Can't see the wood for the trees!

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Which basically means unable to understand a situation clearly because you are too involved.  I think that happens to many of us throughout our lives and sometimes we just need to step back and perhaps talk to others on the outside and get their views about a situation that we are directly involved in.   









This is my tatting version of the saying, it is the be-stitched pattern which can be found on this page no idea what I want to use it for as yet, just waiting for some inspiration.  I do know that it will not become a towel edging.  It is resting on a huge piece of Cedar Wood that was in the garage - where else?!   Which reminds me if you want to know what is made in the garage then please look at this facebook page














I guess today cannot go by without mentioning the Queen's 90th birthday. To celebrate I have posted this union jack flag -  painted and very wet!  One of the children at the Craft Club yesterday created this work of art!










Comments

  1. MichelleApril 21, 2016 at 3:44 AM

    I really like your edging on the actual wood like that. Any chance of a an artistic display, maybe near a place where you work. I'm currently deep in the forest!

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    1. Sally KersonApril 21, 2016 at 12:41 PM

      Thanks for the idea Michelle - love forests and we are surrounded by them

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  2. God's KidApril 21, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    Wonderful edging!!! :) Love the colors!! :)
    I saw on television this morning the celebration and the Queen receiving lots of bouquets of flowers. Looks like a fabulous day and celebration!!! :)

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    1. Sally KersonApril 21, 2016 at 12:42 PM

      God's Kid the celebrations are going on until the middle of June, this is just the start of them!

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  3. MaureenApril 21, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    And we in Qld have been denied our lovely Queen's Birthday weekend this year - they have decided to celebrate it in October instead!! - Moveable Feast. I particularly love the photograph of Her Majesty with Princess Anne.
    You should frame your lovely edging and hang it somewhere with the quotation embroidered underneath.

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    1. Sally KersonApril 21, 2016 at 11:59 PM

      Usually the Queen's birthday passes by without much comment and her official celebrations always take place in June but this year has been a little different because of the milestone she has reached. October though seems to be rather late to celebrate. Fab idea for the trees and wood, thanks

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  4. Madtatter80April 21, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    A pattern close to it was done in one of those really old tatting books that the instructions are very hard to understand, glad some one did this one, I think is is beautiful and wish there was a way to put a lake and deer with it too :)

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    1. Sally KersonApril 22, 2016 at 12:01 AM

      I had thought of making it into a picture, it certainly lends itself to that.
      thanks for the suggestion

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  5. Jane McLellanApril 22, 2016 at 1:52 AM

    The perfect place for the edging will make itself known!

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  6. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeApril 22, 2016 at 3:10 AM

    That's a pretty enough display for a book cover!

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  7. Eliz Davis aka TatknotApril 22, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    I love that edging, even though I haven't tatted it yet.

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