stitching comforts the soul

warning – this post will be picture heavy!

another week – another hexie

the second scrap happy book is finished – done!

the idea of making the covers separately worked well

stitched together with a fancy Japanese stab binding

there were many layers to stitch through but I only stabbed my finger once

and managed not to bleed on the fabric!

tiny Dorset buttons and cord loops close the book

I taught workshops in making buttons at one time and these are my favorite

 a little bit fiddle-y when so tiny

inside

signed and dated and the title page “Stripes and Squares”

the 2 tiny mother-of-pearl buttons secure the Dorset buttons on the front

turn the page and hearts are blooming

the white heart was woven on a pin loom with my handmade paper thread – kami-ito

the recycled sashiko coasters have found a new life

the vertical strips have given me a new idea to work on

and what is a book without words?my love of kantha or running stitch comes from the texture and ripples it creates

tiny teddy in his jeans pocket about to set sail on a sea of stitches

teddy is made from a scrap of shibori dyed wool felt – every book needs a bear

one page of all silk scraps and a doily of my mother’s

a weaver needs some weaving

the woven fabric strips make a strong and long lasting patch on a wore piece of clothing

and on the inside back cover a pocket – folded in Japanese sukiya bukuro fashion

to hold “things”

a felt scrap stitched on the inside flap to act as a pin cushion – just because

THE END

take care everyone, stay home and wash your hands

British Columbia is flattening the curve by following these simple rules

just do it!