Six is my lucky number – six members of my immediate family are born on the sixth day of a month (makes remembering birthdays so much easier). Perhaps that is why I am attracted to hexagons. I bought a pack of hexagon shapes at a recent craft fair (1 1/4 inch in size) and they are making the process so much faster and more accurate.
Life has been a bit hectic around here lately! My design work has been picking up which has kept me on my toes. I also start another part time job next week (in addition to the one I already have) which is going to cut into some of my creative and blogging time. I have been dreadful at answering emails and leaving comments lately. Hopefully things will settle down soon. If I have answered your email, please be assured we read and appreciate all the wonderful comments we get:)
On the plus side, the new job will mean I can fund a new camera and I am going to invest in an SLR. If anyone has any tips, features to look for, or specific models to recommend, I would be most appreciative.
Yay for new cameras! Ok, you need to get a Nikon. If you’re going to invest, may as well get the best. I have a D40X, and while there used to be issues with some of the add-on lenses not auto-focusing on this “cheaper” model, they now make lenses that will. And the lenses for this body are cheaper than the lenses for the super expensive Nikon bodies (like the D3000) Just wanted to make you aware as you’ll probably come across this issue in your research.
Also, especially for still-life photography (like hexagons!), you will want a super fast lens, like an F1.4 or 1.8. This way you will be able to shoot without a flash even in low light (ie: indoors) and you’ll get that nice background blur, so the picture isn’t visually overwhelming and the focus will really be on whatever you’re showcasing.
Good luck! Make sure to do lots of research as there are always plenty of deals out there, like an extra lens included, etc.
You chose great fabrics for your hexy’s! No tips from me for a camera. I have a simple digital one.
Good luck with you new job.
Congrats on the new job…shame it has to cut into your craft time though! Your hexagons are the most beautiful colours 🙂
Congrats on the new job 🙂 A new camera sounds very exciting too. I love the colours of Modern Meadow – Mmmm.
I love my canon ……..you will love a SLR……enjoy your new work…….
Looking forward to seeing your hexagon project completed. I do love Modern Meadow.
Lovely colors!! I will be around to see your project complete. Brazilian hugs, Bela.
Your hexagons are so pretty! I have been wanting to try these, especially with the hexagon shapes to help. Know what you’re going to make with them? That wool book looks fabulous, especially those wool hexagons on the cover! Hang in there with all those jobs!
Hope all goes well with the new job! Beautiful hex’s. Lots of love, Amanda xxx
beautiful hexies…good luck for your new job
Good luck in your new job – and I hope you will still have time to share with us your many creations!
Oh those are really pretty!
Good luck with your new job – can’t wait to hear all about it 🙂
oxoxo
Denalee
Love those Hexies…. SO colourful!
We have been looking for a SLR too…. We are leaning towards the Canon 550D. It comes with a twin lens kit, or you can swap it for the single one 18 x 200 for a little extra which will come in handy so you dont have to switch all the time! And, it is a better lens! It also has a full HDD movie feature too! So 2 camera’s in one!
Goodluck with your decision… I look forward to seeing what you buy!
x Sarah
Good luck with the new job! Great colors for your hexies. I just don’t have the patience for those so I really admire (and am jealous of!) hexie makers!
Lovely colors. You are a very busy lady and now a part-time job. “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.”
Enjoy~Dogwood
Isn’t it a shame that things like work have to cut into our craft time. It should be banned really LOL.
Love me 🙂
I wish you good luck with the new job! English Paper Piecing is a great project to take along or do in front of the TV. I love to do it in the garden!
Such pretty fabrics for your hexies! And I have been curious about that book too–it is on my list. Congrats on the new job… and new camera soon too. :o) ((HUGS))
that book looks interesting , hmmmm very interesting 🙂
Oh I do like those colors together. I can’t wait to see what you do because there is no way I will ever do anything with hexagons!
Jenn
Love the hexagons – and did you know 6 is the first “perfect number” mathematically speaking!
Congrats on your new job!
Your hexagons look so pretty all stacked up! You’ll have so much fun with an SLR — I just love mine. I’m a Nikon (or as you girls down under say, Nick-on — I learned that from Kellie and Jan LOL) girl. And you think you have no time now — just wait until you’re taking pictures of everything!!!
You had the ingenuity to succeed where everyone else had failed.
Great !
ohhhhh I love hexagons! I’m really enjoying them and I buy them from a lady in WA actually.
Oh I love my dslr but totally left it to my dad who is the camera man! he’s an olympus man so I have an olympus e-620 which has everything I need and more. My favourite are the art filters where I can do pinhole filter shots, grainy, black and white etc!
ohhh the fun you will have!
Corrie:)
Your hexies are looking great! Such pretty colours.
Congrats on the new job.
Wow you sure are busy! Good luck with all your new gigs. I lov eyour hex’s – they are such a cool shape and your colors are amazing together!
Gosh – I want that book! Felt, patchwork and hexagons …. lots of my favorite things in a yummy package!