Can't wait to see the flowers!
Wednesday 23 March 2011
Bulbs!
Yes, they are actually growing very well! I thought they were going to grow at different moments but I can already see crocus, daffodil, hyacinthus leaves all out!
Museo Internazionale Design Ceramico
Saturday we went to the museum in Cerro and they'd displayed the Savoia dining service. I remember when I used to work there and it was nearly all stacked on the floor in the attic! Now this is a more fit arrangement. Beautifully presented on the occasion of Italy's 150th birthday!
The entrance to the hall.
There were actually a lot of people walking around, so I only managed to take this one. But believe me, it's worth seeing.
Silk from Como
This is the necklace I made for Zia Deborah using some silk from Como I got at the Hobby show:
Easy to make, tying knots around wooden beads. I just loved the design on the material.
A present I hope she enjoys!
Thursday 17 March 2011
Trattoria Italia: Happy Birthday Italy
Happy Birthday Italy! Only 150 years old?! It seems strange, but it's true. Well this is our "Trattoria Italia" flag to celebrate this special birthday:
A bit of a mess on the kithchen floor, choosing bits of material
Working on...
Well, I went to bed at 1.30 to finish it but it was fun!
Saturday 12 March 2011
Hobby Show Milano
Today I went with Stefi to the Hobby Show in Milan. I have mixed feelings about it. Mostly because I thought there would be a lot more patchwork material and I think fabric costs too much here in Italy! (Any suggestions welcome!). On the other hand I saw some beautiful things and some very happy crafters and quilters... And now I have lots of new material and ideas to work with. I have this feeling about what I'm going to make in the future, like when something's on the tip of your tongue, it's about to come to your mind. I have to explain this to you and I will soon...
In the meantime, here are some quilts that were on show:
In the meantime, here are some quilts that were on show:
Using lots of strips of old lace... (reminds me of my "Nonna mat"!)
Quilt/work of art (but quilts are always works of art, aren't they?) and a detail (wool and beads and stitching and... lots of work and love)
And this is unforgettable: it looks like white pebbles on a beach
but look at the detail (and precision!). Love it!
Goodnight, sleep tight, under a special quilt if possibile or get somebody special to make one for you!
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