This post is to my big brother, who suddenly became very ill a little over a week ago. We will miss you Brad while we are gone and will be thinking of you at all times.
To everyone...I will try and post while we are abroad and show you what wonderful sights we are seeing. However, if the chance doesn't arise I wish you all a lovely end to 2008 and I will be back more regularly in the new year.
And to everyone I owe and email or two, Im sorry priorities and time have drastically altered in the past weeks, I will be in touch when I can and have not forgotten you.
This little needle book was today's quick sewing project. There are many projects on the list but I seem to be running out of crafty time and some will just have to wait until 2009. 2009! I hear you say, yes that's right, it's a little crazy around here at the moment as there's a big trip being planned. With only 13 days to go, the countdown is on. This trip includes Christmas in Cuba, New Years Eve and my birthday in New York. I am so, so excited, this will be my first time overseas. Can you believe that? I'll also be lucky enough to set foot in the UK, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany and Italy. I keep pinching myself as I can't believe one of my dreams is about to come true!
A while back I'd read the Julia Rothman, How To tutorial on pattern making in Mankind Mag: Issue 3. I'd been wondering how pattern tiling worked for some time and had never gotten around to investigating further, so when I had a quick spare moment yesterday I excitedly gave Julia's tutorial a go. To my surprise it worked! The excitement of seeing the quick scribble I'd made come to life as a tiled pattern was so super fun. Julia's instructions were very straightforward and easy to follow and I now can't wait to try something a little more considered.
I also think I have a clearer understanding of what the talented Cecilia is up to with all of those pieces of paper.
Following on from my last post I would like to thank My Charlie Girl for alerting me to another great exhibition in Melbourne called No Comply, opening next Friday at No Vacancy Gallery and featuring over 80 artists. No Comply continues in Sydney in December and Taipei in January 2009. Worth a look I say.
Also for those in Melbourne, if you want to check out My Charlie Girl live in action make your way to Dazzeland Studios, 25 Eastment Street, Northcote this Sunday, November 2 from 4pm. Flyer with more details here.
Apologies for the really bad photo... I just noticed the bottom right piece is upside-down, must have been from the excitement!
This post is to my big brother, who suddenly became very ill a little over a week ago. We will miss you Brad while we are gone and will be thinking of you at all times.
