Applique again
This weekend I am going to attend a two day workshop with Janet Bolton at the Cowslip Workshops in Launceston. Yes you heard me correctly, TWO DAYS!!!!! This is the first course I have attended since Lizzy was born 18 months ago and I am practically champing at the bit I can tell you. I have this deep need to be sewing and feel like a 'smoker without cigarettes' when I cannot be creative. I am not sure what my picture will be this time but I am very much inspired by this vintage applique book I purchased recently. Published in 1966, the applique is so 'now' and contemporary. Just look at those birds aren't they cute? I shall get back to you and let you know what I have created next week.
posted by Donna at 8:41 AM
8 Comments:
How wonderful, I am envious. I hope you really enjoy the workshop, its good to put aside time to do things for yourself, especially when you have little people.
Toby and I paid to do a workshop for our jewellery, apart from practical knowledge we came away with so many new ideas. Another imput can light up a whole new direction. He has now finished a range of sterling silver pieces which are gorgeous.
I really like your reference, especially the 3rd image down, the birds. The blues and oranges in the book underneath are fab too. I look forward to seeing your new work, hope you post it here.
Penny.
How wonderful for you, that does sound really fun! I hope you create some lovely stuff. I really love the trees in that book. Enjoy!
Hi Donna- Have a wonderful time! I'm sure you will produce something amazing- she is a very inspiring woman.
(Don't forget to show us your finished piece!)
Niki.x
Hi Dons,
That's a lovely book with some really nice designs in. I've never tried Applique. I'm into felting at the moment!
Have a great weekend - looking forward to seeing pics. of what you do.
That book is a treasure!
Hi Sweetie
I still keep forgetting about this other blog of yours. I've added it to my favourites now, so I won't miss it again.
I hope you have a fab weekend.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come back home with.
Oh, I sooo love the buttons that Lettuce sent you - drool ,,,,,
~(:o})=
Hi Dons,
You left a message on my blog about swapping...would love to.
What year was this book published. I just have to have it and Alibris has three different versions.
Lisa
bellsleeves.blogspot.com
Hey, I have this book! Isn't her stuff great, so relevent now? I've often used her as inspiration.
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