What do you think of the hooks and eyes? There was a time when I used these obsessively, during the latter part of my degree work, then I kind of went off it and now I am back on it. I only managed to get a few done and it will look completely different when you can see the whole piece but you know I think maybe my work has been missing something like this, a sharp modern touch contrasting with the traditional techniques. I really, really want to get this part finished soon then you can see the overall effect and I genuinely want your opinions, we all need input and constructive criticism if there is any to be had.
I have had a gorgeous weekend with all my family around me and I already know that I miss my daughter so much, she is much further away than my son, but when she goes it's dreadful, kind of like losing a limb but I am sure it's a good sign that she is a free spirit and capable of living a fantastic independant life, I should be happy about that and I am but......
Last night we all went out to watch these amazing young people perform, my son is the EXTREMELY handsome one behind the young lady.
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Karen ~ I have empathy for you with your son at Uni and your daughter away. I've cried a river!
Hooks and eyes - love them, can't wait to see the finished piece.
Your son's group/music are brilliant ~ you must be very proud.
Glad you have had a good weekend.
I so know what you mean about far away daughters...it IS like losing limbs when they go.
I love the running stitch pleats and every other aspect of your stitching, but I'm not sure about the hooks and eyes. I think I would prefer 'em the other way up...just peeking out from underneath the fastening edge, rather than on top, if you see what I mean. Or metal eyelets. Just my pennyworth.
I was reading your blog with my 9 yr old son. When we came to that picture his reaction was "oh cool"!
I have yet to experience my children flying the nest, but when I first left home, my mum stopped baking. Then when I had the children, she left it a few days to clear their fingerprints, she felt once they were gone, she was alone!
Look forward to seeing the finished piece
I think the hooks and eyes will look wonderful when the rows are ready. I have seen your old pieces with lots of eyes and hooks and I thought they were impressive.
Thank you for the music experience! He is handsome!
I miss my mum like that too! It definetly cuts both ways. Mum is so supportive and I feel like a better peron when she's around. I like the idea of the hooks being less obvious too. If it is a modern element you are looking to I'm not sure hooks and eyes say it to me. I think the contemporary element for me is that these pieces are not utility in any way. This kind of luxury textile, with no practical application is surely a modern phenomenon?
Oh my!! hooks and eyes, what a problem now...and a dilemma. I quite like the idea of putting them under the fold, thanks for that suggestion, I will probably try that with a couple and if it works for me continue with it.That will mean unpicking those already done though so I may be some time!
I totally get Jenny's point too, but sometimes I think that to evoke 'modern' you have to be in your face with it so that some people get it, and I do like the look of them aswel.
I love how you added the hooks and eyes...very playful! :-)
I have always been a fan of contrasts, so I am digging the hooks and eyes! Love the way you work, (But I have a bit of OCD, too!)
Also, you sound like such a wonderful mom!
I like your embroidery, I think you work in a really lovely way. Lots of people are very affected nowadays wouldn't you say? (Embroidarily speaking) There is a lot of messy trendy stuff going on and I like that you don't do any of it. You are very refreshing.
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