Sarah's Travel Journal

 
Sarah's Travel Journal  
 

My Great Grandmother was such an interesting world traveller. She enjoyed nothing more than seeing the world from the deck of a ship where the wind blew through her hair and her scarf trailed behind her.  She told me of many adventures and when I was of a travelling age, I decided to see the world too. 

Leaving British shores
 
Colorado - My journey takes me through sunny meadows and over misty mountains, listening to the music of waterfalls, resting by the waters edge and generally enjoying unimaginable scenery and natural beauty. 
 
Africa - On Safari traversing the plains, spotting elephants on the horizon and cheetah lazing in the shade of an acacia tree.  Slowing to a halt and soaking up the wild panorama, engrossed in the daily soap opera of life in the wild - magical moments, unforgettable experiences.

India - Land of historic sights and culture
Weaving my way through labyrinthine bazaars, side-stepping bowls piled high with vegetables, teetering pots and trinkets, speedy rickshaws and haggling merchants.  The rich aroma of cinnamon and cardomom wafts from colourful spice pyramids, a rainbow of shimmering saris flutters like a dazzling butterfly and rows of gemstones glitter in the fading sun.

Mediterranean - Enthralling cultural heritage, dramatic and beautiful coastline, mesmerising views, sunshine and serenity.  Holiday romance?  It's getting a little lonely travelling alone!
 
 New Zealand
 Desert island beaches, cosmopolitan cities, glittering lakes, snow-dusted mountains and the icy grandeur of soaring glaciers.   Great to have a travelling companion.

Egypt - Rich history and exotic ruins
Seeing the sun set over the mighty Nile and being transported back in time, viewing the treasures of Tutankhamun in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.  Pyramids and Sphinx, desert, ancient relics, bustling bazaars, murals, temples and tombs.

Viva Las Vegas!  Glitz and glamour must be seen to be believed.  Shows, thrill rides, glowing neon signs, the rattle of credits in the slot machines.  Swept off my feet in a whirlwind romance and getting married  - only in Vegas

On honeymoon in Asia
 Sipping jasmine tea in fragrant teahouses, stepping into classical gardens with elaborate rockeries and ornamental ponds

Home in time for Christmas
(Hope Great Grandmother would approve)
 
TAST 2012 began an epic journey.  Working around the colour wheel month by month showcasing stitches on 11 blocks, Sarah's Journal is some 2" thick with pages measuring  9" x 9".   Facing pages each have pockets for displaying samples/variations of stitches, together with a record of each and every stitch TAST 2012.
 
Thank you ladies for your friendship, support, and encouragement you've been such wonderful and interesting travelling companions.
 

3 comments:

  1. This is spectacular. I just finished the color theory in StitchMAP and love your work. Glad you like my work on my sewcloudy IG page.

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    1. Took great dedication and a lot of support from my group. Sadly I just post to IG these days. Yes, I do love your work.

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