Sentinelles update

These Australian sentinelles were lino printed onto hand dyed fabric by artist Dijanne Cevaal.

I bought them years ago when I was still living in a caravan. Blush. That must be 10 years ago. Far too late to join the stitched creations by other stitchers which travelled around in an international exhibition. 

But, I have these out, and the stitchingis finally done.

Next, to think about fabric to go with them. I've had one picked out for years, and it inspired the thread choices. Its possible I will need 2 or 3 fabrics though. Wanting 2 or 3 posh fabrics can turn a relatively inexpensive project into a bit of a money bucket. 

But they are for me, I get to keep them, which is always always a bonus.

And I've enjoyed the stitching on these over 10 years! (eep)

I look forward to finishing them!

 

Sentinelles are out again

 I was looking for a little bit of handwork, and out come the Sentinelles for some stitching. 

Originally lino carved and printed by Dijanne Cevaal, I'm enjoying slow stitching of embroidery over the black print.

These are going to look AMAZING on my wall!

My house has some very colourful accents, so I can make anything work.

I have little projects I've started stashed away, and they seem to be found right when they want some attention.

Sentinelles

I bought these linocut prints on hand dyed fabric from Australian artist Dijanne Cevaal around 8 or o years ago.

Dianne had been to France, seen the sentinels in medieval paintings, and then created this Australian version.

Originally, a whole lot of textile pieces were created and became a travelling suitcase exhibition. 

Mine weren't intended for that.  I just knew I'd like to stitch them.

I spent some time choosing embroidery threads for each colourway. 

I'm expecting to put these next to each other as a pair, or in the same wallhanging quilt.

The quilt will tell me when it's time. 

Ahh, it's so pleasant to have some hand stitching on the go.

What are you up to?