For the past several years when Ed, Sandy, Jane, Betty and Steve plan their annual get together for some fun in the sun it has been at Jane's cottage. They decided to try something different this year and all traveled to a cottage in Prince Edward County for their getaway, complete with several day trips. On one they dropped in to an artisan’s co-op in the pretty town of Bloomfield and saw these pieces that have been profiled in a book by Claire Wellesley-Smith.
Apparently they were all quite intrigued, and rightly so. Look at that stitching!
The gallery owner said that Claire and several other international textile artists are featured in a book called
Slow Stitch, Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art, all about the pleasures to be had from slowing down, making connections with sustainability, simplicity and reflection - a less is more approach that values quality over quantity.
The nice part is they were able to touch the work. This piece is by Canadian artist
Judy Martin from Manitoulin Island.
It seemed like the perfect thing to share with
Kathy and her Slow Sunday Stitching friends. Me also thinks that Santa needs to be given a heads up as well so that he knows which Christmas tree to leave a copy of that book under....M
I have the book, and it is wonderful! It even feels great. You'll love it!
ReplyDeleteThose pieces are fascinating. There are so many different way to express oneself in needle and thread. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pieces. The sticking is incredible.
ReplyDeleteI think these two pieces are stitched by Judy Martin.
ReplyDeleteSHHH. Santa has heard your request.
ReplyDeleteThe stippling in the middle piece is beyond my ability to grasp!! Oh my word...how tiny and even...Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat does look like a perfect book to give to a slow stitcher for Christmas!
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