Only 20 kilometers off the coast of Western Australia is idyllic Rottnest Island. With clear waters, beautiful landscape and interesting history it made the perfect spot to enjoy a week of Autumn sunshine.
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Smart Street Parties
I am busy preparing for the Smart Street Party this Friday 4th April from 5.00 pm. As the weather turns cooler I am adding to my stash of silk scarves. I like to think I have all colour preferences covered. Here are some I have worked on today.
Bird image by Design seed.
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Bird image by Design seed.
Paris Inspiration
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It is no secret I adore Paris. We spent 17 amazing days based in an apartment in the Marais. Each day was filled with long walks interspersed with stops to browse through magical shops, visit galleries, sip coffee & wine and eat truly delicious food. I hope to do it again. I am sure these experiences subconsciously influence my designs. So it is thrilling to know this design is heading to Paris as a gift. It is like a little bit of me will be there. |
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| The images uses to showcase my designs are from a book by Janelle McCulloch “Paris. A guide to the city’s creative heart” I devoured the content prior to visiting Paris and it was a valuable guide to less well known nooks and crannies. |
I stitch everywhere - Me and Mrs Jones
Following the southern coastline from Esperance to home we paused for refreshments in the beautiful village of Denmark. David was in need of food and I had a craving for something sweet. Mrs Jones Cafe was a quaint little cafe serving delicious food. I can recommend it.
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Inspiration comes from everywhere. I love flowers and hope one day I will live in an environment where I can have hydrangeas and tumbling roses.
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Glorious corduroy
I love corduroy, so it was only a matter of time before it crept into my designs. This week I have 5 new bags to sell at the Smart Street Parties Friday 7th March 2014.
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I stitch everywhere
During my recent journey down south we explored the stunningly beautiful Esperance region. It was here my good friend Alex volunteered to model my designs so I could have some images of my latest work. I hope you agree the landscape, model and design is pretty good.
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I stitch everywhere
It’s true I stitch everywhere, so have decided to share where I take my needle and thread and what I create. Nature is a prime influence on my design sensibility. Bought up in the forest of south west Australia instilled in me a real appreciation of nature. I feel energised amongst the trees, on the beach and in wide open spaces. In Australia we have this in bucket loads. Over the next week I will post photos of my latest journey south to Esperance and back along the track between Cape Lewin and Cape Naturalist. I am interested in where other people stitch and would love to hear your story.
Our first stop was and ENERGETIC climb up the highest mountain in the south west (tiny by European standards). Before descending the peak of Bluff Knoll I sat and stitched a few components of a necklace that featured in a photo shoot a few days later.
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Back in Australia
I returned from 5 months travelling through Europe and took quite some time to settle. I never know what inspiration I have gathered along the way or what I will create as a result or my travelling, looking, touching and dreaming.
By coincidence I arrived in Milan in the midst of Fashion Week. What amazing unplanned timing. I loved it.
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Au revoir
I know my blogging has been very sporadic lately and there are lots of reasons I could give but really I have just been distracted. Distracted by my upcoming holiday. Our 5 month trip will have us travelling to London, Paris, Spain, back to France, Italy, Croatia, Egypt and Dubai. I will blog as I go so if you want to see what we are up to check in from time to time.
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