Today in class we worked on an accordion style book.

First we did a mock up.

Then one page with holes cut out and the stitched.

And the last page is just started. It will be filled with various sections of stitch.

I got a large dose of fiber today as it was the first day of the last session of our stitch class. We started on machine stitched books and had last sessions work reviewed. My bead book was well received so I was happy. You can see the center where I attend class at their website. Sorry there aren’t any photos but I left my camera at the center. I will get those photos up tomorrow, I promise!

I wish that meant I was busy doing fiber art but alas, no. I have been busy at work putting in all those new orders we placed in Philadelphia. And at home I’m getting ready to leave for my last stitch class tomorrow. But I had a few moments to sketch some poppy seed heads.

I will add more to this sketch later as I have time. I’m thinking of different angles of the poppy. I am not sure how the blogging will go for the next week as I will be at class and I don’t have much extra time. But I will try and pop in with a photo or two. I will definitely be getting my daily dose of fiber though.

I completed the sketch I had started on the plane trip. I like how it turned out and will try a few more on already painted backgrounds. I hadn’t tried that before. Of course, it helps if the background is lighter.

 The inspirational photo is on the left. I took it on one of my trips to Washington state.

Here’s a little closer view. I used a black felt tip pen for the outline and Inktense pencils for the coloring.