For centuries women have used cloth as a tool of comfort and as an expression of beauty within their homes. Creating cloth for warmth, cloth for shelter, our female predecessors embellished these linens with hand stitch using laborious and time consuming techniques thereby enhancing the functional beauty of objects which enveloped and protected their families. Inspired by these women I hope my creations pay tribute to and recognise the devotion expressed in cloth by our female ancestors .
''the use of traditional often time consuming process alludes to the devotion of a mother''. c K. A. Ruane 2007
7 comments:
I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed reading over your posts over a cup of hot coffee this morning. :-)So much creativity!
The crazy patchwork has come on really well. It's a real delight to see that much of it together after enjoying seeing the individual parts. Have a great time with your daughter
Well your paper is pretty, but I am adoring the patchwork quilt, so I say make the time to finish! I know, this is much easier said than done, but I think the quilt holds a great deal of potential. I am glad I stumbled onto your blog, I love your detailed work!
i hate deadlines. they kill my work.
'Seamlessly' is not a word I associate with your work Karen!
The new paper work looks exciting but please try to meet the deadline for the exhibition. The public should see your new piece!
This paper work is so cool! You always keep me intrigued!
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