My Garden Studio
Kirsty Hall: Pins In Cotton Reel, May 2009
Yesterday was a glorious sunny day, so I made the most of it by taking one of my current projects out to the garden. Soaking up some fresh air and Vitamin D whilst making art, what could be better?
I’ve done a huge amount of work on the garden this year and it’s really paying off: it’s a lovely place to sit and work now.
The view to the left of the bench:
Kirsty Hall: Looking Across The Lawn To The Air Garden, May 2009
The view to the right of the bench:
Kirsty Hall: The Shubbery, May 2009
I needed to turn the hem on a piece of linen so it can be hung from a wooden pole but it already had a thick seam and wouldn’t fit in my sewing machine, so I decided to hand sew it.
Kirsty Hall: Work In Progress, May 2009
Sitting in the sunshine listening to the sounds of birds, bees and children while I pulled my needle through soft, white linen, I experienced a profoundly productive peace even when my thread tied itself into subtle knots.
I’ve always said that I hate sewing and only do it when it’s necessary for art purposes but yesterday, I finally reached an understanding with it and I suddenly felt that I could actually come to like sewing. It was a deeply satisfying experience.
The all-important cup of tea, without which no art would ever get made!
Love your garden.
A tasty piece of art all by itself.
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Posted by Steve Worthington on May 25th, 2009 @ 6:39 pm
Love your garden.
A tasty piece of art all by itself.
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Posted by Steve Worthington on May 25th, 2009 @ 7:39 pm
I love the pins photo and you’re right about the tea: good things come of tea. Your mug is awesome; I love that design company but can never decide which one to buy!
Your garden looks lovely.
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Posted by Felix on May 25th, 2009 @ 7:09 pm
I love the pins photo and you’re right about the tea: good things come of tea. Your mug is awesome; I love that design company but can never decide which one to buy!
Your garden looks lovely.
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Posted by Felix on May 25th, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
Thanks Steve, I’ve been finding my garden a wonderful creative outlet lately but I have to be careful that it doesn’t eat all my time and energy and leave me with none for my art.
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Posted by Kirsty Hall on May 26th, 2009 @ 12:33 am
Thanks Steve, I’ve been finding my garden a wonderful creative outlet lately but I have to be careful that it doesn’t eat all my time and energy and leave me with none for my art.
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Posted by Kirsty on May 26th, 2009 @ 1:33 am
Hi Felix, thanks for the compliment on the photo. Strictly speaking the mug belongs to my wife because she used to be a neuroscientist but I often steal it because it makes me laugh.
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Posted by Kirsty Hall on May 26th, 2009 @ 12:35 am
Hi Felix, thanks for the compliment on the photo. Strictly speaking the mug belongs to my wife because she used to be a neuroscientist but I often steal it because it makes me laugh.
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Posted by Kirsty on May 26th, 2009 @ 1:35 am
I can’t believe that’s the garden!!! Still, I guess you could have installed a swimming pool and helipad in the aeons since I’ve visited…
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Posted by Gyrus on May 26th, 2009 @ 10:51 am
I can’t believe that’s the garden!!! Still, I guess you could have installed a swimming pool and helipad in the aeons since I’ve visited…
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Posted by Gyrus on May 26th, 2009 @ 11:51 am
Ha, I promise that we haven’t put in a swimming pool or a helipad since you were last here, Gyrus. But yeah, there are a few more shrubs and a nice bark chip path.
I’ve got masses of veg on the go too. Hopefully by the time you come to visit there might be some strawberries and salad ready.
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Posted by Kirsty Hall on May 26th, 2009 @ 12:11 pm
Ha, I promise that we haven’t put in a swimming pool or a helipad since you were last here, Gyrus. But yeah, there are a few more shrubs and a nice bark chip path.
I’ve got masses of veg on the go too. Hopefully by the time you come to visit there might be some strawberries and salad ready.
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Posted by Kirsty on May 26th, 2009 @ 1:11 pm