I am really into the simple running stitch lately and have incorporated it in a few of my recent pieces. I was doing a little reading about this oddly cool stitch and found that it is used a lot in the traditional art of making kantha quilts. These quilts are made from old saris and have the most amazing colors and the stitching I love. I will buy one one day, it is just so hard to decide which one I want.
Here are a few recent pieces. The stamping on this piece below reads "Tomorrow is what you make it" - thought a lot of my children that day, I think.
This is a work in progress for my good friend Annveig. The running stitch and a combination of colors and fabrics I am really pleased with. This piece will have only a small patchwork/collage part then will also incorporate a city scape and some embroidery. Really enjoy making this one.
Made this one quickly today after just randomly seeing that some of these fabrics would be brilliant together. I have been making quite a few pillow cases lately. So easy and fun to create.
Here are some hearts I made for my children for Valentine's Day. They were happy although Cornelia thought she should open it and there was some discussion as to which was a better word "Amazing" or "Fantastic", but I think we got it settled.
Beautiful - both the quilts and your work - and I think your children are lucky, in many ways.
Hugs
Marit:)
Posted by: Marit GL | February 15, 2011 at 09:35
thank you so much Marit for your lovely comments!
Posted by: Sarah Stover Hannevik | February 15, 2011 at 13:04
you make me want to sit and sew today.
Posted by: trish | February 15, 2011 at 15:24