Each day for a week, we found ourselves alternately bathed in sunshine and washed by heavy rain showers, culminating in a massive storm which kept us indoors all day Sunday - but, as always, the incomparable beauty of these magical islands lifted our spirits like no other place on Earth.
Suitably refreshed, I am keen to get back to my quilling again. This first piece is one of those 'fantasy flowers' that I just made up as I went along, experimenting with various leaf-style huskings which were created using a straight row of pins (my 'vertical alternative' to a quilling comb), then folded and enclosed. The flower is a multi-strip 'cut eccentric coil' with each of the cut ends rolled down by just a few turns. I haven't decided where I'm going to mount this quilling yet, but I'm sure I'll find a home for it!
More to come - I hope - over the next few days.
Very beautiful and creative!
ReplyDeleteLovely...as always Philippa. Hope you are back to Rock!!!! Keep Going!!!!
ReplyDeleteExceptional design. Colors and shapes are beautiful! I'm glad that you're refreshed and ready for new challenges!
ReplyDeleteGreat holiday...I am glad for you!
ReplyDeleteLove this design, beautiful shapes and colors!!!
Welcome back Philippa, I would love to spend a week on the Scilly Isles - we did visit many years ago briefly. Hopefully on one of our trips back to England we can make it again. Love the flower. It has been pretty chaotic here recently since I have been preparing work to take to the NAQGCON 2012. Eileen
ReplyDeleteA well deserved vacation! Glad you had time to breathe and think and refresh. Now, back to quilling! LOL! Have a great week!
ReplyDeletewelcome back, you really out did yourself on this one, totally awesome!!!
ReplyDeletePaula
Lucky you! I see you are starting afresh too with this spectacular creation! Love it!
ReplyDeletehugs and xoxo
Quilliance charm!
ReplyDeleteThe colours you have used are divine!! Love your work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower Philippa...hope u r refreshed...expecting more creative works from u....
ReplyDeletethe quilling looks 'refreshing' too!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your very kind comments. I try to reply direct to everyone whose e-mail address is listed on Blogger ... for those who aren't, please know that I appreciate your comments very much.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Philippa....really great holiday....:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful flower
hug,
Susan