This is what I have done on the mermaid so far. The little seahorse is the one I made. The feather stitches are done with two strands of bird feathers and one strand of coral silk thread. I dyed the cheesecloth with Lumiere Pale Turqoise Acrylic. I diluted it with water and dipped, very easy. So much fun to do all these different things.

I went to little India yesteray to get some silk for the lining but couldn't find the right colour. They have the most beautiful fabrics and saris there. I will have to venture downtown either this week or wait for the Olympics to be over because that is where all the action is. Too crowded and noisy for me!

I spent the afternoon finishing off the crazy quilt blocks I started a few days ago. It's surprising how long it takes to put the colours together. I guess it gets quicker and easier with practice. The first one needed more light weight and more delicate colours but I didn't have any so I will have do some light colours for the embellishments.

Jasmine kitty is nudging me telling me it is time for bed.
Sleep well every one.