Wednesday, April 06, 2011

finishing touches

Sweetie's on post for the birds setting up housekeeping in the hedges.  I've decided to name this one "RĂªver" - french for dreaming. 
I've been falling asleep listening to people speaking french in foreign films which leads to dreaming in french and I wake up wondering who and where I am.


It's perched on top a pile of white fabrics all destined for the dyepots at some point in the future. I'm headed to EB's studio this weekend for some fiber r&r - someone else's workspace is always a treat and a challenge for me. Some of these pieces will come along and be transformed.


I chose the bits of cloth for this piece as much for their texture and character as the colors - everything is very weavy and soft, easy to stitch. 

Appropriately,  I'm busy building a  small army of  french knots wandering in the streets and alleys. 
Each one says "You Are Here" but not in red.



7 comments:

arlee said...

breathtaking simplicity and skill

Robin Olsen said...

I love this piece and the way the white makes everything so fresh and springy.

Angela said...

It's so beautiful. I love all those vibrant colours against that lovely crisp white background.

Mary Welsh Hubbard said...

that is so pretty!

Clara said...

It looks so pretty! And I love the "you are here" knots. Is it still going to be a cushion/pillow? I can't wait!

Katie said...

this is so soft and beautiful! really enjoy your stuff.

Heather said...

So fresh and light-looking! Beautiful.