And the stitches became loose coins…
Having just the turn of the month of September to create a piece for this prompt, I had just received a large piece of cloth that had traveled to me from my brother while in Japan. With a few smaller lengths of the beautiful fabric the parcel shared what could
Oh, Canada… Our Home, and Native Land
The most beautiful coin in the 2022 series of Canadian coins... I love the many Maples that carry the beauty all along our roads and trails, farms and waterways. This beautiful coin is a treasure that is so very often gifted to family and friends , even after 2 years
MOVEMENT… Water, lifes precious gift
As Cloth in Common artists, we spend so much time planning, thinking and perhaps worrying about what would relate to our prompt. Seeking inspiration for what will be included in our next project or bringing the storylines of the inspiration for our art to you relies on our connections to
And the Colours Changed… here and there, a bit of play!
And the Colours Changed – here and there, a bit of play, 4-6 CIC, Bethany Garner WET FELTING/Flat Dyeing has been my focus this spring into “almost summer”, so the opportunity to bring the ‘artwork play’ into a created, somewhat dimensional art quilt was great good fun! Playful determination
HABITS – a part of this artist’s life
For one reason or another, flipping the photo doesn't always work...
It’s So Hard to Say NO…
Working with Friends or traveling.. It's So Hard to Say NO!!
AND HE STANDS ALONE, WAITING
I have followed the life and near death of this Oak, watching as HE ages – his old tree bark changes colour, the leaves come and go, and the arrival of the many woodpeckers and squirrels who arrive to be with the Oak, remind us to watch the old tree
Awaiting a Change – could tomorrow be the day?
Once in an evening, just after the end of this day in December 2023 took its last hour to share the beauty and strength of the power and yet the mystery of what lies ahead…. we seek the hope and sharing of even a possible opportunity to look beyond, and
Skies, Rivers, Forests, and Fields…seeking Restoration
The changes in temperature and the long days we so loved during the fall in Ontario have nearly come and gone, and we are awaiting the cold and windy days we knew were coming. As we think about the depth and beauty of the days that remind us of our
Ecosystem restoration and the land around me…
Summer 2023 has taken me on so many adventures here in the local and distant areas that I so love as I traverse not only the quickly deteriorating woodlands and abandoned farmlands along Lake Ontario which are suffering from neglect. Many are surrounding areas nearby where I live, and due
Waiting for the Daylight – Transformation
The forest floors and the depth of morning light are comforting on these summer days in Canada, and create an all-new wonder as we pass by on the way during our walks. The depth, shadow, and colour are a reminder that there are others that walk along with us as
TRANSFORMATION…Next Steps and Art to Share
In our welcome to Round 4 of our Cloth in Common art sharing, we agreed to the overall theme of CHANGE,and as we moved into 4-1 with our new artworks shared the last few days of July 2023, we brought to our readers both beautiful and very complex Textile Art.