Do you ever get all enthusiastic about a new craft but wonder if you should try it because you already have enough things to do? Over the years I have knitted, crocheted, done counted crosstitch, tapestry, scrapbooking, cardmaking, patchwork and quilting and stitcheries. I also did a pastel drawing life class for a while. As a child I loved Derwent pencils but could only buy them individually from the local Milkbar as a set of Derwents was out of the question. My favourite colour was Emerald green and I went through a few of those. I longed for a full set of Derwents and finally my wish came true on my 50th birthday. My darling hubby bought me the entire set in a beautiful wooden box. That was many many years ago now and I have hardly used them. BUT the day has arrived because I have joined the current fad of colouring in. My excuse is that I can trace some of the designs and stitch them! Good idea? Yes?
Before I start colouring I need to finish a couple of things. The last block from Jenny's BOM is now complete. I just need to audition some fabrics to start piecing the blocks together.
I have found some time to read . I am usually an avid reader but had lost my interest for some strange reason. My reading mojo is now back.
I couldn't resist purchasing some more 1800s repro fabrics to add to my stash. I need a 4th drawer now.
Righto! I am off to wash those fabrics, audition some fabric for that BOM and casually walk past that colouring book trying not to pick it up.
Angel Blessings.
hi my gorgeous friend,wow that was lovely for your hubby to do,they look a beautiful set in their wooden box,Barb did the same when we went to Melb,she bought a colouring book as well,love your stitchery,enjoy your weekend my friend xx
ReplyDeleteOh I am so jealous of that gorgeous set of pencils. I hope you enjoy your coloring...so relaxing. I see one of my favourite reads there x
ReplyDeleteOndrea, I think it's great that you've found a new hobby to add to the others... colouring in is a great new thing, isn't it?!... encourages thought & creativity... the pencils from you hubby will get a good workout now... enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSo vey exciting what amazing pencils .. Can't wait to see more ... The books look great xx
ReplyDeleteI also bought a colouring book for myself called mandalas but have yet to start using it, nothing wrong with a bit of coloring in kids can't have all the fun lol :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteOoh what a lovely hubby - that's a gorgeous set!! I just got myself a set of Prismacolor pencils, because....I'm playing with coloring in some stitcheries, lol! I do love coloring on fabric. I do think you should probably stop and play with your pencils....
ReplyDeleteHasn't the colouring in and Mindfulness thing caught on! I cannot believe the number of books I spotted at the bookshop relating to these. Love your new fabrics. Enjoy all your crafts-- I have tried all those too.
ReplyDeleteLove the new fabrics!! I have a colouring in book too!!! Have you picked yours up yet??? Fantastic set of pencils!!
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