The Shell Reflections Collection Box has spilled all over the table.
And beads, shells, ribbons and threads have begun their conversation...
I suppose I am their translator...trying to capture their message with my needle...
While reflecting on our ritual of seeking, stooping and collecting shells.
It feels good to be underway.
Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day...
I loved this talk on TED "If I Should Have a Daughter...", a poetry performance by Sarah Key. She's quite a talented young woman. Enjoy.
Ooohhhh.....so pretty. The colors and textures ~ I'm anxious to see you bring them to life!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link ~ she was an amazing speaker.
I work the same way - gathering all the threads, beads, ribbons, etc., that I think might work in my project. Then I choose as I go along, auditioning things as needed. Many never make it onto the embroidery but I like to have them there, just in case.
ReplyDeleteMy Mother's Day was great, but with an interesting twist - a little excitement, a little drama and a little tragedy. I wrote about it here:
http://inlovewiththreads.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/never-say-i-dont-show-you-a-good-time/
Oh my, all those lovely colors. I could just curl up in them. Can't wait to see this come to life. Thanks so much for all that you share with us. Suzie in Idaho
ReplyDeleteOh my, these colors are wonderful. More than that ~ but I don't know how to put what I feel into words. This piece of yours is going to be amazing. I can hardly wait to see it.
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That coral is particularly inspiring! Thanks for sharing :)
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Looking so forward to seeing your new creation. I can imagine butterscoth thread weaving through the bleached whites and sand tones. Imagining how you'll make shellscapes. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteOh, look at all those goodies! I can't wait to see what you do with them.
ReplyDeleteGathering the "ingredients" for a piece is such a fun part of the design process, isn't it? It's like at that point, anything is possible!
Wow! What gorgeous colours and things you have collected all together.... I can't wait to see how you "translate" these little pieces into one. It will be stunning that much I do believe! Can't wait!
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Love the soft coral colours in all your treasures.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day too. :)
Such beautiful "ingredients"... can't wait to see the delicious recipe you will serve ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove to watch your process as a project unfolds.
ReplyDeleteJust loved the poet and her performance!!! Looking forward to seeing your shell project develop--I'm an old shell collector myself!!! Maire
ReplyDeleteYour gathered supplies are simply Shellicious. The colors so dreamy and soft. Oh how your inspiration must be in hyper-drive. Stunning dear...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely collection of supplies!
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