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Nearly there
The last stage of making the quilt. Having taken time to think about how to actually quilt the cloth I decided on a strategy that I am happy with and that works. I have decided to use the diamond shape … Continue reading
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Knitty Gritty
Back in Touchstones for a session to coincide with the monthy knitting group. Alison Slater came along and shared some of her findings on the historical quilt with the group. As usual people came and went, I sewed a couple … Continue reading
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Tagged Charity shop, community cohesion, craftivism, crafts, embroidery, identity, Knitting, participation, Rochdale, signatures, social engagement, Textile, Touchstones
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Sew your own
Trying out a few ideas now that I have a substantial number of signatures to play with. Always a nice challenge, exploring different compositions and permutations. The vast range of signature cloths I have researched in museums come to mind … Continue reading
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Tagged craftivism, identity, participation, petition, recycled, Rochdale, Sew, signatures, Textile, Touchstones
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