12.06.06

Hawaiian Pillow Project

Posted in World Textiles at 12:46 am by Administrator

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I have asked Jim to take a photo of a Hawaiian pillow project I started last summer. My son, who visited Maui, was thoughtful enough to go into a quilt shop there and purchased a “kit” for me. The design is a “Bird of Paradise” motif, designer unknown.

I enjoyed making this pillow top, although it was a bit more tricky than usual as the pink fabric is a poly-cotton blend. I hear that this type of fabric is often used on the islands, either because it is more available, or because it is less vulnerable to mold or mildew in that sea climate.

Feeling lazy, I did not make a fancy-dancy, two part back for the pillow. I utilized a beautiful Japanese print fabric that I had on hand that has birds and flowers. As you can see, I’ve left an opening at the bottom, and will stuff it with a washable polyester fill.

To read an article about another Hawaiian style quilt I made, quite a long time ago, click on this link:

http://www.quiltersmuse.com/hawaiianquilt.htm
Here is the photo:

10.31.06

Egyptian Tapestry: A Piece of Art

Posted in World Textiles at 2:28 pm by Administrator

Photo by James Cummings

I am in awe of the intricate details of the small piece of fringed, Egyptian, tapestry art, above, that measures only 17 3/4″ square. The yarns are worked so that the windows look three dimensional. Attention is paid to the most minute of details. From the camels, to the men, and how they are dressed, to the tents, the buildings, and the palm trees, all speak of a glimpse of Egyptian life as I envision it to be.

Weaving can be as plain or as simple as one wants to make it. As for me, I’ve been content with weaving potholders since childhood, on those metal looms that were so popular in the 1950s. That has been the extent of my effort in that craft.

Therefore, I admire those who have the talent to combine warp and weft threads to create a pictorial scene.

For the price of a candy bar, I now own this magnificent piece, someone else’s unappreciated discard that is now my treasure.

Happy Halloween!

Pat

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