Learning something new...

first piece

While browsing you-tube I came across rug hooking videos and, several tutorials (not many left hand ones though) later I made my first small piece.

For my second piece, I sketched a more detailed pattern. I am experimenting with different types of textures. So far, I have used bits and pieces of yarn, felt, velvet and, t-shirt material.

Scrap quilt is coming long..

 Today there was beautiful sunshine, for me to spend some time with my projects.

Thank you for stopping over,

till next time,
Gaia

Fabric Collage

I have been doing few small craft projects over last couple of months. These couple of collage pieces turned out better than, I thought they would be.

Reversible summer scarf made using cotton saree pieces. I have worn it few times already.

Inspiration for this stump work portrait is Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's.  What do you think of her ?

Thank you for stopping by,

xoxo
Gaia

Bits and pieces..

Over the Easter weekend, I was able spend extra bit of time doing  my creative work. I tried couple of stumpwork portraits. I am happy with my effort this time.

Quilt is coming along slowly....

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till next time,


Gaia

Winter Saree quilt update ..

Block 5

Block 6

 Block 7

I have completed all the blocks that needed a pattern. Each block will have a different paisley design. Now, all that is left is, to quilt everything together.

*yesterday was rainy and overcast; the pictures did not come out well.

Phone book makeover..

I still carry a phone with me.  It started to fall apart and, I was not sure if I wanted to start a new book all over again. So, this weekend I finally, I did a make-over using fabric and, a small embroidered piece. I happy with my effort.

ring, ring : )

Sunday morning from my window... looks like winter does not want to go away :(

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xox

Gaia

Learning crewel wool embroidery

Babushka

A small piece practiced with crewel wool. I bought these wool, some from the thrift-store and, the others from, when they have our annual neighbourhood church sales.  I do not have lots of colour selection, but I tried my best to match.

Using acrylic paint, I added details to her face and, some parts of her dress.

 inspiration;  my collection of nesting dolls

Winter Saree Quilt update;
Block 3

Couple of more blocks completed on the saree quilt too. I enjoy making up a pattern to fill the motifs.

Block 4

would you like some tea ?

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

Thank you for dropping by,

till next time,

xox

Gaia 

Winter Saree quilt..

new year project;

This quilt is going to be made out with purple and, light yellow saree pieces. (winter light does not bring out the proper colours though)

 I am using chain stitch and running stitch. I have done two blocks so far.

I also attempted to do a new stumpwork portrait. I used too much tension around the nose, that it became bit puckered. There is always another try.

Thank you for stopping over,

till next time,

xox

Gaia

A new morning.....

another day,

......Healing inner.....

 another year ...

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” 

― Rumi

fabric: a piece of an old shirt (home dyed using beetroot, tea and, turmeric)
thread : cotton embroidery
method: all hand stitched using running stitch and,chain stitch

 a new project ....

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till next time,

Gaia

Orange saree quilt

 

I started this saree quilt, in August of 2017 and, after more than a year of stitching, I have finally manged to complete it. 

The only things that are left to be done now,  to sew up the yarn ends on the backing

and, to add blanket stitch around the border.

... to finally see it spread on the  bed, is both a joy and a relief! 

...... my needles need a little break 

I do appreciate you stopping by,

till next time,

Gaia xox