WOYWW

 Good morning all.

Last week I was out with Tilly setting up her exhibition at  Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre at Craven Arms. All went well and it really did look wonderful. It was very bright and photos were difficult to take of her fifty needle felted pictures along two walls. I did take a snap of her table top small items.

She managed to sell her first picture before it had even been hung on the wall!  So that bodes well for future sales.

Today I've been mounting a few remaining pieces.

Before...

After....

I think they will go to a local outlet 

Lastly, I thought I'd share this gorgeous bloom with you. It must be nearly ten years old and I don't do much to look after it but it still blooms each time.

So that's it for this week.

We are still trying to stay cool, although it has been slightly more comfy this week 

Have a good week all 

x x Jo 🌈 

WOYWW

 Good morning all.

Another week has flown by and my room has been busier than ever but not with any of my own handicrafts. However, it has been lovely. I have had Tilly's beautiful artwork to mount and frame.

Every nook and cranny has boxes and bags of work in various states of completion.

Hopefully, it will all be finished by next week, when it goes to her exhibition at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms.

I hope it's not too hot where you are.

Today will be busy but I am hoping to chill with the wonderful Wimbledon tennis later.

Have a great week all.

Hoping you had a wonderful birthday day Julia!

x x Jo 🌈 

WOYWW

 Good morning all. Happy WOYWW!

I'm afraid there is nothing on my desk apart from boxes of artwork and stock being coded up for Tilly's exhibition. It is time consuming and requires patience. Hence, I didn't do much during the very hot days last week. In fact, I did very little of anything in an effort to survive🤣🤣

This week is lovely, bright but cooler and breezy.

So, I am playing catch-up on all my jobs 

I did manage to see the finished wall art on my way to pick Ben up from school.  I think the artist made a good job and it really brightens up the bridge over the railway .

The hot weather hasn't done much harm in the garden. It's looking very colourful and cheery.....

The sweetpeas are the everlasting variety. They are beautiful but don't have the perfume that normal annual ones have.

I hope you are all well and enjoying the cooler weather. Have a good week.

x x Jo 🌈 

WOYWW

 Happy WOYWW everyone 

I hope you are all keeping cool and safe during the heatwave. We have limited our outings and tried to drink plenty of water, keeping out of the sun.

I've pottered in my sewing room but really it's been too warm for anything too tricky.

I framed a felted, bluebell picture for Tilly..

It reminded me of a lovely day - probably 43 years ago when we walked in the bluebell woods, where I took this photo. Where do those years go?!

And finally......our other little artist in the family made this oil pastel card for his Grandad...

Aren't we blessed to have such arty talent in the family.

Stay safe all.

x x Jo 🌈 

WOYWW

 Good morning all.

I hope you have had a good week and enjoyed the lovely weather.

My sewing room has only seen picture mounting and labelling this week. 

We have been out and about and enjoying a bit of culture!

On Saturday we sat in the sunshine in the park in town and listened to a local silver band. It was a lovely chill out hour or two, followed by tea in a riverside restaurant.

On Sunday we went to Birmingham and watched Les Mis in one of the big arenas. It was a brilliant day out thanks to wonderful planning and organizing by my little sis and her hubby.

We even met a Lego giraffe on our way 😀

Today I am taking my car to the garage for a replacement air bag - a product recall  - so, necessary, but a nuisance as it will take all morning, I guess. Better to be safe than sorry.

Have a good week

x x Jo 🌈 

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