Sunday, 21 July 2013

Sweltering Stitching

 
You'd have thought I'd learnt my lessons stitching to  a deadline in a heatwave in 2003 when  the temperature was the highest ever recorded in the UK at 38.1 C. But here I am again, stitching my FOQ entry in front of a fan so I can  deliver it  tomorrow (or maybe Tuesday....) . Most of the stitching  so far was done 2 weeks ago  listening to R5 commentary of Wimbledon Mens Final. Now it's 'My Family and Other Animals' on Audiobook . Finding indigo and sweat don't mix!!! At least  my other entry is finished, labelled, rolled, waiting it's bag.

Normal service on blogging will resume shortly -  lots to catch up with after a very busy few weeks: orchid site visits( and a film premiere); Hampton Court Flower show; Bellowhead; more indigo dyeing; international moss conference.
I've also  been getting to grips with my new tablet - have worked out how to load and reduce size of photos but my attempts at blogging resulted in deleting my post on RA Summer exhibition!!
Tomorrow I start my 'Dusk Watercolours' class at City Lit -preparation for another week of painting seascapes at Slapton in 2 weeks time.
Stay chilled!

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6 comments:

  1. Dale Anne Potter21 July 2013 at 21:09

    Oh I hear you Maggie with the heat! Not a fan at all of anything over 24C. Was watching some of Wimbledon & saw all those poor people fanning themselves.
    What we endure for the love of making ART!
    Hope it cools off for you soon....

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  2. Felicity22 July 2013 at 02:29

    That looks really beautiful! How big is it?

    Stitching in the heat is no fun - hope it cools down for you soon.

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  3. Sandra Wyman22 July 2013 at 10:22

    This looks really good Mags - I'm sure the sweat and indigo mix will add a certain je ne sais quoi. Heat a problem even up north - I've had to move sewing machine to the kitchen table from the second floor to escape rising heat - with draught from windows and doors it becomes just about bearable - but the dragonfly is now finished...

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  4. Margaret Cooter22 July 2013 at 17:00

    Excellent accompaniment to stitching, My Family and Other Animals ... what a great book, whether read or listened to. The stitching looks good, too!

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  5. Julie22 July 2013 at 22:17

    I'm pleased to say mine was finished before the heatwave but I do need to give it a thorough thumping with the iron as it's shamelessly curving in the heat. Bellowhead! Tell us more!

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  6. Unknown2 October 2014 at 14:57

    Hello from Regina, Sk, Canada!

    I love your work! Very inspiring, and thought provoking. I especially love your Shibori with acrylics and masking tape. Lovely concept.

    I look forward to seeing more of your creations.

    Sonja Doyle

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