Monday, August 14, 2023

New artwork, yogurt, warping and a dad riddle

I was looking for pieces of fabric for the upcoming applique idea, and found this stack of samples I'd forgotten  I had, no idea where they came from. Not sure what fiber, either, probably a cotton mix.



After playing with them and making color groups of three, I carried them to the table to see them better and realized


this can be a wall hanging. The color groups allow for a direct applique in top of a reverse one, on a background. 

So, now for threads



Winnowed down to these choices


And some cutting, using a small rotary,of morning glory shapes. This why I picked leaves of different sizes, to work together



I think some sashiko stitching will come after the whole thing is appliqued, to harmonize it, but I'll do some on individual blocks.

Meanwhile I finished threading for the rug

and today I need to sort roving and maybe make a start in weaving, though sorting roving is a start, part of designing.

And there's a yogurt reveal. The hot water containers and emergency blanket seems to work


it's a bit grainy, but after straining a bit, worked fine with wild honey. The texture is not from the fermenting method, but probably age, since this is third generation. Time to order more yogurt, to use the last of it as the next starter.


And, since it's Monday, here's a Dad riddle from my childhood.

Can a man marry his widow's sister?

Funny answers only please!

Happy day everyone, may all our life riddles be funny.




32 comments:

  1. The leafy wall hanging will be so fabulous when it's done! And yes, a man can marry his widow's sister if he's a zombie.

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  2. I'm amazed at all the crafty stuff you have that you don't even remember you have.

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    1. It's partly from being given bags of items, without examining them closely. Surprises happen

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  3. Ok, now I feel better about my thread stash (es).

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    1. This is after I gave a lot away during the Great Winnowing.

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  4. This will be beautiful when it's finished. I have nothing funnier than what Debra said!

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  5. Your posts are so inspirational to a somewhat lazy person like myself.

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    1. You could consider that I make stuff so you don't have to!

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  6. I am looking forward to seeing the wall hanging. You have so much enthusiasm and patience.

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    1. It's not exactly patience, more like absorption.

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  7. Only in the after life... Those leaves are going to look great. I just love sample swatches; they appeal to some sort of childhood me that collected colourful things, mainly textile pieces and paper/tinfoil.

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    1. I think the smallness is a big draw for me. Very modular.

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  8. As to your riddle- only in heaven could that happen. Or...hell.
    I love to see how your mind sees things and then begins making plans!

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    1. This plan is unfolding pretty fast. The prepared mind at work.

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  9. what wonderful colors! Definitely a wall hanging!

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    1. I hope so. I do like the colors, nothing hard or edgy.

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  10. Oh wow. It’s going to look fantastic when it’s done.
    This is why I never throw anything out. You just don’t know when inspiration will stoke and you will need it.

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    1. These pieces were a nice surprise. I was in search of some linen square samples and found these first.

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  11. The wall hanging is a great idea. Good luck with it.

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  12. I'm looking forward to the applique and the rug. Two fine old techniques. If only the gentleman could achieve the same.

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    1. My reply has vanished. I bet it shows up in spam. In my own blog, hm. It's about the contrast between upstairs weaving with huge weft, downstairs fine tiny stitches on tiny motifs.

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    1. I really think that's one of Schultz's best

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  14. That is a mighty fine warp for the rug. Now the fun starts. And the applique leaves will be beautiful. Floor and wall at the same time. If the man is wanting to marry his widow's sister it might explain why she is a widow.

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    1. Great clue! And yes, I hadn't thought of floor and wall.

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  15. Must say I'd love a delve into your thread collection! I have a thing for threads and could easily spend far too much adding to my already large collection.
    I don't think it's your plan to stitch the fabric squares together in the exact configuration that you show here but I think they'd look amazing on a black or dark grey background.

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    1. I have a couple of drawers of silver and gold (some really gold) threads, too. Your idea about the background is noted, thank you.

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