits everywhere...so crotons, tropical ground covers, geraniums have filled in some of the gaps now. I hope it will start to look a little better soon.
I also bought a few vegies and herbs to pop in my little vegie plot as well..
Some lovely rosemary, garlic, lettuce and tiny tomatoes hopefully will be in our future....
It feels so nice to be outside gardening but I think I may be a bit sore tomorrow.
Hubby is ensconced in his chair flicking between the motor racing and the cricket so I'll have to decide.....pencils/paper or needle and thread?
I hope you are enjoying your weekend too.

Namaste and Blessings,
Michelle xxx
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23 comments:

  1. BinsaMarch 29, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Enjoyed Catching up with your Post Michelle Regards Lyn

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  2. ElyteMarch 29, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    You always seem to have a little secret project on the go. Beautiful crimson rosella.

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  3. RosieMarch 29, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend to me, some stitching and some time in the garden. I am waiting for the weather to cool down a bit before planting my vegie garden.

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  4. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMarch 29, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Someone is going to be very spoilt xx

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  5. CherylMarch 29, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Your violets are so pretty, and your Crimson Rosella looks pretty awesome to me. Did you see them when you were in the Grampians? Lovely gardening weather down here - have a bit the same

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  6. AnonymousMarch 29, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    wow michelle your drawings are so wonderful,you sure do have a talent my friend xx

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  7. RaewynMarch 30, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    Your sketches and stitching are gorgeous Michelle - even the Orangatan who you're not happy with looks such a character!

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  8. Love Of QuiltsMarch 30, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Blessing to you have a great week. Lovely work.

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  9. Helen March 30, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful stitching, wow I just love your drawings, very talented lady :)

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  10. MelodyMarch 30, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Lovely to read and see what you have been doing. Your drawing just gets more and more amazing and wonderful

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  11. JeanetteMarch 30, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Love your drawings. They are wonderful. Hugs,xx

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  12. JulieMarch 30, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Hi Michelle, good planting time at the moment according to my moon calendar :-) So your veges should do really well, Love your violet stitchery, so gorgeous. As are your drawings.

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  13. LeeanneMarch 30, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    My Mum would love your Violet stitchery. Holy moley..........your artwork is AMAZING!!!!

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  14. Christine MMarch 30, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    Your violets are looking lovely, Michelle. Wonderful drawings too.

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  15. FionaMarch 30, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    all this secret sewing..... it's hard .... love your stitching and your drawing is just awesome ... it shows that you are loving it... hopefully it will start cooling down and your garden will feel happier...
    Hugz

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  16. elliekMarch 30, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Love the violets and I just wish I had an nth of your talent. The rosella and orangutan are amazing.

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  17. kiwikidMarch 30, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful stitching Michelle and I love the orangutan...it is so cute!!! Good luck with the gardening and planting.

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  18. SusanMarch 30, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Sounds like a perfectly balanced afternoon. your drawing is getting better and better with every lesson.

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  19. OndreaMarch 30, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Ooooo, you are such a tease! I am loving those violets and look forward to seeing the entire project completed. Your drawings are so amazing. We have lots of those parrots around here. They love our apple tree. Hmmm, another peek of a pressie. Someone is going to very lucky.

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  20. donnaMarch 30, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Your stitching is so beautiful. Love seeing your drawings. You are so talented my dear.
    Hugs
    donna

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  21. Bev CMarch 31, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Hello Michelle,

    The perfect weekend. Gardening is so wonderful and we really do have to accept where we live and what grows best. Your violets are so pretty Michelle, I can just about smell them.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  22. Karen SMarch 31, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Great work in the garden. Yes, our climate really does dictate what will grow!
    Looks like lots of lovely stitching going on. And your drawings are looking great!

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  23. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesApril 2, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Oh Michelle your drawings are gorgeous....just beautiful! Happy Gardening to you...we really gave to go with the flow!

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