Sunday Fence Frenzy

Finally it has happened - we have a dog proof fence. No more having to constantly supervise the little buggers while they are outside. We had to cut off part of the yard as otherwise it was going to be too expensive. On the plus side we now have dog free part of the yard to put a veggie garden and maybe one day some chickens.

Another cool side effect of the fence construction process was we discovered we have an apple tree with what tastes like Granny Smiths growing all over it.

Our backyard is a constant revelation there are all sorts of things hidden in its jungly depths. One of these days we will have to get organised and tidy up a bit, I have a dream of a more permaculture type set up with cooks and food type growing things.

Gol Goroth now has one wing fully completed.

A bit of an arduous frustrating process involving spiky wire and awkward angles.

The left wing still needs its scallops added round the edge but I have had enough for now so it will have to wait a bit to be finished.

I also have a date for the exhibition with set up on the 3rd of May and the opening on Friday the 6th of May. This is all getting quite exciting - my first ever exhibition looks like its really underway.

Sunday Feather Frenzy

Not much to show this week, working on a secret project that I can't show you till after Scott's birthday next weekend (assuming I get it finished).

This weekend I over did it a bit and my neck and hands are killing me but Gol Goroth's wings are well underway.

I figured out how to crochet the feathers around the wire so they are sitting better than the tail feathers do.

There will eventually be an armature that runs right across through both wings I am waiting until the last minute to put it in as it is hard to crochet around. I'm getting spiked by the wing feather wires enough as it is.

It is not easy but everything continues to be crocheted in - nothing is sewn on at all.