These have become my “key” words these days. . . and the answer to why I use maps in my work. A map is a way to find one’s context and also a way to connect one place to another (think roadtrip, get out the map or look on google maps, and the line that [...]
Posts Tagged ‘maps’
connection and context
Posted in Embroidery, tagged connection, context, maps, Stitching on December 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
map wall
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged collage, maps on December 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
With all of this on my wall, how could I NOT be inspired!
continuing to map
Posted in Embroidery, Thoughts, tagged facebook, Kantha, maps, summer on September 14, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Here I am again after several weeks of blog silence. It feels good to be back! In real life I have been busy finishing the Summer quarter, trying to get all the summer projects done at work, enjoying the end of the summer warmth (heat index. . . .), and having my wisdom teeth out. [...]
under the influence
Posted in Embroidery, Thoughts, tagged baking, Kantha, maps, Stitching, time on August 3, 2008 | 5 Comments »
My work these days is heavily influenced by two things- a fascination with maps and the tradition of kantha cloth. It’s funny how the more I explore there things the more I see them without even trying. For instance I get a monthly e-mail from the International Quilt Study Center & Museum (Lincoln, NE) and [...]
ian hundley
Posted in Quilts and Pieces, tagged maps, Quilt on July 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I had to repost this on my site. Thanks Molly for the info on Ian Hundley! He’s making these really fabulous quilt maps: Oberg White 2006 cotton, wool, silk & linen 70 x 70 inches Check out his website: Ian Hundley Studio
you are here
Posted in Embroidery, Quilts and Pieces, Thoughts, tagged maps, orientation, Stitching on June 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The month of June is almost over and this has been the craziest month! I have only been home in Savannah for 2 weeks this month and am reeling in disorientation. It is fun to be away, but also so hard for me to keep up with everything and not be home. It is sort [...]
