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
I already have hexagons cut up for the next piece of this and a firm idea of what comes after that. I also have an idea for my pages but as I'm a bit of a klutz on the p.c. that may not come off so I won't say anymore until I have tried. If I fail I will tell you though, promise. These are the buttons I made as a gift, can't tell you who they are for, sorry. I just hope she likes them and that they illustrate how truly grateful I am.
Have a lovely weekend. x
10 comments:
You must have the patience of a saint, Karen. It is funny, I always sit and watch what you create with my mouth open. Beautiful
A little book with slots to put in photos might appeal to people who have children and grandchildren to show off. I'm sure whatever you decide will appeal. All that you do is exquisite. I'd love to see a bakery with all your designs as edible pastries....
I am so intrigued by the first picture ...loks beautitul!
I am sure the buttons will be loved, they are adorable. Books of patchwork sound good. I find doing embroidery is great for letting the mind wander, much better than actually doing the housework, lol
Yes, books of patchwork sound lovely!
Gorgeous, *Karen* style patchwork. Love this work for your newest little book.
How exciting that your little books are selling so well.
Beautiful buttons you've made for your friend.
Have a great weekend.
Jacky xox
not only do I love each piece you make but I love your passion for what you do as well as how active your muse is!
I'm always fascinated to see where you go with each new piece. And the buttons are gorgeous!
Your work is titled contemporary ... but they are lovely heirlooms-to-be. Love the idea of tiny books.
Books are exciting, I agree. Full of promise and mystery, and in the case of your embroidered book, I think "hope" also. They are so full of life, colour and beauty that I think they are an embodiment of the future suprises we all hope for in life. That's what I "read" into them in any case.
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