Suzy Shipman

On the Hook, 7/3/20

Mar 7, 2020 Suzy Shipman

As predicted, I couldn't resist a bit of joining for the Kaleidoscope blanket, but I haven't actually made a single triangle this week! Here are my joined pieces - only 2 as I don't have enough triangles to do any more: One of the central combinations One of the edge combinations What I've done instead… Continue reading On the Hook, 7/3/20

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

A different angle

Mar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020 Suzy Shipman

This week's Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is 'Change Your Perspective', and as my orchid was right there next to me I thought perhaps I could try some different angles on the flowers to get a different perspective from the way I usually photograph it. It now has 3 flowers and they face in different directions. I would… Continue reading A different angle

Crochet

On the Hook, 29/2/20

Feb 29, 2020 Suzy Shipman

This week I've done some work for the Kaleidoscope CAL but have also gone back to the Luna Sweater that I last mentioned at the beginning of January. I have been keeping track in a notepad as I mentioned last time, but today I decided to put it in a spreadsheet so I can have… Continue reading On the Hook, 29/2/20

My Poetry

2 Hours

Feb 26, 2020Feb 26, 2020 Suzy Shipman

This is all the time I have.The rest of my time is stolen away.I am timeless.I am a half-life, half-asleep,blog-posting through a blur of fatigue.My edges are unclear. My face a smear as I slide down the glasslooking out at those with lives.Wondering how they capture timeand make it bend.

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Treasure Hunt

Feb 23, 2020Feb 23, 2020 Suzy Shipman

This week's Lens-Artists Challenge is a treasure hunt. I've been enjoying a dig through my archives to try and find shots for all the items, some more recent than others. Sunrise or sunset This photo was taken one morning a couple of weeks back, on my phone, while preparing lunches in the kitchen. The sky… Continue reading Treasure Hunt