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The progression of an idea has a grain. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes less so. I can’t fully articulate what I mean by this, but it feels important. Possibly related to a shift in perception, approaching intangibles as materials that can be physically manipulated.
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The front and back of a six-petaled quilt template by my great-grandmother. Probably for stitching purposes (not patchwork). This and many other templates were cut from scrap cardboard, things like cereal boxes.
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One of many line drawings by my great-grandmother Alta Quick, probably used for embroidery.
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Guardian review of the Sonia Delaunay exhibition at Tate Modern
Surprised/embarrassed to say I had never heard of Sonia Delaunay or her work before this Guardian review. Looks impressive. The EY exhibition: Sonia Delaunay is on at Tate Modern 15 April – 9 August 2015.
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Motivation matters more than talent, and for a particular reason. The craftsman’s desire for quality poses a motivational danger: the obsession with getting things perfectly right may deform the work itself. We are more likely to fail as craftsmen, I argue, due to our inability to organize obsession than because of our lack of ability.
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Design for an embroidered tote bag by Peter and Sally Nencini (image source)
Posting this design by Peter Nencini for reference as I finish my Note Note Tote. I learned so very much from Sally and Peter at the stitching workshop yesterday at the Tetley, looking forward to finishing the tote. However, must be wary of embroidering while fatigued. I’ve got a few new holes in my index finger.
Update: Embroidery thread colours for reference below (brand is Anchor, about 70p per skein online)