We've had unexpected guests for the past three days which, along with being back at language school, (I was able to stitch and post a lot during that last lot of holidays), has kept us very busy. Anyway, yesterday was a public holiday - the Dragon Boat Festival, so we went up to the Yangming Shan national park, which is all within the Taipei city limits, and visited one of Chiang Kai-shek's 15 homes there!!! This was his 'guesthouse' apparently, and it's green! Had it been white or stone coloured, it would have been nice, but the green was a bad, BAD choice. So bad that I won't post a photo!! Whilst we were looking around the rooms, however, I got a lot of great design inspiration photos from the artefacts and trimmings there, such as this firescreen:
And this red vase:
And the set of 4 seasonal blue glass internal windows, of which this is one:
I can see that done in silk and sheer fabrics in appliqué etc, can't you?=)
Hope to get back to being able to stitch something soon, and at least get poor Dianne's package in the post, then I can show off the nice fabrics I bought last Thursday. It mightn't seem much, going to two hours of class a day, but add in transport, extra classes and/or library time etc and we're out of the house for at least four hours per day, and up to seven!
Now, Carol S asked me about the field mice cross stitch chart and where it came from. Carol, I can't tell you exactly at the moment as I don't have my mags with me and I'd been using a copy I made to bring with me, which has no indication of date. All I can tell you is that it's by Maria Diaz and it appeared in 'Cross Stitch Crazy', probably some time in 2003, (I bought a fair few cross stitch mags 2002-4, but very few since). As it's an autumnal sort of design, it might be something like the September issue. I checked on the publisher's website, but they don't have it available as a download to sell. Leave me another note with contact details and I'll see if I can help further.=)
Elizabeth--Thank you for the information about the Field Mice chart. I'd love to know, but it's not urgent, so whenever you get around to it is fine.
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Thank you!
Carol S.
I'd like to see you do an applique based on that window - I think it would be a fascinating project!
ReplyDeleteThat vase is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI hate that buttonhole stitch too but only after I used the wrong stitch around a piece and found out after I had cut almost one side out. Buttonhole around that was a complete nightmare mainly because I was so annoyed with myself LOL. I love hardanger though and plan to start another piece off soon.
ReplyDeletebeautiful picture,,i like the window.
ReplyDeleteNice photos - what an interesting place to look around :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving a comment on my photos, glad they've been well received.
ReplyDeleteI look at the OCA forum most days so there's been a lot of discussion about the new textiles courses. Can't wait for them to start, would be great to get a Textile Degree.
My anaemia is caused by 'womens' problems' to put it delicately. Your health is so important, I didn't realize how bad I felt until I was better if that makes sense.
I got interested in cross stitching way back 2000; when I am jobless and don't have anything to do at home. While waiting for any job opportunity, I find myself being enjoyed in this cross stitching. I only finish one but its certainly look good, it is an angel printed with heart sign. I just loved it!
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