Invisible Threads
Nietzsche said that “invisible threads are the strongest ties” and while Nietzsche is one of the most controversial philosophers of his time, his quote seems appropriate for this, my last post for Cloth in Common. As several members have written, we are wrapping up Round Three (Structure) with our Connections
Connections
It is time for Cloth in Common members to decide on an overarching theme for the next two-year round of the group, which starts on June 1st. We will be brainstorming and sharing ideas, then coming to a consensus, which we’ll announce on this blog. Our current theme for April/May
Simplicity
I got the idea from the roof tiles, a material that makes up the roof of a traditional Korean house, Hanok. The form of overlapping roof tiles was represented as a repetitive pattern. I was able to experience through this work that a simple pattern can have a strong and
Canterbury Plains
Thinking about pattern and how it relates to New Zealand I immediately thought of the Canterbury Plains. This is close to where I live and has miles of patchwork paddocks and farms leading up to the Mountains (the Southern Alps). There are parts that are barren and isolated with soil
Connections
Around the same time as Martha’s Prompt was revealed early last month, I finished reading an interesting book, about the times we live in. “Ways of Being. Animals, Plants, Machines: The search for a Planetary Intelligence.” by James Bridle. Science is discovering, how, the more we look, the more we
Connections
Connections -- our final prompt in round 3.
Pattern Sampler
At first, I intended to print and paint my fabrics for this challenge. I was planning to make marks on fabric, but then I remembered that I had a selection of fabrics set aside for exactly such a piece already. The bundle contained two printed Marcia Derse fabrics (the dots
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
I have spent some serious time in this round enjoying every minute of studying and celebrating the life of a dear friend and mentor, Yvonne Porcella. I had worked on the centre block of the quilt as my entry here, but it was a rather thin and long quilt without
A happy Pattern
Kimono, a traditional Japanese costume, has various patterns and each has a meaning that has been passed down for long time. Pines：Eternal green and happiness。 Bamboo: A life that stretches straight toward the sky. Plum: Blossoms are the first to bloom in spring calling for bright future. Chrysanthemum: A symbol of