Monday, June 27, 2011

Kanzashi #2 and What's Outside My Window

There's been a lot of house construction in my home the last few weeks.  New windows and doors. Repaired ceilings.  Anyone who has lived through drywall dust know the mess I've been in.  I cut out Tshirts, had them stacked up and was able to sew a bit while the carpenters were here.  But, with the house being in such disarray and mess, it was difficult to do much of anything.  It is over.  House clean and everything back to normal.

Today, I wanted to try another Kanzashi technique.  I didn't have instructions for these petals, but looking at a photo, and fiddling with some fabric, I copied a Kanzashi flower I found online.  These flowers are my challenge project for the Designer group I'm going to on Thursday. 


It was an absolutely gorgeous day.  I had the *new* windows open, letting in a nice breeze.  I looked out the picture window in my sewing room and saw our visitors.


Two grown swans and 7 babies.  Not a bad view!

15 Talk to me:

Julie Culshaw said...

Oh wow, what a view! gorgeous.

The Hojnackes said...

I love the flower!

Karin said...

Your flower is so pretty! What will you do with it?

Kyle said...

Pretty flower--and I love the swans!!

Jane M said...

Oh, those beautiful swans. I'm so impressed by your flower. I tried one earlier this year but did not like my results. Must try different fabric.

Rhoto said...

Oh, what WONDERful new windows that come with swans!! ;)

Claire S. said...

I betcha you're glad it's done and all cleaned up, no ? Lovely view :-)

Irene said...

Gorgeous flower! You have some very interesting visitors.

Ann said...

I hear you on renovations and we are still at it inside and outside. What a gorgeous view you have.

The flower is beautiful - such talent you have.

Dr. Fun (AKA Sister) said...

Pretty flower and WHAT a view! Swans!!!

Sharon said...

Stunning flower and what a wonderful view.

Anonymous said...

I love swan's! They make the worst noise but they are so beautiful! And so is that flower!

Linda T

MushyWear said...

Not a bad view at all. So glad you made it through the construction! Your flower is awesome!

Bunny said...

The flower is gorgeous and so is the view! I don't think I could have figured out that flower from just a picture. I'm impressed that you were able to figure it all out.

Lisette M said...

What a pastoral view ;-)

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