Casting Season

When I was hiking a few days ago, even though the weather was hot and the forest was lit with shafts of sunlight, it was slightly chilly. I can feel the season turning. So much beauty close at hand

and looking into the distance.

I left more toilet paper casts drying at home - to some I added paint, glitter, or glue - just seeing what happens.

Stitch, Paper and Pattern

Stitches aloft... And stitches on the ground.

These toilet paper castings really pick up texture and are so easy and fun - although they take a long time to dry. I've stitched through the one above to make a card with it.

And here I've made a stamp and am using it to explore symmetry in the pattern design course that I'm taking.

Pattern is a fascinating and complex subject!