Metal and Fiber updates

The kids and I are going to Southern Illinois for a long weekend, scoping out the new old (very old) house.  Wish us luck and don't tell my husband any flaws that we find. 

In the metalshop, I've made great progress on the last section of the neverending trade railing.  Yes, the railing and the trade are coming to an end. 

I am still stitch sketching, but have been a little distracted the past few days.  Here are numbers 16 and 17

In 16, I am still clearly carried away by the free-motion presser foot, lost in blob art land. 

I don't really mind...

This is what sketches are for.

In #17, I am trying to exercise a touch of self-restraint and use the free-motion foot for a purpose.

I was inspired by the birch trees, shining super-white under the spring sun, against the muddy sooty landscape.  I like this one.

I have some more that I will show you in a few days, if I can find a wireless hotspot.  If not, see ya Monday!