There were alot of eagles by the lighthouse on Mayne Island, and gorgeous hikes - as well as shibori scarves in the gallery! It was a pleasurable day trip to a familiar haunt and needed transition.
I stitched more of this on the ferry over.
Right now, my studio space is crowded with many pieces in various stages of completion, piles of materials meant for this one or that, still packed up class supplies and a small area by the sink with pails and dye at the ready for further shibori. It pretty much mirrors my mental build up, too, after taking multiple classes over the last year and just needing to follow my inner rhythm for awhile. Maybe that's why I was drawn to simply finish this piece that I began a few months ago. Simple soothing handstitch and some completion
and an integration of old with new. That's what I'm calling this - Integration. I've also been reading some books again - what a pleasure to wander where my curiosity leads.
I have learned alot and there's alot more to learn, but for now, I will spend some time digesting.
I stitched more of this on the ferry over. 
Right now, my studio space is crowded with many pieces in various stages of completion, piles of materials meant for this one or that, still packed up class supplies and a small area by the sink with pails and dye at the ready for further shibori. It pretty much mirrors my mental build up, too, after taking multiple classes over the last year and just needing to follow my inner rhythm for awhile. Maybe that's why I was drawn to simply finish this piece that I began a few months ago. Simple soothing handstitch and some completion 
and an integration of old with new. That's what I'm calling this - Integration. I've also been reading some books again - what a pleasure to wander where my curiosity leads. 
I have learned alot and there's alot more to learn, but for now, I will spend some time digesting. 
6 comments:
Wish I had experienced the eagles. What a lovely day out.
Integration - what a great title for that lovely piece.
just went back through quite a few posts and comments on all...
your creative heart HAS been so full. i can understand the desire for peacefulness...yet all that you have made is peacefull too...
integration. beautiful word, beautiful cloth.
Thanks, Penny. I love hearing the eagles' cries and have found their feathers several times over the years. I remember the lovely eagle piece you made.
Grace - thank you for checking in here and your words - I appreciate the depth of your seeing and expression.
Love this one. The strong indigo and the white. Such a powerful combination
I so enjoy this blog.
Also understand completely about following ones own rhythm after taking a number of classes. I passed for the time being on Judes present class because I took her CWB class and need time to process and make elements of what I learned my own.
I do enjoy your blog! This example satisfies my question about what to do with a vintage ladies hankie I bought at the local junk shop. I think I'll do a '9 patch' design and let the original corner design show through. You have inspired me again!
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