Blobby female figure

After finishing my fox blobby drawing I decided to edit the female figure I blogged about previously.

While editing I realised how much my style has changed over the years. As you can see, originally I didn't try to make even outlines, I was making them as much of a feature as the blobs themselves. While editing this drawing I noticed that I was still trying to even up the outlines! 

For my next drawing I will try my hardest to do it "old style"...

Currently Working On...

My big project that I am working on at the moment is one of the cross stitch kits I bought before we even had our first house.

The finished size of this piece is 40cm wide by 88cm high - way bigger than any cross stitch I have ever started! I'm used to doing little pieces so I have no idea why I thought it would be a good decision to buy two kits this size.

As it was so intimidating I started the flowers, quickly got over it and put it away for a few years. After getting it out again I opted to focus on the bottom half, completing one colour at a time and as you can see, so far so good...

I found it took me ages to find my place again whenever I came back to work on it so I made myself a grid with pink thread. It means I find my spot quicker and it makes it easier to check and ensure I haven't made any mistakes.

Hopefully once I finish this cherry blossom one I will promptly get started on my bamboo one! Then I can try my hand at making matching frames for them...

It's my birthday!

Well it is my birthday today, and I am so excited as I got my new fancy sewing machine!

I have a few sewing projects I want to complete, with the first being a new jumper for Trixie.

I can't wait to try it out, and I'm sure my husband will be just as interested in having a go on my new machine as I am, after all it is the one he wanted me to get! Isn't it funny how men can have such an interest in a sewing machine, but none at all in sewing?

Blobby Fox Drawing

It has been awhile since my last blobby drawing so I decided it was about time I finished this fox one. I think he is rather cute all curled up, but being the first detailed image I opted not to do my usual white edge with black blobs. I'll have a play with it and see what works, but for now I am happy with how it turned out! 

More etched glasses

We had a couple of parties to go to last weekend and my number 1 present to make for special occasions are etched glasses.

The first party was for my cousin (in-law) who had just turned 18. Since he drinks beer I opted to etch an 18 on a nice beer mug, which I then filled with mars bars.

The second party was to celebrate my father in laws wedding overseas. I know he loves wine so I etched their first initials onto some really nice large wine glasses I bought.

This is a great last minute gift idea, I buy glasses when they are on special and put them aside until I need to make a personalised gift. 

Sorry about the bad photos, glass is a real pain to photograph and unfortunately I needed the flash so the etching would show up.