Friday, May 25, 2012

Gathering stones

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I've been gathering stones for the Magic Feather Project.

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Do you know Jude Hill's work? She's one of those people that inspire me to shut off the tv/computer and reconnect with the things I truly love.  The opportunity to contribute in a little way to her wonderful project was one I couldn't pass up.

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For the squares, I used fine cotton from an old pillowcase which I overdyed with tea.

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The fabric for the stones is beautiful Indian woodblock fabric from a well-worn skirt. It makes me happy to give these noble materials a second life.

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Speaking of sharing and re-purposing, the stunning tablecloth in these pictures I received in a trade with Liane from Enhabiten. I love her overdyed vintage linens. The sweet pincushion was made by my friend Sonia and is embroidered with her own plant-dyed threads.

Getting the chance to connect and exchange with craftspeople around this crazy huge world is a source of joy and inspiration in my life.





10 comments:

  1. Sonia / COZY MEMORIESMay 25, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    oh Nicole, your stones will be such a great contribution !
    I had recognized Liane's work right away. Hard to pass her beautiful wares, I agree !
    Your last sentence is what I feel myself & I couldn't have said better than you did.
    I wish we'll meet again one day, my friend, it was such a privilege to meet you.
    xoxoxo

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  2. jenny gordyMay 25, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Gorgeous work, Nicole! Love Liane's work too. So serene.

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  3. madderMay 25, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    So, so lovely.

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  4. GeninneMay 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Your stones are amazing!

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  5. joanieMay 25, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    These fabrics looks so soft and tactile. The stones and images are lovely and your colour choices are too.
    Jx

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  6. P R I M O E Z AMay 25, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    i love these.

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  7. judeMay 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    nice! perfect

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  8. Margie OomenMay 26, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    i hope i get a chance to stitch up a few this week.
    I love yours so much and think you should make a few extras to patch up some of your beautiful warn threads.
    happy running today
    xo

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  9. CarmenMay 26, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Joli comme tout. Bonne course demain!

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  10. melissaJune 7, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    everything you do is wonderful, nicole. i love all the pale and natural colours in this post.
    p.s. i have started running recently, too- not brave enough to enter an event though so good on you!

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Merci, my sweeties, for taking the time to leave a comment!