Look at what arrived in the post. A beautiful ATC from Lorna,it is even more beautiful in real life.
To see more of the ATC's I have made and received visit my website
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Rose Bonnet Pattern
Listening to Norma Bean's talk at our Embroidery Guild meeting last night about the women sent to Australia for crimes as little as 'stealing a loaf of bread', looking at the display of bonnets representing a few of the women's lives.It brought home the emotional thoughts of women torn from what they knew and never to see their family again. It was emotional because it is the history of human suffering which is often forgotten and still going on today!The project for this memorial is the quest of artist Christina Henri who lives not far from the female factory in Hobart.
As you can see I brought the pattern and the 3 linen packs. I was determined for my Mum and daughter to be inspired too! 3 generations of women stitching together.
Now to do some more family history!
If you would like to make a bonnet which will be a tribute to a 'Rose' and on permanent exhibition in Hobart.
Please email Norma Bean Norma.bean@ntlworld.com (this is not a link, put in your address bar as normal)
or visit http://www.femalefactory.co.au/ or the artist http://www.christinahenri.com.au/
A plea from Norma Bean, please if you have had a pattern, please make and send your Bonnet tribute.
Rose From The Heart Bonnets
Norma Bean was brilliant in telling the story and the quest of Australian Artist Christina Henri, living in Tasmania. Her quest of making a bonnet for the Memorial to all the convict women transported to Australia. Which from records was approximately 25,566. Each bonnet will signify the bravery and grit of 'The Roses' which were torn from their roots for crimes that in Norma's words and many eyes,"required pity more than punishment and they were pawns to a slave trade for stealing as little as a loaf of bread!"
These brave women suffered dreadfully on the journey there which remember took up to a year and sometimes two if they were held on a waiting prison ship. On arrival then went to the factory to hardship and suffering. These are the pioneering women of Australia but they stand for the determination of survival that is outstanding.
If you would like to know more or would like to adopt a brave Rose and make a bonnet. please email Norma.
Norma.bean@ntlworld.com or to learn more about the Roses on the database and history visit http://www.femalefactory.com.au/ Artist http://www.christineahenri.com.au/
Please a plea from Norma all those that have had a pattern,please make and send your bonnet!
The Bonnet Display
Norma Bean had given her partner and daughter instructions and a diagram of where all the items were to be displayed to aid her talk. It was very impressive to read some of the stories and the names of the women who had been sent to Australia. The display had even more meaning when Norma gave her talk. The bonnets and their historical references were chilling at times as Norma recalled some of the aspects of the women's lives.If you would like to learn more about the history and theproject vision visit
A plea from Norma Bean, would all those that have had a pattern please make and send your bonnet!
Roses From The Heart
Last night I attended our local branch of The Embroiderers Guild and Norma Bean came to tell us the significance of the bonnets and their story. Some might have seen them on display at The Festival of Quilts or heard about
'the making of a bonnet.'
For more of the history and artist project visit,
or
A plea from Norma Bean, for all those who have had a pattern,please make and send your bonnet.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Burning Embellishments
Today I had fun in the Studio embellishing, gilding and burning away with a soldering iron.
Do you like the base for a piece I am working on for exhibition?
It's got to embroidered and beaded yet.
Then I have the issue of how is it going to be mounted.
for more of my art and past exhibition work.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Purple Book Pages
The pages are ready for the embellishment of my sketches and additions before putting them into the embellished cover.
Visit again to see the development of the Purple Book.
At The Gallery 23rd Feb
Lots of comings and goings at The Gallery today. I was demonstrating the covers and pages for the mixed media books I am making. As you can see it involves alot of different techniques.I loved using the stamps and inks to add the extra details to the single, double pages.
Some interested artists have booked to join in on the morning art sessions on the Tuesday aswell as the evening art sessions which start on March 2nd.
If you would like to book email or call The Gallery Dereham.
Monday, 22 February 2010
Embellished Book Cover Detail
I love the texture and colour of this felt. It almost reminded me of a complex woven tweed pattern.May even add some more stitch tomorrow.
Embellished Book Cover Start
The start of my embellished book cover. Purple made felt with embellished fabrics on the top. Then machine stitch all over it. Next the bit I love to do Stitch and Bead.
I will make the pages tomorrow at the Gallery using made paper and mixed media techniques.
Embellished Cards
After all the inspiration of yesterday I decided to make the cards today I had been meaning to have a go at after receiving Mary Lou ATC, it had really inspired to combine even more elements with the embellishing (see previous post).
I embellished and machined and embellished some more.
Dyed Felt and Wool Tops
Went to Cottenham, near Cambridge yesterday with Mum and Jenn. Typical as we set off the weather decides Norfolk is going to have a snow storm and as we left Norfolk into Cambridgeshire, rain!The Exhibition and textile demonstrations were fantastic and Jenn came away with a new title for a body of art work and alot of ideas! we both liked Sharon's demonstrations on the Embellisher and her way of using Tissuetex (brought some and the wax to seal it!).
As you can see I brought some dyed felt and wool tops to continue working. Also brought some more procion dyes and soda ash. At the time I thought I would be able to do some snow dyeing but as we neared home after a wonderful day the snow had turned into hard rain and the snow we had left behind had gone!
The day was topped off by showing what we had each brought and enjoying a Sunday roast which Stewart had been preparing while we were out.
Felt inspired,lucky and nicely tired out!
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Spring Is Nearly Here
Sent off some more ATC's this morning and then spent the rest of the day having a studio clear up as I have some visitors who want to come and see my creative space! may even make a video of my space to put on my site as others have asked about
Quilters Cottage Studio.
I have found loads of treasure and UFO's, this felt piece was one of them so I free- motion stitched all over it. I feel it needs more embellishment with glitter threads and embroidery but only had a few hours before tea and the family.
Off to Cottenham 'Textiles in Focus' near Cambridge, tomorrow with Mum and Jenn.A girls inspirational day out and Sunday dinner being cooked for when we get home, feel very lucky!
Friday, 19 February 2010
Lexi On Her Quilt
Jenn and I went to see Michelle and Lexi today, Lexi is such a cute baby. Mum is tired and happy. I think Mum dressed her with the quilt gift in mind!
We both got our cuddles in!
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
My Black,White and Blue ATC
This is my ATC for the February swap.'Black, White and a Colour'.As you can see my colour was blue! This is going to Canada.
See the other ATC'S I have made on my website
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