Wood & Cloth- Catching the summer breeze, this painted linen noren on a bamboo stick is a perfect afternoon project. It’s a lovely way to combine a textile sample or vintage piece for display. Easy, light and simple seems to define how I want to work this summer: A bit of drawing, a bit of sewing and painting then taking time to arrange my favorite objects is how I’m spend my time. What are your easy summer projects?
My summer bedscape includes yellow willow branches and this awsome collage frame from the Miles Frode Collection. His wood sculptures are beautiful as a focus or actually framing a special piece. See the ones he has available and some of my favorite mini collage sculptures on his instagram: @milesfrode
I always find a way for wood and textile to come together as I wander and tuck afew new sticks in my bag for projects at home… I hope you're enjoying your summertime projects, Diane
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I always think of you when I pick up a stick to bring home with me. I was in Ashland several years ago for a DOL. I felt totally out of place. Everyone there was so talented and so far ahead of me in their understanding of patterns etc. I do remember you showing us your wrapped sticks collection (and your crazy cow udder apron!). It really struck a chord with me since I too collect sticks and rocks and bits of this and that as I wander. I know you had a horrendous loss of your home since then. When I heard the news of that I thought about your precious sticks and the lovely willow chairs and all that you must have lost. I hope the years since have been full and that all is well with you now. I have been twirling the idea of sewing some artful clothes for myself but haven’t found patterns that seem to work for my 5’!" juicy self. I am instead using hand sewing to embellish simple garments that do fit! I often refer to your hand stitched pieces for inspiration. Best regards, Deborah Sims, Orlando, FL