A Zillion Zebras

Yesterday I completed the zebra painting at last. Considering the amount of stripes, it hasn't actually taken that long to paint, particularly as I had to take a break in the middle to fulfill a commission. A few days ago I thought I had completely ruined this by messing up the water, but after a couple of days away from it (and a stressful situation at home being alleviated) I could see that all that needed to be done was to calm down the colours I had used with a wash of Indanthrene Blue to bring it all together. I'm now champing at the bit to start a cheetah in acrylics.....


Yesterday also saw the above scarf/wrap completed successfully. It is knitted using Japanese Habu mohair yarn in a beautiful slightly varigated violet blue. This yarn has to be seen to be believed, it is incredibly light and soft with a slight sheen to it. I have used a simple wavy lace pattern, and the whole thing looks like an undulating stream, with the lights and darks accentuating the ripples. This will be for sale on Etsy later on in the day - if you'd like to grab it first, it will be £30 plus p&p.


Finally, yesterday the post delivered to me the above fabric from The African Fabric Shop. It is actually from Africa and printed on a soft cotton. I will eventually be making a zebra, but this project is on hold until the Easter break when I will be less stressed and have the time to devote to it - it would be a disaster to waste such a special fabric!