Library Refurbishment

I have closed the library - it was to be for only a week, but I will open again after Easter - so that we could do some long overdue refurbishnment.
Not only did the whole place need to be jazzed up (made happier) but the shelves needed to be re-organised.
So after lots of shifting, re-writing the design and deciding on colours, today was the first real day of new-ness.
I wanted to show you the first wall painted. This is where the Military Collection will sit.

All the walls have been the pale grey, which is pretty boring. This colour is called Monza and it is almost fire engine red. I have employed a man to prep the walls and do the bulk of the painting. Today I have been assisting by doing the cutting work - that is painting the corners and around all the fiddly bits - Ian has been doing the large scale areas by rolling.
What you see of this wall is half the length. This afternoon we had 2 coats on and it will harden over the weekend.
We have an even larger wall that will be a lovely golden yellow - watch out for that photo next week!
Now for some sewing over the weekend :)

New Lap Quilt

This past month I've been working on a new lap quilt. Nothing fancy, just traditional 12 inch blocks using what was in my stash. All I've had to buy (well at this time, 'cause I've had to buy the material at some stage in the past) to make this are 3 reels of thread (600m). I'm pretty pleased with the quilting and the colours are just right for a Crusaders/Canterbury rugby fan.

Here is the back view. You can see that I've used variegated red/cream/black thread. Finished size is 50 inches square.

Collaborative Art Journal - Phase 5

Here is the work I've done on the red journal which belongs to Cheryl.
Simple scrapbook page. An empty page between other's work, just begging to be filled. I was looking through a magazine for red shoes when these lovely ladies and red carpet were mentioned on the same page - how perfect!
Another scrap page with cotton paper, and my vision for Cheryl of handbags and red shoes - what could make you feel happier in winter than these 2 things!



A romantic quilt with words paint stamped.



A sampler on velvet, reminiscent of times past - kings and queens and glorious rich clothes.

A sample of an idea for a challenge - war poster, the battlefield and poppies.

Flower Power

Ahhh! Just beautiful!