in progress

It's been a little while between blog posts but I guess that is pretty normal for me!

I've been busy working on a website for myself. It's been quite a learning experience, to say the least. A lot of swearing at my computer screen has gone on but I think I'm almost there.

I've also been painting and wanted to share a peek at what I am working on. This picture is just a section of a diptych. If you came to the studio open day a few weeks ago you would have seen it sitting on my easel but it has changed a hell of a lot since then.

Best wishes for a lovely Easter break, my friends!

The latest collage on the Paper Chain

Claire Bushby, Australia to Alusha Newnham-Kell, Australia. February 2011 (Chain 8).

Go to Paper Chain on tumblr to see more images.

2010 Crochet Blocks, so far...

A few days ago I mentioned wanting to show you some things I've made but was too excited about exhibitions and shows I saw last week to actually get to the showing off part, so here's what I was on about....

Almost a year ago I set myself the crazy goal of crocheting 200 blocks from Jan Eaton's book. Well, I'm nowhere near 200 yet - surprised?  but I have made seven new additions to the collection and took them to the park last weekend for a photoshoot.

I've added a black border to all the blocks that isn't in the book - for consistency when I join them.


Centred Square, block # 55 in Jan Eaton's Book.


Subtle Stripes, block #44.


Lacy Wheel, block #42.


Gavin's Stripes, block #39.


Lemon Peel, block #52.


Plain Granny, block #56.


Four Patch Granny, block #43.

More on flickr.