I’ve just had the best weekend over in Brighouse, Yorkshire
with my friend Pat where we were back in the studio of
textile artist Anne Brookes. We haven’t seen her since March 2020.
The reason for our visit was to attend a two day workshop run by visiting tutor,
Ali Ferguson aka The Purple Thread Shed of Scotland.
Starting with blocks of soft wood our task was to create Patchwood Samplers.
The theme for my sampler was my late Auntie Gladys and her
love of gardening.
Coincidentally the last time I was at Anne’s studio I
was called away early as Auntie Gladys had been taken in
hospital. Sadly she didn’t come home again.
I also briefly met Ali Ferguson for the first time that day.
Ta dah …… here’s my end piece.
And now of course I’m obsessed with the process and have asked
Santa for a drill for Christmas.
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Footnote - has anyone ever had a blog post just disappear after being
posted and commented on ? If so how did you get it back. My post on
Friday has vanished
Lynn
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Wow wow wow. What more can I say? I love it Lynn and can well see why this is the latest obsession.
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Annie x #7
I’ve never heard of patch wood before but it’s a fun technique and I like the result very much. You look like you had a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 5 xxx
No idea on how to get a post back, sorry.
ReplyDeleteI love what you made from your weekend away - now that really does appeal to me and I am no stitcher. It's blooming gorgeous.
Hugs, Neet 3 xx
Love your wood block sampler can well understand why you need a drill now. Super job BJ#8
ReplyDeleteOoh Lynn, what gorgeous work - I love it! It looks like you had a fab weekend and no wonder you have asked Santa for a drill - now you'll just have to be well behaved between now and Christmas!
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Diana xx #18
What a fab technique - I can see why you love it and look forward to seeing more of these. What a lovely tribute to Auntie Gladys. xx Jo
ReplyDeleteYou certainly know how to have a good time and turn out something gorgeous while you're at it! xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Colette. It was so nice to be back at Annes studio xxx
DeleteLucky you! a workshop sounds great. The finished piece is gorgeous. Wishing you a very happy and creative woyww, Angela x13x
ReplyDeleteWow how fabulous and different Lynn! Glad you enjoyed the workshop - great tribute to your aunt. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #1
ReplyDeleteThe sampler you made is the most wonderful tribute to your beloved Auntie Gladys! I'm sure Santa will oblige :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a thing to happen with the disappearing blog post! I've never hear of such a thing happening, and I would be devastated if that would happen to me. xxx
What a fabulous sounding workshop.. how odd about your blog post happy woyww Helen #2
ReplyDeleteWoww thats so amazing, never seen anything like that before, its so lovely!
ReplyDeleteyes Santa a drill!!
take care
Ellie #26
I love that you have made it with wood and what makes it more precious is the link to Auntie Gladys xx
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this technique, but it is quite amazing. It is wonderful to have a day trying something new. Angela #6
ReplyDeleteYour patchwork-on-wood project is most unusual, Lynn, but then I always expect the most unuual on your posts! The finished result is beautiful. So full of texture and interest. I hope Santa brings you a really nice drill!
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Shoshi #10
Wow! That is simply stunning. Love every detail and texture. So wonderful. Happy WOYWW. Thank you for sharing. Take care and stay safe, with love & God bless, Caro xxx (#15)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to Auntie Gladys! I wonder what she'd have said about your beautiful creation?
ReplyDeleteThe workshop looked like lots of fun, I bet you and Pat had a right old laugh.
I've never heard of a blog post vanishing into thin air before, that's very weird. xxx
Hi again Lynn. I googled the lost post and it seems you not the only one that has had a problem like this and they do have ideas about how it might have happened. Might be worth having a look. Hope it helps, Angela x
ReplyDeletehello there, Chrystal here from the rainy State of Washington, USA! I love, love , love your latest project the wood patchwork, and a tribute to your beloved Aunt Gladys. How wonderful!!Soon as I finish making my Christmas cards for this year, I would love to attempt this piece of art! WOW!
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