I'm back on track with my blogging schedule - got a bit out of whack over the weekend when we were having too much fun to sit at the computer!
Today I have been stitching and I just couldn't stop looking at and photographing these orange threads in all their guises...
My needles threaded and sitting in my lap - orange looks great against black!
I haven't yet cut all the threads - I am such a fan of long threads - but I am pretty sure they aren't right for this project. I enjoyed sitting upstairs at the dining table doing this today.
And then there's the first threads I cut, and I think that little book will be re-stitched! I didn't do a double knot at the end and was too scared to cut it flush - but it looks hopeless in it's halfway to nothing state.
Remnants of a different stuff up sitting on the table...
And after the day was done, Barry came home and said "take a shot of that"! And I did - my sewing glasses, the spool of thread and some needles...
Today I have been stitching and I just couldn't stop looking at and photographing these orange threads in all their guises...
My needles threaded and sitting in my lap - orange looks great against black!
I haven't yet cut all the threads - I am such a fan of long threads - but I am pretty sure they aren't right for this project. I enjoyed sitting upstairs at the dining table doing this today.
And then there's the first threads I cut, and I think that little book will be re-stitched! I didn't do a double knot at the end and was too scared to cut it flush - but it looks hopeless in it's halfway to nothing state.
Remnants of a different stuff up sitting on the table...
And after the day was done, Barry came home and said "take a shot of that"! And I did - my sewing glasses, the spool of thread and some needles...
That Barry has an excellent eye! I love the sinuous lines of the threads and the shadows.The thread looks like a calligraphic pen line.
ReplyDeleteI bought a spool of narrow orange ribbon at the market the other day. It was next to a bright, quite violent magenta on the stall but they sung out and reminded me I have book cloth in both of these colours so I might join you in making something orange too!
He does indeed Lesley! The lines and shadows are fabulous. I can't wait to see your orange - it is such a vibrant and happy colour! Go well.
Deletelove the orange thread Fiona and can just picture you siting upstairs at your table by the view and enjoying the peace of sewing ..... can't wait to see the finished product. Hope I do before they head off. That last photo is a charmer too ...
ReplyDeleteHi Susan - yes it was very relaxing and different to stitch inside the house! They are all set to go now...
Deleteoooh! I love the idea of plexiglass books, and the orange is so vivid and lively! Very much looking forward to seeing the finished project!
ReplyDeleteSince I'm off work many Thursdays, visiting your blog has become a pleasant habit--- time I let you know how much I appreciate and enjoy your serene oasis!
Hi Mary Jo - so nice to hear from you! I'm glad you enjoy visiting and that you like the look of these books. All shall be revealed soon I hope. It's lovely to know you enjoy this quiet little corner of the interweb. Go well.
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