Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Lady in Waiting.......

I have been neglectful of my blog over the last few weeks.  My excuse is helping my daughter Emily to prepare for the birth of her baby boy.  He is now overdue so we are all on tenterhooks awaiting his arrival. 

Funny how sorting and organising is contagious, I have been delving into cupboards, drawers, stacking boxes - making a complete mess into the bargain.  I have unearthed some real treasures in the process which I am delighted about.

I found all my College work, spent a little time with a cuppa perusing the pages of my sketchbooks - anyone who knows me, knows I do love a sketchbook, oooh and a mood board, and a concept board which is why I have a lot of them  It was so nice to revisit the process in which I created the work I made at Cleveland College.  Very happy days, it has made me think about starting a new book, it always creates inspiration as a starting point for new work.  It is increasingly hard when you are out of your creative environment to keep the momentum going!

I digress, (well it is called the ramblings of.....) I also found some newer pieces I created which I had not managed to photograph as the light has been so poor of late.  A sunny day spurred me on to take images on my favourite prop the lovely old book.  Here are a few of the pieces, definitely still in my grey phase....

 teeny tiny felt, lace & crochet corsages
 
 
 Slate grey corsage
 
 
 muted tones embellished with vintage tiny button
 
 
 my favourite linen button centre
 
 
 shades of grey, accents of duck-egg blue, crochet, lace, tatting embellished with crochet pansy
 
 
natural merino wool hand-made felt with tiny mother of pearl button centres
 
I am working on some necklaces using vintage crochet and lace, dip dyed and embellished with trims, lace and of course mother of pearl buttons....
 
Until next time....... Jayne x
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17 comments:

  1. suziqu's thread works16 April 2013 at 17:20

    Hi Jayne
    I know what that anticipation feels like and it's almost impossible to implement any new ideas and get creating with all this going on around you. I tend to do a lot of tidying and clearing out in times like this.
    Your corsages/flowers are so soft and muted in such soft grey/mauve shades of beauty! Love them!
    Hugs from your blogging friend,
    Suzy

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    1. Jayne17 April 2013 at 13:11

      Thank you Suzy for your wise words, i am concentrating on the little one and Emily, we have been going for lots of long walks in the sunshine. I have been tidying and clearing out which is always good!. Thank you for your kind comments about my tiny corsages xxx

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  2. sharon young16 April 2013 at 22:31

    Your corsages are beautiful, I love the muted colours, the greys are so pretty.

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    1. Jayne17 April 2013 at 13:11

      thank you Sharon, I just love tones of grey, they compliment so many colours.

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  3. lettice leaf16 April 2013 at 23:08

    Keeping busy... that's my motto... trouble is, I don't practise what I preach. Exciting times Jayne and lovely work as always.

    LLX

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    1. Jayne17 April 2013 at 13:13

      Thanks Linda, keeping busy a good tip but unfortunately I am finding my attention span to doing anything constructive short (shorter than usual). I am a little distracted to say the least. At least we know for sure he has to come sooooooooooon! x

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  4. humphreycumfycushion17 April 2013 at 00:09

    Your corsages are so exquisite - I love grey too as it shows texture beautifully.The old book is a treasure - so much character and a great back drop for your creations. Hope the little one arrives safely very soon.

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    1. Jayne17 April 2013 at 13:14

      thank you for your kind comments, just popped over to look at your lovely blog! I just love that book, you will all be sick of the sight of it soon! I am waiting with baited breath for any sign of our little boy's arrival, he is being a little lazy and staying put!

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  5. Dorthe17 April 2013 at 12:14

    Love your amazing corsages dear Jayne, they are such beautiful creations, and in the loveliest colour tones!
    I too know how everything creative dissapears in such situations, and we can only wait till it suddenlu returns without pressure,again!
    Sending hopes for your daughter to soon hold her baby boy in her arms,- Hugs,Dorthe

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    1. Jayne17 April 2013 at 13:20

      Thank you Dorthe for your lovely comments. I will get back to my creative pursuits soon. I am keeping my daughter company with long walks in the sunshine, she is a little weary now. Thanks for your hug i will pass it on. xx

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  6. Jenny 18 April 2013 at 03:09

    I love reading your ramblings :) Oh the waiting around bit is the hardest bit for sure..but soon your little grandson will be in your arms and you will remember nothing else! Such gorgeous corsages, I really do love those grey hues, which is a first for me but the vintage pieces just show them off perfectly. Enjoy those sketchbooks :)x

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    1. Jayne18 April 2013 at 11:56

      Thanks Jenny, I do try to contain my ramblings!!! Emily is just eagerly awaiting her arrival and we have been walking and walking in an effort to hurry things along. He must not be ready. Thanks for your lovely comments, grey tones are my favourite, think they compliment lots of colours. Going to start a new sketchbook after the little one arrives. x

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  7. hens teeth18 April 2013 at 23:27

    I hope by now or very soon you are holding your dear grandson in your arms, how wonderful. Always a pleasure to see your beautiful work jayne x

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    1. Jayne19 April 2013 at 00:51

      Still no sign viv, we are going for a long stroll along the beach again as it is such a beautiful morning here in north east. Thanks for lovely comments Viv, appreciate them. xx

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  8. nilly19 April 2013 at 14:36

    I wonder if you've made any wonderful baby clothes - a little blue/grey felted Spring jacket, perhaps?

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    1. Jayne20 April 2013 at 02:07

      Confession time Nilly, I have not made a little blue/grey jacket, I am knitting a DebbieBliss hooded wrap/dressing gown in moss stitch. Emily is very fortunate she has been given so many gorgeous hand-knitted things that I am making much bigger ones for him. We are still awaiting his arrival. A week overdue now. X

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  9. Marie Lost Bird Studio1 May 2013 at 08:43

    You have me swooning over here,Jayne:)Hope your grandson will arrive soon.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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Thank you for your lovely comments, I really do appreciate them.

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