Playing with paint

Playing with paint
abstract art

07 May 2012

Busy Sunday

On Sunday went for a drive with my neighbour from my previous unit.  We stopped for lunch at Highfields a little township a few miles from here, where there are lots of little  shops in touristy groups  to explore. I found the beads at the Danish Flower Shop, where they had lots of lovely new colours. There is a luscious red purple, and a gorgeous bright blue.  When I spotted the rich red I had to have that as well.   My excuse is that I cant get out to buy as I need them so like to have things "on hand" just in case.

In the same precinct I found this owl to put onto my Marsh embroidery
Then I came across a larger owl to use as a decoration for scarves.  This will be perfect to wear with my new grey skirt.
I also found this fern charm which I think looked like a feather to go onto my feather embroidery.  I also bought 2 little owl ornaments but they are for a gift so cant show them yet.  Owls and seem to be becoming a part of my life I wonder if that is a good omen.
Next we went to a place called "The Village Green' where there are gorgeous gift shops....which is where I found the owl ornaments.  Could not leave without visiting the Patchwork shop, where lo and behold found the very fabric that I have been looking for, to use as a backing and border for my Marsh Land piece.

Couldn't resist the three lots of wool felt which feels so soft.  They had a good range of colours but settled on these three.  it was here that I also found the Cottage Garden threads in the picture at the top with the beads.  Who can go into a shop where there are lovely threads and not come out with some to add to the stash.
On the way to visit my friends brother in the aged care home, we came across a market in the park near where we were headed and I believe I bought these pickles from the best cook in town so the proof will be in the eating.  I only wish I could have taken home some of the lovely home made cakes and biscuits which she purchased, but must stick to the diet.

12 comments:

  1. Hi Shirley, I can't help but be a little envious. I just love that shop with the beads/ribbons/trims. Even my husband enjoys going there. Sadly, we'd blown the budget last time, so didn't go out there. I just love everything you've purchased, we could easily have shopped 'together'.......LOL. Love those charms, and so pleased that you found a suitable backing fabric. Hope you enjoy the pickles, they look delightful, better than the grocery store stuff!! Have a good week.

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  2. What a wonderful day out you had Shirley and lucky you all the goodies you managed to find.How I envy you having all those great places to visit and shop at.
    Will now look at your previous blogs before I started following you to see what your marsh project is all about

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  3. Oh, Shirley, what a wonderful day out you must have had. And I envy you of the little shops that you could visit. Here it is poor about such things like threads - Not even in shops where you would think that there are special ones: Nothing, only the stranded ones and perle 8. And in Germany it is even more of a stitching desert. Thank you by the way for your lovely comment and do try this pounding, the colour patches are real fun to see and surprising! Hugs (me, not Judy, hahah)

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  4. Hi Shirley! I just love owls...and you found some cute ones!!! Looked like a wonderful shopping spree! I agree it is so nice to have things on hand when you need them!

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  5. What a wonderful shopping adventure you had Shirley. Lovely color threads and beads. I am sure you will find lots of use for them on your wonderful artwork. Love the Owl Pendant and button. I think Owls are very good luck. vbg I also think that fern is very neat looking. Lovely fabrics. Hugs Judy

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  6. Hi my Friend. big Sunday!

    See Bellow, the extract with I copied from the link: http://buzz.blogger.com/2012/05/translate-and-two-more-new-gadgets-for.html

    " To add the Google translator bar to your blog, click "Add a Gadget" from the "Layout" tab, and select it from the list of gadgets under "Basics". You’ll see three new gadgets for your dynamic blog, including “Blog List”, “Text List” and “Google Translate”.

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  7. You have such a lovely blog here...beautiful collection of beads..it is always such a temptation to buy things when I go to craft or needlework stores...have been around in the sewing blogosphere for a short time only and am happy to know that I am really not the only one who likes to have things on hand. Beautiful works.

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  8. Wonderful day and lovely purchases!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  9. Oh, what a wonderful day out, Shirley! Just my idea of fun :)
    I hope you are keeping well :)

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  10. someone is having fun! and stitching lovely things too.

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  11. Love your little owls. Looks like it was a great trip - you came home with lots of wonderful treasures!
    I am so very intrigued by the bloom in your header photo- it is fabulous...

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  12. Good buying, Shirley. Love the threads and the felt and adore the little owl and fern trinkets. The owl looks perfect on your wildlife piece. Cheers your friend, Di.

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