Middle of summer

More watercolor practice 

Yellow saree

A favourite Instagram place :: nine arch bridge in Sri Lanka

A delivery

Scale (but not drawn to scale)

Finally, some summer sewing too. Inspiration Audrey Hepburn at Breakfast at Tiffany's

Hope you are enjoying your summer !

Till next time,

xox

Gaia

April showers ...

 A sewing project with the fabric pieces that I dyed few months ago. 

I love patterns that I am able to create with running stitch. 

Also tried weaving couple fruits. I do like the way they turned out. I have several of these small weaved pieces now. I thinking of putting them together in a fabric book. I don't know if I 'd be able to make it they way I imagine.  Will try :)

Pomegranate

Papaya

Bit of time spent on drawing as well; 

Kiwi 

Figs

bring May flowers !!

Thank you for stopping by,

till next time,

Gaia oxo

Beginning

 2022 !

A week has already come to end of the new year.

A brightly coloured scarf to chase the winter blues away ! I used several old scarves, that were not used for a quite a long time make this long colourful one. I cut them into squares (not exact measurements) and pieced  them together, and using the running stitch added more texture. Also crocheted an edging. 

I have already worn it few times. 

Wish you a wonderful day !

Thank you for visiting my blog,

Till next time,

Gaia xx

Almost end of the year ...

 

Recently, I did some natural dyeing. I used pomegranate skins, blueberry, avocado skins and spinach and celery.

Fabric pieces are all cotton, and has a small woven design on it. I am not sure yet, what I want to make out them. I am pleased with the colours.

Happy Holidays !!!

Best wishes for 2022! 

Till next time,

Gaia xox

Few more ...

Spring/Summer Handkerchief quilt

I recently finished this handkerchief quilt. It has both old and new hankies. I did sew everything by hand including piecing them together. It does look alright isn't it?

This cute doll, I made for a friend's daughter. 

Some of (out of many) the drawings;

Thank you for stopping by,

Till next time,

Gaia

After a very long time....

I have not posted any of creative pieces for a quite long time. My camera battery stopped working and I was not able to fix the problem.  I kept postponing getting it fixed(specially with all Covid restrictions) and finally managed to get it work( i think) 

I have been keeping busy with bit of creative work.

Gustav Klimt inspired

Henry Matisse's blue willow was the reference for this collage/applique.  

Still life collage/applique

Another collage/applique "red scarf"

Couple of Modigliani art in running stitch

I do love, how the both ladies turned out. My eyes needed a rest after so many tiny stitches. And, I had got new glasses :)

I hope you are well and safe,

Thank you for stopping by,

Gaia xx

January 2021

 

I was able to finish my latest Modigliani inspired portrait. Other than that, I have not done much creative work. 

Hoping that 2021 brings much needed relief from covid-19.

Wishing everyone a safe and a healthy new year!!

xox

Gaia

Quiet October

 

I did few tea related drawings.

                                                    used tea bag and some fabric scraps

Change of season, less light, not many stitches.

Thank you for stopping over,

Stay safe,

till next time,

Gaia xox

September went by fast...

 Baby blanket

I finished the baby blanket and, sent it off to the baby. Baby's mom I liked it a lot, I hope baby would like it too. 

Now, that the days are getting shorter, I cannot do much sewing except for weekend mornings. 

Basket of bottle gourd

Back to doing a portrait of Modigliani

My sunday afternoon tea drawings. I do enjoy sketching and, got few tea pots and cups I can practice on.

Thank you for stopping by ,

till next time,

Gaia xox

Bit of August..

 

August went by, I did couple of projects. Both had lots and lots of stitches :)

This portrait inspired by painting of  artist Amedeo Modigliani. I love his style of painting. This my attempt to create the same in a different medium. this measures approx. 8x12. It turned out better than I thought it would be. I have sketched few more to try.

::Water::

The wave does not need to die to become water.

She is already water

 - Thich Nhat Hanh-

Ginger beer afternoon 

Apple cider day

Baby blanket continues; I am hoping to finish it, before baby turns three months. 👶 I still have 2 more balls of yarn to add. 

Join me a for a cup of tea...

Thank you for stopping by,

till next time,

Gaiaxx