Author: Catherine

Bead stitch spine

This is from one of Ali’s Thursday morning demos. Not a very good photo, as you can’t see the beads. I was moved to make it because I really like the effect of the...

Forgotten details

I must have stitched these little row of colors here. No memory of doing it. It was fun to find.

A favorite scrap

I really like this little scrap of thin silk, eco-printed. I run into it a lot in the scrap basket, but always want to find it a special home. I think it’s a blossom...

Some simple gifts

I’m wrapping these simple books in used tissue paper to give as gifts. I hope they’re appreciated.

Bagley Wright Lectures – Lisa Jarnot

I really enjoyed these lectures and I’m glad they’re on YouTube. I used to drive into New York City – first Sunnyside, then somewhere in Brooklyn – from Connecticut to attend Lisa’s classes. She...

Some experiments with paper

I’ve been experimenting with paper lately as part of my master plan to develop more content for my bookmaking.

Houses revisited

Jude is stitching a series of cloths based on the concept of home. This inspired me of course to pull out my golden houses from last year and take another look at them. Last...