I hope your Christmas was a jolly affair if you celebrate and you're holiday season is filled with good cheer. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all the 243 people who have chosen to follow this blog and anyone else who might stop here, an awesome 2012. I wish each one of you a year of happiness, good health and boundless energy and inspiration.
R and I are off on a five day trek to Dodital,Uttarkashi. Its going to be an adventure which has us so excited.
We'll be ringing in the new year in what promises to be a winter wonderland.
Stay safe,stay warm and I'll catch up with you in the new year.
Monday, December 26
Thursday, December 22
Graffitti
The elements which define Graffitti - skinny cotton silk scarf, appliqued with tussar silk, chain stitched, tea dyed ,running stitch details, a raw edges finished with blanket stitch and tassels .
A soft feel and a primitive appearance characterises Graffitti.
This scarf is the first in a series exploring the representation of circles. The circle is a recurring element in my work ( like you never noticed) so in the next couple of scarves I make I'm going to explore embroidery and sewing methods/techniques to create a circular form and circular patterns. This is one of the techniques I'll be trying.
A soft feel and a primitive appearance characterises Graffitti.
This scarf is the first in a series exploring the representation of circles. The circle is a recurring element in my work ( like you never noticed) so in the next couple of scarves I make I'm going to explore embroidery and sewing methods/techniques to create a circular form and circular patterns. This is one of the techniques I'll be trying.
Wednesday, December 14
What's Cookin?
What's cookin'? The Christmas tree is up and decorated. I like the ritual of decorating the tree and remembering the story behind each ornament. I also like to add at least one new ornament each year, this year's addition is a pretty enamelled bauble decorated with poinsettias and holly which was given by my sister.
2011 is drawing to an end and I have been scouting for projects to be involved in, in the new year. I've signed up for two projects TAST 2012 and Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 . If embroidery and creating heavily embellished surfaces interest you. You might consider signing up for these two challenges. The Crazy Quilt Journal Project (CQJP) will document events and milestones in each month of 2012 and will be compiled into a fabric book eventually .I think I'll make flowers the theme and incorporate silk ribbon embroidery (SRE) flowers .SRE is going to be another first so I've signed up for tutorials .
What project or challenge are you contemplating taking up in the new year? Cathy Cullis has thought out and discussed at length how one can go about choosing a project.
With embroidering scarves, Crazy Quikt Jourbal Project and Take a Stitch Tuesday its going to be a packed schedule but when I came across this blog during a blog hop I couldn't help but wonder if I could devise a similar project which would help me recyle flyers I get in the newspaper most mornings and improve my origami skills. I'd like to do something similar, any suggestions?If you're wondering about the pictures in this post, this is what's currently cookin' - a scarf I appliqued, tea dyed in a cast iron vessel and am currently embroidering.
Drop a line, I'm off to make a cup of tea and browse the net.
Tuesday, November 22
Pebbles
Pebbles - a silk cotton scarf
Circular forms of different sizes stitched with running stitch.The random placement of the circular forms reminded me of pebbles scattered.
Circular forms of different sizes stitched with running stitch.The random placement of the circular forms reminded me of pebbles scattered.
Colours used are browns, greys and a space dyed black and white.
Pebbles is now available for sale at Plantation House which has moved into a larger space on level 1 at the Leela Galleria, Bangalore.
Wednesday, November 16
Embellisher needs your votes!
The shortlist for the Covered in Stitches Contest is out and my embroidered interpretation of The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency has made the shortlist.
I need your votes dear readers. Please click on this link and vote for The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency by Embellisher. Voting is open until 22nd November 12 am CST.
Stupendous embroidered creations were entered into this contest which can be viewed here.
Update - 24th Nov.2011
The Winners of the Covered in Stitches Contest have been annouced - read about it here .
Thank you for your votes, it was a fun contest and it was wonderful to have ones work make the shortlist.
Monday, October 24
Namma Metro
Bangalore has a metro service and we took a ride on Sunday night.
From Vivekananda road to M.G. Road.Shared a pitcher of beer and a plate of fries at a pub on Church Street before taking the last train back.
It's a great addition to the city. Can't wait for the network to grow and expand and become like the NYC Metro which I simply love.
Thursday, October 20
Entrapment
Entrapment. People must wonder where I come up with the names for my scarves. Usually the pattern, the colour or texture suggests a name. In this case I caught a bit of the movie Entrapment while embroidering this scarf!
Its a silk cotton scarf, two colours divide the scarf into two halves along the length of the scarf. Zig zagging lines of chain stitch and circles of sequins embellish Entrapment.
Entrapment and Purple Prose will be available at Plantation House just in time for Diwali!
Its a silk cotton scarf, two colours divide the scarf into two halves along the length of the scarf. Zig zagging lines of chain stitch and circles of sequins embellish Entrapment.
Entrapment and Purple Prose will be available at Plantation House just in time for Diwali!
Monday, October 10
Embroidered interpretation of The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency
The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency interpreted as an embroidered piece for the Covered in Stitches contest
I've used French Knots for the crocodile, Stem stitch, Open chain, Chain stitch, Herringbone and Buttonhole wheel to name a few. Some applique. All images will enlarge if clicked on.
A detail. Other than framing this embroidered interpretation I wonder what I can do with it. Any ideas?
Take a look at other submissions for the Covered in Stitches Contest - here and there's time until the 7th of November if you'd like to participate.
Have a great week.
Monday, October 3
Purple Prose
Purple Prose my latest creation. Cotton silk scarf embroidered with tiny sequins and appliqued with pieces of silk.
Will be available for sale at Plantation House.
Friday, September 23
Covered in Stitches
From pen and ink to being covered in stitches.
Read all about it here.

Guess which book cover I've chosen to interpret in stitch?. Don't you love that French knot Croc? I'm quite pleased with the way its turning out. Next update I'll have a pic of the book cover I'm interpreting.
I've won tickets to go watch Johnny English Reborn this weekend, thanks to Radio Indigo.
Hope your weekend is wonderful.
Saturday, September 10
Pen & Ink
Here are the pen and ink sketches I've been working on.


There's a monkey puzzle tree in the garden which is so tall it can be spotted from Doddabetta in Ooty. It was raining when I went to sketch this particular bungalow so I sat in the back of the Scorpio with the radio on, R was reading his book and we were served tea there by the butler.








Must say this has been the most luxurious assignment I've had to date.
Monday, September 5
Craigmore



It's time for evening tea.I hope you're week is magical.
Friday, September 2
Bathed in Bokeh



Thursday, August 25
What happened to August
I last posted in July and now its almost the end of August!
August has gone past in a flash..... wow. A month of hectic activity and travel.


I've also been working on a small commission which I'm happy to report is now labelled, appropriate packaging created, tags designed and attached and ready for delivery.
There's more travel next week, this time to work on a painting and sketching commission. I'm looking forward to it because I'll be going to the Blue Mountains.
Wednesday, July 20
Embellished Fragments

Bits and pieces of silk and cotton some dyed with tea, others used for hand pieced patchwork and embroidered wisdom have come together in the creation of Fear Less.

I leave on a project tomorrow- (yet another path!) I'll be back in the first week of August.
Thursday, July 14
Path



Thursday, June 23
Splash
It's turned cool and cloudy and everyday holds the promise of a thunder shower late in the evening and its found its way into Splash.


As for the future, your task is not to predict it, but to enable it ........ Antoine de Saint- Exupery.
Discovering a little line like this is so inspiring. Which is the quote which inspires you?
Tuesday, June 7
Brown and Blue
My adventures with pashmina include a snuff brown stole and a midnight blue one.




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