I have finally put all the squares onto the travellers' blanket- now all I have to do is the stitching around the squares but it is gettign there. Being able to sit in a warm shed in this cold and wet and stormy weather certainly helps! I think the single square above is my favourite- but that may change tomorrow. There is also a mistake in the whole piece- see if you can spot it! Now I have to get down to some serious machien sewing- there is a lot of stuff to make before I leave for Europe on the 21st of August! I have some free time for teaching during the week in early October if anyone is interested ( in the Netherlands or Belgium or Northern Germany)On the weekend I will catch up and reciprocate some blog awards I have received in recent times-it's wonderful to think that my blog can inspire other people and I really do appreicate getting the awards. I know I get a lot of inspiration from other people's blogs
I am also planning some Creative Summmer Arts workshops in my studio this summer. I think some book making courses and even some lino-cut printing /cutting etc. I have to put my thinking cap on!
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I love this - I want one! That's it, my next stitching project - I'm going to need something to stop me getting bored out of my brains (more of that some other time)
Your workshops sound like a great idea.
Celia
That quilt is exquisite. So deliciously original. Makes me want to start my own ...not that I can thread a needle, let alone make a stitch!
It's good to see that things are beginning to come together for you, after all this time.
I see a change in pattern - but is it a mistake or is it part of the organic feel of the whole???!!!
How I wish I could hop over from the UK for a lino printing class. Whilst the process isn't difficult, getting the balance of positive/negative for textile work isn't some I've mastered yet. And did you know there don't appear to be any books on the subject.......
Your blanket is on its trail . I like the colours and the stitching.
Is the "mistake" line 6 and 7 with the patches sewn in the same way? You have to watch very carefully to see it !
Have a nice time stitching
What a beautiful, intriguing and soulful piece. Dijanne, could you remind me why it's called a traveler's blanket? Glad you have heat. Lainie
Your Traveller's Quilt is beautiful Dijanne and makes me want to start one too. I really like the hand stitching you are putting on now.
Glad to hear you are cosy in your new studio. :)
oh I love this. I would like to make one eventually.
I think I may have said this before, but would you consider doing online courses/workshops for those of us who cannot come to you?
sigh....just perfect.....
Your Traveler's Blanket is heart-achingly, soul-satisfyingly beautiful. The stitches around the squares are inspired. Lots of time will be put in, but they are worth it. They are perfect. Wonderful.
Echoing the online class suggestion -- and what is the process for purchasing your book? (found your blog through link on Spirit Cloth Jude's blog - adding yours to my bloglines list!)
SO WONDERFUL! a work of art for sure!
I too am interested in your book- do let us know how to acquire one.
thanks! for the inspiring quilt to be
this is fabulous
Hi! Dijanne,
I love your Travellers Blanket, it is quite delicious and has a wonderful tactile look to it, if I saw it in an exhibition I would find it very hard not to break the rules and touch it.
Good luck with getting all your work done for your trip.
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