It has been a very difficult period for my family recently but we are beginning to appreciate that the light at the end of the tunnel might not be an express train.
Getting things into perspective has been the order of the day over Easter and so that is the inspiration for my April quiltlet for the Contemporary Group Challenge. The quotation is from Marcus Aurelius and I am continuing to adhere to all my rules. This piece is based on groynes on the beach.
I stitched a prayer flag for my DD Sara over the Easter holiday. She likes it but thinks it is a shame that the idea is that it disintegrates in the wind and weather. I told her the prayers are already sent (and answered in some cases) and so I think she might hang the flag somewhere sheltered.
What else? Well how about these gorgeous Kantha stitched creatures on fabric dyed with woad? Angela Daymond (Fenland Textile Studios) will be selling kits to create these yourself at Festival of Quilts this Summer. She asked several people to trial the kit contents and instructions. I've never measured the amount of thread I'm using before, quite interesting! All the thread is beautiful Aurifil in various weights, including lana wool, all lovely to stitch with. The Kantha stitching has been very therapeutic to work, just what the doctor ordered.
I love the movement and sense of freedom exhibited by Angela's hare.
The heron is so elegant and haughty.
I have a real thing about hares. These are wonderful
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ReplyDeleteMust admit I hung the prayer flag you sent earlier in a sheltered spot and the prayers have been answered to a degree. My sisters novel cancer has gone. I loved my flag so much I have made a large one 40 x 120 for an exhibition piece. Am loving all this Kantha stitching, Lis and your quilt lets are stunning.
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ReplyDeleteThe stitchery designs and stitching are super lovely. Wish I could add my prayers to the flag.
ReplyDeleteI have recently been to Bhutan and seen the joyous prayer flags happily dancing in the wind everywhere. I was fascinated and now I appreciate much more your prayer flags not only for the meaning but for their beauty also.
ReplyDeleteDear Lis, sorry to read that you and your family have been going through tough times. Sending good wishes and a couple of hugs to you from "The land of the Long White Cloud".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Lis.. Wonderful. Hope that your family's prayers are answered.
ReplyDeletehope the light at the end is growing brighter. love the kantha stitching - it is so satisfying to do. The quiltlet is my favorite so far and the prayer flag is lovely, will hopefully attract the desired reply.
ReplyDeleteAngela's designs are very pretty and you've made a beautiful job of stitching them. I like all of them but the hare is particularly sweet. Your prayer flag is beautiful and Sara will feel your love everytime she sees it. I'm not surprised she wanted to put it somewhere sheltered.
ReplyDeleteApril has come up lovely, and so is Sara's flag. The embroideries are Lovely too. Sorry to hear life hadn't been great, hope it's improving xxx
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