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When I suggested February as our first deadline I knew I was in danger of getting my least favourite theme – Valentine’s Day. So I am really glad that Cäcilia chose a different one. I just don’t like hearts as a subject. The shape itself appeals to me, but I just find all the associations [...] While reading Ruth’s e-mail and her request to name the first theme for our challenges, “Carneval” popped up right away, since the reveal end of February will be just the right time of the year! My brain started Mind-mapping right away: Carneval in Rio and Venice I’m working with a bird theme and want to gather images and stories about bird women – I’ve got some obvious stuff on harpies and a a few other bits and bobs, but does anyone know any less well known godesses, monsters, legends, stories etc that involve half bird half women creatures? I’m finding these [...] Wietske drew my attention to this piece of news on the website of the Forge Mill Needle Museum: I found it interesting that opinion of the people and the judges diverged. In particular the award winning piece did not get a look in with the general public. I have to say this does tend to confirm [...] … finding time to create work and then talk about it! Well done for getting us this far Ruth. Does anyone want to suggest a topic or theme for the first piece of work? Watch this space – as soon as we’ve set up Use Your Eyes, we’ll be posting regularly here on topics around textile art, quilting and more! |
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