tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64413804070566789192024-03-13T19:57:50.881-07:00Stitchedemmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17350934688904067186noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441380407056678919.post-65285160136455082682013-09-10T12:18:00.001-07:002013-09-10T12:18:29.433-07:00Gary Dickins - The Cavalier Series 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17350934688904067186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441380407056678919.post-37740641768266527782013-08-31T05:12:00.001-07:002013-08-31T05:12:25.396-07:00getting ready for Stitched...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're busy getting ready.... lots of work in the making....<br />
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<br />emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17350934688904067186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441380407056678919.post-34890245084401487672013-07-16T06:29:00.000-07:002013-07-18T01:58:21.810-07:00Lovefest - Making day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some examples of works being made on our collective making day from this weekend. Some intriguing and stunning work being made by Nina and Emma.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441380407056678919.post-49914398763049094672013-06-05T02:20:00.004-07:002013-06-05T02:20:50.807-07:00Slow textiles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I guess you've heard of the Slow Food Movement? Well, I'm a firm believer in the Slow Textile Movement too... Where fibre is produced with minimum ecological impact, locally and sustainably.<br />
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Here I've handspun Portland fleece - from sheep that live 2 miles from me and dyed with buttercups - gathered in a meadow near my studio. <a href="http://www.portlandsheep.co.uk/">Portland sheep</a> are a rare breed in the UK local to this area with beautiful fleece. I dyed using the solar method (helped by the beautiful weather at the moment!) and I can't wait to use the finished yarn in a bigger piece for Somerset Art Weeks.<br />
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<br />emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17350934688904067186noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441380407056678919.post-10352426770982022552013-05-26T21:38:00.002-07:002013-05-28T00:55:35.363-07:00 Paint to StitchSew, I became a part of the 'Stitch' group of Artists; one may well ask why a painter has a desire to stitch, well some creative types have a strong need to tell a story. This is where my story begins, puppetry and myths, magical beings and theatre are inspiration for my work. As a child I wrote stories, dressed up and played make believe; as an adult this has never left me, I have a pressing need to create with my hands, imaginary worlds. I wonder sometimes if this is escapism; but I think not, it is my desire to portray the wonder in the world, the beauty of the spirit of man and beast. I want to inspire people to bring them from darkness into the light; sometimes I want to bring joy and a smile to someones face. This I have found I can create in sculptural textile forms of creatures and people, sometimes taking on the form of puppets. My aim is to create an imaginary world of wonder in a gazebo; man and beast will unite in a harmonious world of colour and curiosity....yes, there may well be a bit of paint in there somewhere!<br />
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The Wolf is an inspiration of freedom of spirit, strength of character and wisdom; the Wolf has a playful spirit, a survivor and highly intelligent, capable of adapting to constantly changing circumstances. The Wolf has keen senses, is extremely intuitive, inquisitive and has a strong sense of devotion to it's young, mates and it's pack.</div>
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These are qualities which are of great value to man and beast alike.</div>
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