I am interested in all the textile aspects. Basically it is been long time that i have not done any textile work. Seeing work of you all i feel like starting on again.
Where did you learn your textle skills?
In school, from my mother and from one of my friends mother.
Anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group??
Thank you again for your compliment on my pear wreath. i had been doing ribbon work for a while, and now i'm trying to integrate it into work with thread as well. when i finish something new i'll be sure to post it.
Hi Meenakshi - I'm sorry for taking so long to answer you... I am using machine applique for the blocks of my quilt.. cutting out all the pieces and then using a fusible web and ironing them onto the background fabric. Then I embroidered around all of the pieces using my machine. I'm now making the blocks for the sashing to put around all the big blocks and then will add the borders. It's really a big project but I have learned a lot. I hope you are fine and I promise to write back sooner the next time.
hello Meenakshi,
Actually yes.The Pattern is a part of Ondori Books on Cross Stitch that i had bought way back in 1988.It was for this particular design so to say.Will try and post the design as its in two parts.Yes i am a Mumbaikar but shifting Chennai if all works out well in due course.Time permits we can meet up.Travel date is on 1st April!.
Thank you for your kind comments - that piece is one of my favourites. Your embroidery of the Warali painting is very striking. Glad you're getting back into textile work!
Hi Meenakshi. Thanks for the links to the house and the other information. I never knew this existed..what fun to find out about it. How long does the painting last - does it have to be redone often? We were lucky enough to be in Oberammergau, Germany several years ago and many of the houses there are painted on the outsides with folk art from that area. You can see some of them at this link: http://www.sacred-destinations.com/germany/oberammergau-frescoed-houses
Isn't it interesting that people in such diverse countries have a similar way of decorating. Are their artists who come to peoples' homes and do the paintings or do the people who live there do them? Makes my house look pretty boring on the outside. Linda