Just before I opened up the computer, I was sewing up a button and noticed the motif that I had embroidered on my scissor keep. We made scissor keeps under Kay's tutelage, and it is a lovely reminder of that sewing group in Kenilworth.
I started with Pelargonium Capricorn with its bee guide lines clearly marked for us as well as the bees. Probably bees can see far more different colours etc than we can.
Next door to Capricorn is Pelargonium hybrid sidoides x reniforme “Burgundy” which is just the colour of the lines on Capricorn.
This bit on the scissor keep has been added with a link to the original project back in 2011.
Here is another scissor keep and a little reinforced holder which slips into the sewing thing holder which is called a housewife the first mention of that being in 1749. In effect it is a portable sewing kit.
Something has happened to my camera, but I am too tired to sort it out at present, and I think I would rather join in than not.
I do love Pelargoniums and have both P. peltatum and P. sidiodes in my own garden. Cupheas, Grevilleas and African blue basil draw more bees than the Pelargoniums here, though. I hope your heat is short-lived! Ours appears inclined to hang on through at least next weekend :(
ReplyDeletePretty! I love the scissors keep - don't think I have ever seen one.
ReplyDeleteI've added to the post above. I made several of these keeps for myself and also a friend.
DeleteA lovely vase, and such a delicate Pelargonium. It is also interesting to hear what is growing in your garden. That Scabiosa is one I have grown from seed and is now in its third year, so very hardy. I had never heard of a scissor keep before. A lovely idea, and yours is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips on the scabiosa. This is its second year in that position, and it looks quite healthy so I shall divide in the spring. The scissor keep also has a cover for the points, but I like the chain on the loop as it helps you to find your scissors and also identify them when sewing with a group of people.
DeleteI love the way tings unexpectedly came together after all, and so well too - your scissors keep is the perfect prop, and am so pleased you used yellow and black for the cord. Thanks for reminding me of the bee lines on the pelargonium, Nd introducing me to that intriguing allium - is it widely available?
ReplyDeleteI bought the allium from a specialist alpine plants grower, and having just been today to view Derry's garden it was there, she also sells seed. I could save some seed if you would like, let me know. Also I noticed that Beth Chatto's nursery sells it.
DeleteI chuckled at your description of Cathy as Queen Bee but she certainly is for motivating us even on days when perhaps we're not functioning fully. It certainly has been rather hot although it looks like that's all about to end. Hope that you feel more energetic when the cooler weather arrives Noelle. A most well put together vase. I love the colour of pelargonium 'Capricorn.
ReplyDeletePelargonium Capricorn is a a nice contrast on the garden shelf as it has soft grey green leaves, and have soft hairs over the plant and flowering stem. Well worth looking out for.
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