Friday, May 29, 2015

little Bur oak whorl tablequilt

This one's done, washed and dried, crinkle and all. I learned a lot. This was a kind of test for a few construction issues before working towards something much bigger.

The biggest leaf is just barely attached to the whole.

We can also always use another surface-saving welcome spot for handmade ceramics. If Eva finds it unoccupied we can just start calling it a cat mat.

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  1. there is so much held in your layers & stitch in this spiralling whorl of cloth

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    1. I try to think in layers as I go along, so thank you, Mo.

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  2. This is really special !
    I love it : life kind of spiraling out of control ;-)
    The greens are so delicate .... a wonderful piece (cat mat ! ha)

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    1. Thank you, Els. All the growing does seem out of control. This little cloth makes me think of my boys now too. Growing so fast.

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    2. Ahhhh kids .... growing so fast !
      (now I see my grandchildren growing up fast ...
      and me getting older )

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  3. This is so lovely. Yes, so much held here, as Mo said.
    Stephanie

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    1. Thank you, Stephanie. Now hoping to make something in this same thread but much larger so it will hold more.

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  4. susan your tablequilt is like a very much improved doily .more practical and personal and so beautiful. i really like the leaty colours.

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  5. Very exciting, Susan! The uneven edge, your usual color sensitivity and beautiful stitching, all telling the personal story of your little oak. I'm inspired.

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