Testing testing

Today being another blah sort of day, hot humid and overcast ( in other words NOT beach weather), I am playing with finishes for my tatting. I have done several of the same motif using the same thread etc and now I am testing which finish works better for me.

1a. the aquahere and water mix item fully immersed
1b. the aquahere and water mix painted on back only
2    starched
3    steamed
4    ironed using a netting protector

So now I am sitting watching it dry and planning. I have had what I think is a brilliant idea that I think is fairly unique. Really just using an old idea in a new way. We will see what comes of it.

From out of the skies they come...............

Its attack of the Killer Cockies here. Yes the sulphur crested cockatoos have discovered the sunflower.


First there was the lookout.

Then the taste tester with another lookout.

Then All out Food Frenzy

Then after Jazz tried to stalk them ( silly cat they have sharp beaks) we have the winner of the food bonanza. The poor sunflower doesnt look the same.