I happened to see this book online and knew it needed to be in my collection. I love that it could be useful for my needlework inspiration.
I mean, aren't her drawings wonderful? Her pencil strokes could be thread painting. All these pages represent wildlife in the UK, which I like, too.
The next butterfly on my list is actually the monarch. My RSN tutor, Owen helped me choose all the silk threads I'd need to stitch one after I took his class. We took a shopping trip to a nearby needlework shop when I took his course in Kentucky. That project will be especially dear to me considering his passing.
This would be a fun project to stitch from this book, though. I love the beautiful colors and fuzzy body on this one.
I have a few other books that I got as reference books for birds, butterflies, and such, so this one will join the others. I'll be perusing them soon when I'm ready to start a new needlework project. That is, after I complete my bluebirds. I haven't forgotten them.
The artist trading cards mailed, and it's time for me to start on Wynter's kitty purse. After that, I have a lap quilt that I owe Handsome, and I plan to surprise him by shipping it to Florida once he's there. I won't see his face when he opens it, but I know his heart well enough to know what his reaction will be. So, the bluebirds will be after that. I'm going to keep my head down so I can move these projects from my "To Do" list to my "Done" list.
What a beautiful book.
ReplyDeleteYou have some great projects going.
Enjoy them.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteI'll certainly have fun using the books I have for reference! Stay warm, girlfriend!
xoxo
Donna
That book looks lovely! It reminds me a little of Edith Holden's book 'The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady'. Will have to see if our library might have a copy.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI think that's why I was drawn to it (no pun intended). I do have Edith Holden's book, too. I'll have to make sure I keep that one with this collection, too. Thanks for the reminder!
I hope you and yours stay warm, too!
xoxo
Donna
Alas the library doesn't have a copy and couldn't order one from any of the other libraries. Maybe I've planted a seed and they will order one for their collection.
DeleteSherry of createology: Oh that book looks delightful. It would also be a great reference book for watercoloring. You have enough projects to last you till Spring…only 61 days away.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteI agree! You'd love it, too. I got this one off Amazon, so I'm sure you can find a copy if you're interested. Only 61 days? sigh (Perhaps I should think about planting some of my seeds soon to get my garden started?)
xoxo
Donna