After my paper cutting and sticking exercises of yesterday I actually did some ''proper'' embroidery last night. I made a little edge for my white silk piece that I hope will mean I can finish that piece later today. Then I really must get on with my wedding favours, 36? it has now risen to 42 and may even rise again. I wait with baited breath....
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
''the use of traditional often time consuming process alludes to the devotion of a mother''. c K. A. Ruane 2007
Monday, September 20, 2010
five books.......
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6 comments:
that lined paper brings back memories of teaching my grade school students penmanship. the books are beautiful. wish i could see what people add to them.
Looks like you really had fun with the books.
Beware of clients with inflating requirements! I'm glad you've got the books done - they look like fun!
Another beautiful set of books, I love the use of the patterns
Hello Karen, Your books are soooo very beautiful and unique. Love them. hugs Judy
Absolutely loverly and so different from anything I've seen anywhere else. Yum!!
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