New year, new challenge, thats probably what a lot of us are saying.
I have taken up a 12 week online course with contemporary embroiderer Karen Ruane
I am a massive fan of the work of textile artist BARBARA JEPSON, a founder member of the Ten Plus Textile Group in the UK. Using her floral work as my starting point my aim is to create a book of design ideas which will lead to an end piece. I'm not clear what that will be yet, it could be in the form of a piece of art or something practical. Its upto the individual what they use for materials, even choosing to use a combination such as fabric and paper. I know I will enjoy the process starting with
gathering of requirements ie . sketchbook, notebook, research material. The challenge for me will be producing an end piece and the embroidery part.
I spent last night going through old magazines and cutting out gorgeous pictures and words.
Then yesterday I enjoyed looking through my library of books, some which I had not dipped into for some time.
As I go along I hope you will enjoy my journey.
Here's the link to see what other people have got on their desks this week.
Wow Lynn that sounds brilliant. I certainly will be watching with interest. :-)
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A x #41
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This sounds like a superb adventure Lynn. Can't wait to see where your creative juices take you with this and I can pretty much guarantee to be a fan by the look of your thought processes so far. Happy WOYWW, hugs Jenny #35
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, I will certainly be watching you progress on your latest adventure, it sounds like such fun and I know you will create some fabulous work as a result. Looking forward to meeting up with you, Susan and Ruth soon too now that New Year is well underway! Big hugs, Anne x #47
ReplyDeleteOh, I know how much you will enjoy this course and I do look forward to the results. Enjoy and what a great start to 2013!
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Look forward to seeing your progress Lynn - looks a good class to take.
ReplyDeleteThanks for calling round, always good to 'hear' from you.
Have a good week.
Ann B
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Oh I love hand stitching! I am sure you will come up with a beautiful piece!
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You sound like you will have a lot of fun.. love the things you've put together in readiness! Helen, 7
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you make with your sewing corse. I hope you have lots of fun . Jill #10
ReplyDeleteYou will love this course I am sure. I am good at looking for ideas but a bit slow at getting to grips with creating!! x Jo
ReplyDeleteYou sound like my twin Jo haha x
DeleteLooking forward to seeing your progress and what evolves.
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Thanks for your visit
Wonderful! It will be a colourful journey judging from your lovely pictures. [I'm in awe of Karen's work]. Happy trails! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be so exciting to watch! :0) Mo xx
ReplyDeleteWow, love all the research materials you've gathered, gorgeous and colourful. They made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 38 xxxx
Such a pretty looking desk! Enjoy your new courses/projects. Take care. Zo xx 43
ReplyDeleteWow Lynn, that sounds like an amazing project. The images you have cut out and found already look stunning so I will watch this with interest. Thanks for sharing. Caro #46
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful, I look forward to following your progress! X
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing journey!! Have a blast.
ReplyDeleteI am new to WOYWW and friends with Sandee. Hope you have a chance to check out my blog and desk.
Lori #81
Sounds great - can't wait! xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a lot planned for this year - good luck! Cindy #54
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun! I look forward to seeing your creations.
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Laura
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it sounds like a really great course!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see some of your creations... this is why WOYWW is so inspiring :)
Happy WOYWW and have a great week )
no. 10
PS I've sent a message via your shop contact page - I can't get the email link to work on Blogger :(
Your photos are so bright and happy! I have loved Karen's white work embroidery for a long time--what fun to take a class with her! Please keep us up to date on your progress and research! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #104
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ReplyDeleteThis is my first time at WOYWW and I hope you don't mind me looking around your blog while I am here.
Ria
Hi Ria hope you enjoyed your blog hop and visiting all the desks at WOYWW
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Lynn
Since I love to sew on a lot of my projects, I am going to go check out the link, hopefully I can learn some new techniques! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have some fun projects ahead of you!
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Apryl #9
I love hand embroidery and cannot wait to see your finished book of thread beauties. Well done for starting this challenge
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful - I think I'm a little bit jealous!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to stretch your skills! Enjoy!!
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Jeannie #60
I love the 'stuff' you've already collected for research. I look forward to seeing pictures of your journey to the final product. April #136
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very interesting and a whole lot of fun! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW!
Tertia 17
My mother used to do a lot of embroidery work, so I have a real appreciation for it. As to personal libraries, I love to go through and/or re-read old books too. Blessings, Barb!
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