Wednesday 11 May 2022

Lines And Circles

Kirsten and I have swapped postcards again. I had added a LINE to my piece, she added a CIRCLE to hers.

I wanted to represent my concern for Climate Change, and Earth Day. Where at all possible, I dry my washing in the sunshine. Here is my line -



Nothing much to report on this - I stitched the posts by couching down cream thread with blanket stitched ochre yarn. The line itself is whipped chain. The red pegs are detached fly stitch [or is it detached feather? my reference books disagree] I chose clothes which are typical of my wardrobe, including a dress, a skirt, jeans, and the ubiquitous Breton top.

Kirsten's inspiration came from Gail Lawther's "Celtic Quilting" a book I borrowed from a library years ago. Gail is an extremely gifted stitcher, and by all accounts a very pleasant person. [website here] K took the circular design for a needlecase, and after a lot of work, was able to reduce it in size. She backstitched in variegated threads, and outlined the whole in a chain stitch. 


Kirsten chose the colours as they were springlike, and felt that the three flowers in one circle were reminders of God, Three-in-One. So I did Easter, and she has added the Trinity - all ready for Pentecost Sunday in June.
I have an idea for my next contribution, but it is still at the 'back-of-an-envelope' stage!



10 comments:

  1. The washing line is adorable! Of course, there had to be a Breton-striped top!😁
    Kirsten's design is gorgeous!

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  2. There is ALWAYS a Breton top on my washing line! K has a good eye for colour, as well as great stitching skills

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  3. I love that little washing line! Your stitching is exquisite. Will it become a framed piece or part of a peg bag?

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    1. It remains part of the Postcard Project- what happens at the end of PP is anyone's guess!

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  4. Both designs are lovely and sewn with such great care!

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  5. I do love that washing line, and Kirsten's Trinity circle is an inspiring piece of embroidery. I don't think the concept of three-in-one could be better expressed!

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  6. I love both contributions. It's such a creative way of doing things!

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    1. My May stitching is proving a real challenge. I have progressed from Back Of Envelope to Stop And Start Again!

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