Hearing the rain on the roof at last...! I've been in most of the day (well, out for a coffee early, in, then out to fabric/op/chicken shop, then back in) doodling round, not achieving much but enjoying the weekend pace. i've pulled out some old ikea mini drawers i've had forever and i'm playing with some illustration/paper ideas to glue on the front. Two directions... Repetitive patterns/ scientific diagrams OR picture book illustration/Birds/forests... Can't decide...Ate cake and hot chocolate... still can't decide, better watch a dvd. Back later with pics and a decision! (Promise)!

Almost finished the wool/patched blanket....a bit of quilting has been done (I have multiple needle injuries to my fingers) and now i' need to bind it....that could take awhile....

In the meantime, for your amusement, a picture of the Lower Templestowe Amateur Operatic Society's production of The Mikado: Act 1, Behold the Lord High Executioner.

I've joined in the fun of I Op Therefore I Am I think it's a great sharing resource plus i like checking out other people's finds. My history with op-shops is long and glorious. I was drawn in to op-shopping or thrifting (I like that word) when i was about 12. Having 2 older sisters who unconventionally back in the 70's bought stuff second hand, they led and i followed. I still remember the brown with fair-aisle train child's cardigan (size 4) i bought and consequently squeezed into for years! And gorgeous old cotton embroidered blouses, fantastic books/china/jewels! And i don't know if any of you remember the gi-normous senior citizen establishment in Camberwell... Oh the joy (and regret of what i DIDN'T buy then...) It was a haven of thrifting bliss. Another favourite was (is) the GOLDEN Opportunity Shop in Ashburton. What a name! So if you're part of the initiated or just op-curious go check out I op therefore I am. Happy Hunting! Of course i've included above a few gems from my recent treasure hunting.