It has been months since I have done a post. If you are reading this, thank you for staying with me. I’ve had time to think about the blog and what I want to do with it. For a time I thought it was done. Instagram is such quick alternative and I’ve been keeping up there–so you can always use the button in the menu above to see what I’ve been up to. But the blog is for more extended writing and also a place where you can see what I’ve made and purchase if you want to. We’ve revamped the shop — but more on that in a few weeks. I’ll send out notification, so let me know if you want to be on the list.
I’ve also been sewing more of my own clothes and I want to share the wonderful indie patterns I’ve found and some of the things I’ve been making. More of that to come in September.
Right now I want to show you the new travel tote I made for my upcoming trip to Scandinavia. I was given a marvellous trove of designer leather in the spring and this is the first I have used any of it. This is not recycled leather, but surplus and I am delighted to ‘repurpose’. There will be some gorgeous colours and textures coming later. This is mocha waxed canvas and brown leather with a great Japanese cotton lining–lots of pockets and a wide crossbody strap. I look forward to slinging it over my shoulder, filled with all my travel essentials. 
And on the sketching front…we spent most of the summer at the lake where I was working on sketches of trees and water. Not easy. We did make a couple of trips to the nearby town of Bancroft where I had chance to do some sketches of the old buildings. Here are two.
I’ll write again when I’m home from the trip–with some thoughts on the area I’ve wanted to visit forever, some sketches and some photos. Thanks again for sticking with me.
Oh my, that inside like is wonderful !!! Goes so well with the chrome leather ! (and nice to see you back)
Always love your “urban” sketches 😉
Thank you Els! It’s always wonderful to hear from you. Christine
So glad you are back. Your water colours are marvellous.
Thank you so much Heather! /christine
Love the watercolors Christine ! And more travels ahead ! How wonderful! Enjoy xo Gail
Love the watercolors Christine ! And more travels ahead ! How wonderful! Enjoy xo Gail
Thank you, Gail. Great to hear from you! /Christine
Love to see all of your creations and hear about your travels.
Thanks, Peggy. Nice to hear!! /Christine
Nice to find you back here again, Christine. I always love seeing your urban sketches. Please keep me on your list, and have a wonderful trip!
So great to hear from you!! I will stay in touch. /Christine
I am a rug hooker living in rural Nova Scotia and I love your rug patterns. Do you sell your patterns and if so how could I go about ordering one?
Hi Mary Jane.
Thanks for your comments. It’s always good to know people are reading the blog, even though I’ve been absent for a while.
About patterns–I don’t make patterns of my work. Each piece is an ongoing project which changes and develops as I go. I often don’t draw the whole thing at the start. I encourage you to make some simple sketches and hook them. Rug hooking is so forgiving–you can always pull out if you don’t like the results. It’s fun to develop your own style and often the wonkier the better. 🙂