But am hitting the silk floral department often.
Never cared for exterior decor that wasn't natural, but these branches (three different) caught my eye. I'll add a few bare craggy branches to this. Mums are fading, pumpkin rotted, the old lady's back is hindering her every move. The walk-behind blower is quite heavy to handle on sloped ground, I'll switch to the tractor next time. If hubs allows me.
Finding a large enough flat basket has been a chore and this one has seen better days. But I found a used one online and am so pleased, anxious to receive. Plans to make this simple style with grapevines never seem to take place. Call me crazy, but constructing this with leather has crossed my mind. Sun, rain, snow, but if properly oiled, will it hold up for a few years? I think so, and I want it.
Anyway, I haven't been stitching. Cousins arriving with spouses in two days, my other two living local are spending days at their lake camp three hours away. Up to me to have the dinners and visits for the week, adding brother, Chris, and GF for gatherings. Lots of prep, expense (they all drink different liquors, none cheap!) and food. Stitching on hold for the week.
Nice weather, but it ain't summer.
Have a good week!
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4 comments:
Hope your family visits are a nice one. I only use faux because at the time with cats in the house I did not want them to get sick. Good luck with your new basket purchase. I dont stitch with silk often, but have done some. Janice
I like your old weathered basket even though it has been "through it." I think the leather idea is intriguing. I bet it would actually age wonderfully...and only get better with time. How about going something wonk by using old leather belts for weaving?? I may have a few here I could send you. Eeek on the entertaining duties. That's quite an expectation in my book (which no one reads nor would they want to LOL).So, so, many leaves here.
Have stitched with silk a while ago -- looks very pretty, but your hands have to be very smooth,otherwise it will be a drama with the threads stick to your hands.
Wishing you a lovely day with your family.
Love your basket even it is weathered. I always have a wreath with silk flowers hanging at the door outside.
Take care, Truus from Holland
Silk embroidery threads and my hands are not a good combination. If I put on enough lotion to smooth the skin, it will do the silk no good. And a nail file is close at hand.
Eek! on the visitors. IMHO, the meal situation is enough of a hit on your time, energy, & finances - let them supply their own liquor. I'm glad we have no relatives that expect us to host them for more than a few hours!
I think leather would work if kept oiled and in a somewhat sheltered location. Leather harnesses are out on horses in all sorts of weather and last for many years if cared for. The basket looks great!
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