The scent of willow

Today I went on my second day of a basketry course. Everything took longer than I thought and it was quite tough on ones fingers but the results were worth it. Not that the basket was perfect in any way but the fact that I could create a natural solid container without glue and bolts was awesome.


In the beginning the willows are tied together at the top so one can work ones way from the round platform to the top edge of the basket.

Buttons for Norway

Finally I am back to blogging again. I have borrowed a good camera so hopefully the pictures will do it just.
I have joined the button swap organised by Sally Shim (shimandsons) and was partnered with Norwegian Magni. Can't wait to see what she has concocted. Here is the card I sent her. Beatrix Potter is one of my child hood favourites.


The 12 buttons gathered together before they were sent off. Found this great wrapping paper which I glued to cardboard.


The envelope was stamped with light blue ink. The stamp is constructed in such a way that one can choose a number of letters to form one word or several short words.


6 white buttons. Must be at least 30 years old.


4 red buttons. Notice the nice edges.


2 blue buttons. Unfortunately only two existed but they are a sweet couple.


I sewed an apron for my brother. One that only covers the trousers. Here is a detail of the ribbon. I love the coarse material with black rather than blue shade.


I went to the beach the other day and started taking pictures of the shells. Suddenly I thought of photographing this intriguing angle - wondering what treasures the shell might hold.