Post came bright and early on Thursday. with K's final patch
As well as the patch and notes, I discovered some lovely knitting stitch markers, and cute erasers in the small flat box. When I was wrestling with my knot ideas, I had told myself that if that failed, I would just do a miniature ninepatch piece. But I did accomplish the knot - and lo and behold, Kirsten has sent me a gorgeous little square, using scraps from other collaborations, and charm sqaures- and a postage stamp fabric to celebrate our cross country collaboration.
We are both itching to sew our dozen pieces together now. Arranging them is fun...
Meanwhile Kirsten laid hers out, and felt that maybe some of them [like the darned square] need a bit of a border
Do you like the soft grey woollen fabric which we are using to back our pieces? Suitably neutral I think.
I was given a length of red viscose last month, which I am planning to use for a lining. I have sent some of it to K too. Seven weeks till Easter, and we hope to be done and dusted by then...
I was given a length of red viscose last month, which I am planning to use for a lining. I have sent some of it to K too. Seven weeks till Easter, and we hope to be done and dusted by then...
The skill both of you show as well as the artistic ability leaves me awestruck.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, i am trulyamazed by how much I have learned through this collaboration, it has certainly helped improve my stitching.
DeleteThese collaborations are so wonderful, not only have you an incredible friendship, but us followers get to enjoy your skills, it is lovely, thank you. Regards Sue H
DeleteThanks Sue, I feel really privileged to have K's friendship, and delighted that others can share in our project
DeleteThis has been a wonderful collaboration for both participants and spectators! It's a joy to behold!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kezzie. I know how much joy you get from making music, and even more joy when you play alongside friends. It is a similar thing
DeleteEach collaboration we do seems more enjoyable than the last... I'm so looking forward both to having this one completed and starting the next. I'm sure I'll use this bag every day; the bookcase is on my commonplace book which is also in constant use.
ReplyDeleteYes it does! My bookcover is on my Daybook and therefore always at hand
DeleteFabulous work from you both. My tuppenceworth would be to put a vertical horizontal border in between the patches to make them stand out more individually and really show them off but that's just me!!Careful the red viscose is colour fast.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point about the fabric. will wash it before use, just in case!
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DeleteANNE thank you! Just rinsed out the fabric by hand, and felt like Lady Macbeth, the water was so pink!
DeleteI think I like this collaboration best of the ones you have done. A pouch is such a handy thing-are you putting in a zip or fasteners? I have some magnetic fasteners if you would like some. Catriona
ReplyDeleteK is thinking about a zip, I was considering button and loop. You have reminded me that I have some magnetic fasteners in my stash [from 11 years ago, when I was bag-making with some teenagers!] Thanks for your kind offer, though.
DeleteHow lovely this is
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Thank you Alison
DeleteSo much thought and care went into this work, it's charming and impressive. I love the way you both put your skills together! JanF
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DeleteWhat a wonderful variety of stitching you have produced between you. It takes real commitment, too, to produce two elaborate little squares at a time!
ReplyDeleteSometime I must count how many stitches and techniques we have used over the past 4 years
DeleteAll the patches look so pretty!
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