Last night, I was working on it until the power went out. (The inverter gets shut off around 10 p.m. as my landlords have sensitivity to electro-magnetic fields.) I was on the last little clump of leaves, so I put on my Pezl headlamp and finished it by LED. To be true to Louis Nicolas, I suppose I should have done it by candlelight!
I'm not sure how I feel about it at this point. I was in love with it while stitching, but now I need some distance. I'll live with it lurking in the background while I devour Hand Stitch, Perspectives, which arrived today from England. It looks fabulous - juicy and meaty and really smart.
it looks great, beautiful in fact. I understand about needing the distance; I've checked out the book, hmm maybe a christmas present to self. Health & happiness to you and Gracie.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Heather. I wish I could see this piece in person, I love the contrast between the strong 'wild' bears and the delicate bramble wreath.
ReplyDeleteI think your bears are wonderful, Heather! Leave them to marinate for awhile and go read your new book. It sounds like it's right up your alley!
ReplyDeleteI have that book. I too look forward to really reading it - so far just have skimmed and read the introduction. It is as you say, very smart and meaty. Yay.
ReplyDeleteYour bears are beautiful. That's a fact.
To quote Sufjan Stevens, sometimes words are "futile devices". Your bears and sinuous blackberry vines speak for themselves. Beautiful work. Congratulations.
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