Rockingham is a wonderful castle, still lived in by the family who owns it, but is open to the public. It's well worth a visit. The castle if full of amazing things, there are beautiful glass chandeliers and wall lights in one room that are stunning.
The local Embroider's Guild have restored some exquisite embroideries in another room, they look beautiful now they are complete. The wood work is outstanding, carved pieces and lots of marquetry It was a pity photography was not allowed inside the castle. I would have liked to photograph the embroideries in particular. But outside I make up for it.
A view from the castle grounds.
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We climbed to the top of this tower to enjoy the panorama.
At the top we could see for miles
During my visit I found lots of inspiration for my sewing work, designs and ideas from the natural environment at the castle inspired me. I could not resist taking the following pictures.
Growing on the walls the moss and ivy looked lovely in the sunshine.
The textures in this photo just want to be transformed into an embroidery!
The patterns, shapes and colours of the bricks are so varied here. More inspiration.
I can't help but be amazed at nature, roots above ground make a wonderful pattern.
Even when nature takes over, this branch still looks good, what an amazing texture the tree now has.
Oh! yes, I have been sewing, a lot recently, but I could not blog about it as what I've been doing is a secret at the moment still. Over the last three weeks I have been making an outfit for a lady who is going to a wedding, a lovely green dress and jacket. And also I've made something special for my friends to wear to the Chelsea Flower Show, but the photos of that will be in my next blog
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