few things compare

few things compare to a nice stitched border. this one is a vandyke stitch. it is an easy stitch with an almost zen like quality ,once you get the hang of it, that works quickly and fills up nicely. 

this piece has gained a lot by using it as a border.more of the piece tomorrow. perhaps.

turning a page yesterday i mentioned colorand composition and on my visit to blogs found a  great post regarding color at mags ramsay's. she talks about  color as less representational and more allegoric of the subject, as a creator of moods.

follow the link she includes as  it is a very good read.

must be the zeitgeist as there a few people in the community reflecting on the topic.

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game over

curious how some works tell you when they're finished and some others don't. and even more curious how a smudge of gold wraps it all together. this one's done. i think i worked more with the mood of the piece and worried less about color and composition which was becoming a stress factor  with this  heat.

i have come to really enjoy ermine stitch. it's a simple, effective stitch that paired with straight stitch or seed stitch can make up  a whole scene.

and the idea for setting off and also blending the image with the background  with slpit back stitch comes from jude over at spirit cloth.

this putting together from two sources has made me think and i'm considering  putting  a resource page to share weaving drafts, images etc. the vintage stitching charts will be there also.

need to do a bit more thinking about the  logistics.

ideas anyone?

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ob*se*s*sions of late

 audrey hepburn one of the prettiest, most graceful and dignified women ever. revisiting some of her movies.

languages and linguistics, reading don't sleep there are snakes by daniel everett. won't even start on this one.

this blog with its innovative crochet and knitting. so many ideas here.

 procrastination and its effects(via textile arts resource guide) don't we all suffer from it?

 and this exercise in awesomeness that has been going around the net for a while now. 

it worked in firefox for me. i could see my house and my patio!!!

still obsessed with livebrush   :)

have a fun weekend!



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