Thank You

 The theme for this last week of MakroTex is Thank You.

Sad to see it go but very appreciative of having had the opportunity to not only participate, but enjoy the beautiful photographs of others.

A big Thank You and some flowers!

 

Round

 This week the theme is Round - and here are some very round cupcakes, celebrating the arrival of Spring!

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Colour Therapy

 This week the theme is Colour Therapy.

My go-to colours are neutrals and earth tones - I find these colours calming and relaxing to work with.  This little pile of fabric ready to work with makes me happy!

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New

 This week the theme is New.

 After a harsh winter is was lovely to find these pretty little snowdrops in full bloom in our local churchyard.  A sign of new life and a promise of Spring.

 

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Collage

 This week the theme is Collage.

Some new little ink doodles put into a photo collage - first burst of creativity in weeks!

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Moments

 

This week the theme is Moments.

This little chap has made his home in our local and very large garden centre - he often visits the customers in the cafe looking for crumbs - he stopped by our table for quick visit but realised we only had drinks, so he quickly moved on the next table!  The owners have a sign up asking people not to feed him but quite a few can't resist his charms so I don't think he'll be moving out into the big wide world very soon!  He's not injured, he was just resting his other leg!!

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Welcome Autumn

 Autumn is here - and what better way of welcoming it than with a big pot of Butternut Squash and Orange soup on the hob, and some pumpkin and crab apple decorationsl!

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Something with Stripes

 This week the theme is Something with Stripes. 

I have just finished reading a wonderful book by one of my favourite authors.  I think a decorative book adds to the overall enjoyment of reading it and I've occasionally had to purchase a book simply because I love the cover!

 

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On The Table

 This week the theme is On the Table.

These tulips are the last remnants of a bunch of flowers I was given - I think they  still have a beauty all of their own.  

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Pink

The theme this week is Pink.

Although I love the pink roses I think I love the mauve and white jug more!

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Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes is the theme for this week.

Here is my favourite place to curl up with a good book, and no interruptions!

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Lovely Summer

 This week the theme is Lovely Summer.

Last year my dear friend gave me a tin tub with this pretty succulent plant in it.  I had no idea it would bloom and was thrilled to see these little pink flowers opening up on it this week.   

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Past Times

 This week the theme is Past Times.  

I love the workmanship on this beautiful old Singer sewing machine - I wish they decorated modern ones like this!

 My lovely blog friend Lynn has a collection of wonderful rusty objects in her garden and she inspired me to photograph my old sewing machine outdoors - although it did come back indoors when I had finished!

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June

  For this week's theme of June - a lovely bouquet of flowers from a sweet friend.

 

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Looking Down

 This week the theme is Looking Down. 

 We live a short drive away from Exbury Gardens and this is the perfect time of year to catch their Wisteria in all it's glory.  The last picture is taken from the steps looking down at some of the glorious racemes as they reach the ground.

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May

 For this week the theme is May.

The garden is full of these invasive Spanish Bluebells - they are nearly all blue but amongst them are one or two beautiful white ones.

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Text

 This week the theme is Text.

This vintage box of talcum powder was a flea market find and I just love the beautifully decorated lid and decorative text!

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Something Blue

 This week the theme is 'Something Blue'.

I just love any excuse to photograph my Victorian collection of dead butterflies! 

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April

 April always sees me moving away from the earthy autumn colours that I naturally gravitate towards and love working with, and moving towards bright greens, yellows and pinks.

These piles of felt, velvet and pleated silk are all ready for me to start some Spring inspired embroidery, collages and textile jewellery.

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Signs of Spring

 This week the theme is Signs of Spring, and Pussy Willow is always a wonderful signal that Spring is here!

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