NSPP: Flowers and Further

Quick update on my 'Non-Specific Patchwork Project'. I've had a lot of free time at fairs and while volunteering at Arts Hub so I've made some progress.

 I've been using Gutterman Hand Quilting thread to whip stitch the hexies together, quite pleased with the tiny neatness of my stitches from the front. The thread is nice enough to work with, no snagging, but I'm finding it a little brittle, even though it's meant to be extra strong. I don't know if anyone has any other recommendations?
I've finalised the arrangement for the hexie flowers and have begun getting the body of it sewn together.

 So far as possible (allowing for mistakes) I've kept the grain running straight throughout, I don't know if this is something you're meant to do but it seemed like a good idea. It does mean that the odd hexie that's gone in on an angle winds me up more than it should, but I'm sure I'll get over it.

Arts Hub 47

This was my view on Wednesday afternoon;

I've recently joined a creative co-operative called Arts Hub 47. Based in a little shop on Lark Lane, just round the corner from my flat, they sell the work of local artists, hold workshops and provide a space for artists to work and share their skills (please excuse the terrible phone photographs).

Colourful jewellery by Beady Gecko.

Grinning Cat Designs hand pierced jewellery.