tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89504468313348313762024-02-08T04:27:06.617+00:00Caro RamseyTextile Artist.Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-65112053792846567112021-01-09T00:04:00.001+00:002021-01-09T19:46:05.909+00:00New work for 2021<img id="id_78e9_a650_4b2c_e644" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ZhMkmee7vvXcphVDwV6QVRli4jQZIPT-ZMf5WQTlz3L7yWPlWe7I8oIgEznOjIg" alt="triptych of phoenix’s " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 616px; height: auto; margin: 4px auto; display: block;"><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br><br> </font><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"> So 2021? Let me show you something I’ve just completed. Sometimes I’m led by the textiles I have found, can’t help thinking that there was also a symbolic force pushing me to use this rising Phoenix in my latest work. Not original but it’s not often I find a exquisite vintage embroidery of one! Regeneration and renewal is also reusing antique textiles and when I find something good, I like to let it shine again.</font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4">The Phoenix and other parts of couched metallic embroidery were from a seriously tattered Chinese wall hanging that had disintegrated apart from the embroidery. No idea unfortunately, what it’s original meaning was for or it’s true age. The metallic thread was tarnished so had some age to it.</font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br></font></div><div><img id="id_a507_bf07_1d93_2d3a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/zZa6oibAoUlkEQMyltl6iouvHWFB_abAOz40HZmjSLfOeUBQVXdquwk3sYC7rQU" alt="Antique Chinese wall hanging " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 385px; height: auto; margin: 4px auto; display: block;"><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br><br>I had an idea to make a panelled artwork for sometime. I love Chinese and Japanese screens that are beautiful works of art with either ink paintings or paint on gold leaf. I have used imitation gold leaf (not the real gold!) in other work so it felt fitting with the subject that I should use it. </font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br></font></div><div><img id="id_1b96_cbfc_b96e_832e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0Vi5uQo_amLztqNzj4fQPTx77njc4jBs743JVBHMa5sTdLNSr5wgP4r7ZRx0LBg" alt="working out the three panel sizes" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px; display: block; float: left;"><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br><br><br><br></font><img id="id_2696_4435_ce6b_5e0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/a_J4TsdmTZEVUCIkdTMSgee3COdoH3Nt6EqoxOdpcItfs5HY0Ei5hgjiLIX2ZUo" alt="placing motifs onto background " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: right; display: block;"><img id="id_2178_f01b_39b3_fa96" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NjEtLm6N7DBNmkxi_pguWIMlGc9i-WFOtYIr6GhLN5xi-AmBiK6zAl5M0BhGP5g" alt="closeup of Phoenix embroidery being stitched onto fabric " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px; display: block; float: left;"><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br><br><img id="id_9cb4_8953_ca6e_dc9a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lXyI_T8Hp6n6-xSk-o4yUhTPXsCq84E9ixK2xIa5muxm7QyEhbfLJL7X-GVy_6Q" alt="work in progress, gold leaf background " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br>The photos show some of the work in progress, even initial ideas change through the process as trying to find balance in the composition causes adaption. I started with a antique linen sheet which I dyed with coffee, tea, rust and even walnuts to achieve a gently aged look as a backdrop. It is then about working out the elements together, which ones work, which ones don’t. I decided to add the gold leaf on to the two outer panels to “ground” the embroidered appliqués so they weren’t floating around. The appliqués are a combination of early 19th century chenille foliage and some of the metallic embroidery from the original Chinese wall hanging. All the appliqués were hand stitched onto the background, a labour intensive task as the metallic embroidery was fragile in places.</font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4">The final piece measures 28” height and 34½ wide as three panels. The central panel is 18” wide and the outer panels are 8¼” wide.</font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="4"><img id="id_58d7_fbae_3419_9cb8" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0hz4iWSJ9JGtB3bJuFfQ9iNt2kuLW0eu7oI83Aic-qFfEsGDN0ghrMZDwiGxP60" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px auto; display: block;"> <br><br><img id="id_cc06_692b_7c12_1f5d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Nds8M53y0YeyVK1SjxIFGtDxEI6ix5vA2l5HhO6Ck_UzE4NFDbLmRQ4-v7z0kjA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 385px; height: auto; margin: 4px auto; display: block;"><br><br><img id="id_4b33_8187_f219_237e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Zv1zUhpwCb-ZD3xCXSWcy_Tb7Zml2GfCS51Q_7H1CdNN4-7AzsXtJjd8U12CyiE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 385px; height: auto; margin: 4px auto; display: block;"><br><br><img id="id_8278_c802_9bbb_b1b2" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/4Wl9rwJbob1aCzVvvM8QD4hRQHVu9L09P6C1jyh3swudlg14jseEA8qXWhYrFSk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;"><br><br><img id="id_6367_c06_1b09_735f" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/LCwUTOr7iJQP13Hi-Pl7TPnCQ7QWklIxpV1S3RyQimVzk_UgDyGdLU4sGNoH5-w" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px auto; display: block;"><br><br></font><br></div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-60932065159861002452020-10-06T00:01:00.000+01:002020-10-06T00:03:12.488+01:00New work with antique quilts <img alt="new artwork made from antique quilt and Indian embroidery with kantha stitching." id="id_e1a6_1938_2b12_ba0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KqjWo8ev-AwcieGaOSQjrs2U4pjR9Tt4Y9x3tmDCmfLxK8X1twacwhTELsqIhXw" style="display: block; float: left; height: auto; margin: 4px; width: 439px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">A perusal through my stash of fabrics inspired a pair of works with a touch of poetry.</span><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">Victorian quilt pieces hand pieced with initials of the original maker stitched in the corner, were reversed to give me a blank canvas. I have to say that these quilts were cut up long before I acquired them and common for damaged and worn pieces.</span></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">I also used the reverse of old Indian embroidered textiles that were also greatly damaged, the front side were stitched in brightly coloured thread.</span></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">Keeping the same colour palette and kantha stitch brought a similarity that made the two works a pairing.</span></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">On the first picture shown, a couple of lines from the poem by John Keats "On the grasshopper and cricket", are free machined stitched onto the background.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">"The poetry of earth is never dead:</span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">When all the birds are faint with the hot sun,</div></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">And hide in cooling trees, a voice will run."</div></span><p></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEIwO28mSD2iIiHdR0lDErAhk-UkAjyzGQTl1nc45Kz2qOmW3b26R9cmPWHaSlOACEVk8E6GcUv8mIc2o9JWUovNT94pU-9IUnXIP43AAduhEz71UScQR3gF6HOo6YprDSfnl4ln47_w/s1440/7A3F843B-F0D5-480F-8D6F-E90D8E6C0B1E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEIwO28mSD2iIiHdR0lDErAhk-UkAjyzGQTl1nc45Kz2qOmW3b26R9cmPWHaSlOACEVk8E6GcUv8mIc2o9JWUovNT94pU-9IUnXIP43AAduhEz71UScQR3gF6HOo6YprDSfnl4ln47_w/s320/7A3F843B-F0D5-480F-8D6F-E90D8E6C0B1E.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCkrTcDXcOS89OmXd98uPGqhZOD_1c3rrrwuFPKW7tN5gm2l5VLlyXKp2n5GYiOBL6oWOsJ4VJh5SJusoMZXbt6LF4IVt3748_p1LbzOO8ZNCQqYtjEge0jcsjkdONUKxOP2KU3EY2MM/s2048/utwWLUThTMOvgPhm7PjHmw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMI0eKCw2q9acuuUZ01QdwSvYMfDNed9DPRxw2WNdfvFQGuXwFtDllNMGFc3AnSRaFTD7tR-QT80U6wGJPm13pQ1QgR9SxQ0XK3S-Iacx0U2vOgyV5LkAv3QNWft2mLN_xAH0XCSJjw7U/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMI0eKCw2q9acuuUZ01QdwSvYMfDNed9DPRxw2WNdfvFQGuXwFtDllNMGFc3AnSRaFTD7tR-QT80U6wGJPm13pQ1QgR9SxQ0XK3S-Iacx0U2vOgyV5LkAv3QNWft2mLN_xAH0XCSJjw7U/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">The second picture has an excerpt from the poem, "Generation to Generation" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">"We live, not by things, but by the meanings<br />of things. It is needful to transmit the passwords<br />from generation generation."</span></p><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This particular excerpt is very apt for the choice of materials, all antique with their own story to tell.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Both works are approximately 40x40cm in size and have now been sold, one journeying to the USA and the other Denmark.</span></div></span><p></p><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6dGxGk-82QylxjMlPSOxENyeCPy8FNr60sGB-iq5kzARMSw3zmFN1CgKivs36DXwl0FtPeuMklMyaYrIlaYMe88NOUuSQQRk3IhJz5SDb5BGkCg3JUXidvUot5K58ygz3SSiqyLV7o8/s2048/XygDq%2525%2525MQtO2Zy6Gsz9nGQ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6dGxGk-82QylxjMlPSOxENyeCPy8FNr60sGB-iq5kzARMSw3zmFN1CgKivs36DXwl0FtPeuMklMyaYrIlaYMe88NOUuSQQRk3IhJz5SDb5BGkCg3JUXidvUot5K58ygz3SSiqyLV7o8/s320/XygDq%2525%2525MQtO2Zy6Gsz9nGQ.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFNhDFFINTAZ9D6127FZhp1WBur2Pl0V17bd79hmWbyYMe-6fD8Afv7P0IfF45Kb125G1qwqCpx-wpjp7krvtH38ISh54JaJ_PFbTsKqi_cANywoMg1QSReCmcYpnp9KCJojpd-S4uc0/s2048/3YjeA7DkSAmw8HbeiNt2LQ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFNhDFFINTAZ9D6127FZhp1WBur2Pl0V17bd79hmWbyYMe-6fD8Afv7P0IfF45Kb125G1qwqCpx-wpjp7krvtH38ISh54JaJ_PFbTsKqi_cANywoMg1QSReCmcYpnp9KCJojpd-S4uc0/s320/3YjeA7DkSAmw8HbeiNt2LQ.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPopeLwsNxnS4rhefEvtgbKYFvtjCSVJkUHfnT1YTqb8yAdAvmvNSYHks4mamASCaMMjnP2kQc9wwxFRiVH0TbyVeX1hiGdfwe2LF36fwaO5GxT5pDFpy0rw4oDZvYsAex1devaS9IyZk/s1440/18DB9663-3863-4DCF-916D-32F905C53B69.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPopeLwsNxnS4rhefEvtgbKYFvtjCSVJkUHfnT1YTqb8yAdAvmvNSYHks4mamASCaMMjnP2kQc9wwxFRiVH0TbyVeX1hiGdfwe2LF36fwaO5GxT5pDFpy0rw4oDZvYsAex1devaS9IyZk/s320/18DB9663-3863-4DCF-916D-32F905C53B69.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">Initials stitched on corner of antique quilt</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-69061655987665240242020-06-22T22:22:00.000+01:002020-06-22T22:22:46.645+01:00Next stage - sampling<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA16cY1GkMmRK4LrQYsl-FLDbvZJMaZnEcCxIEKB2wBBRvvyeYhB4b62yYNhaC6-V-VNI_75NWzPJGeMosw-mmQgoDCrNFJmGCBq8qMT8-2ge4hh9BW3FpiMNYFx_-x9t4SOonH41Ykxo/s3780/IMG_0867.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3780" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA16cY1GkMmRK4LrQYsl-FLDbvZJMaZnEcCxIEKB2wBBRvvyeYhB4b62yYNhaC6-V-VNI_75NWzPJGeMosw-mmQgoDCrNFJmGCBq8qMT8-2ge4hh9BW3FpiMNYFx_-x9t4SOonH41Ykxo/w320-h400/IMG_0867.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font color="#504e4e" face="verdana" size="2">Sample:Gold leaf with stitching</font></td></tr></tbody></table><font face="verdana" size="2"><div style="text-align: justify;">In this posting, I'm going to be writing about the next stage of my newest textile work which is sampling. I don't tend to do that much sampling unless it's to try out something that can't be reversed. As I use antique textiles, it's not a case of starting again if I don't like the result. I experimented with using gold leaf as a background and embroidering on top to see the effect.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What I learnt was that it was tough to stitch through and it would need a few coats of glue on top to stop it flaking off. I also painted over the gold leaf to knock back its shininess and also to see what adding a bit of colour would look.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've used gold leaf as I'm a great admirer of Japanese screens where gold is often used as a background. I wanted it to look slightly worn and cracked not shiny new. When the gold leaf is applied, it also looks textural as the grain of the textile shows through. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The stitching of course, is to represent the light from stars radiating out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #686565; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #686565; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="color: #686565; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #686565; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></font><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl0kSigayh84rXNXqsfBsSaUnvmYScfebwohmsmMDbPZaNWvzY9mn2Zur_3Mqb1TuACbmKiRm3NO2lBE0LPKVS4X-1pCMRU3JkeiP7InAQXzy8VVB93TlE74e_HCtm6yrf3tnZS4K8kQ/s4032/p0QOxzvmS1CVj3URpkcAWA.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl0kSigayh84rXNXqsfBsSaUnvmYScfebwohmsmMDbPZaNWvzY9mn2Zur_3Mqb1TuACbmKiRm3NO2lBE0LPKVS4X-1pCMRU3JkeiP7InAQXzy8VVB93TlE74e_HCtm6yrf3tnZS4K8kQ/w300-h400/p0QOxzvmS1CVj3URpkcAWA.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="2">Sample:Painted into the gold leaf</font></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyxagxFDSDFjqi4deG4RMcNu9-chwT7N9J6PcYjk4-z6VABqqs_wg_yrkdwWVnu4YEvvcRipvyTjGCkkC2qktLv0u4lWdXPLDW-N-yx9Mp3XJUnDHrWyGkGLr1HzZ7JHYXBf4mrMdQl0/s1440/IMG_2321.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyxagxFDSDFjqi4deG4RMcNu9-chwT7N9J6PcYjk4-z6VABqqs_wg_yrkdwWVnu4YEvvcRipvyTjGCkkC2qktLv0u4lWdXPLDW-N-yx9Mp3XJUnDHrWyGkGLr1HzZ7JHYXBf4mrMdQl0/s320/IMG_2321.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="2">Sample:Embroidery on top of gold leaf</font></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div><font face="verdana" size="2">A backing cloth of an indigo dyed old linen sheet was prepared with patches of red cotton (originally from a Victorian quilt). The patches of red match up where the holes and rips of the furoshiki cloth which I am using as the top cloth. The red will peak through these hole to suggest hint of another dimension. </font></div><div><font face="verdana" size="2"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana" size="2">Next posting will be about the final application on the top cloth.</font></div><div><font face="verdana" size="2"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana" size="2"><br /></font><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tyOKSlKs37Crjt9Wcb07UBB-CT_FLvwAzYZLA8tppbdHyNrcCHj78hHuQNIiz-OJLQ_3YvY4Axafd5sAPFhMYRSj1AyaCCuvaPSWtRPOtnEnSmiaqRBEPFmBQsS76Mo5iUiwjczikY8/s3024/kurDYRMWTIegs2oQRVfYSQ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font face="verdana" size="2"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tyOKSlKs37Crjt9Wcb07UBB-CT_FLvwAzYZLA8tppbdHyNrcCHj78hHuQNIiz-OJLQ_3YvY4Axafd5sAPFhMYRSj1AyaCCuvaPSWtRPOtnEnSmiaqRBEPFmBQsS76Mo5iUiwjczikY8/w400-h400/kurDYRMWTIegs2oQRVfYSQ.jpg" width="400" /></font></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="2">Underneath the main cloth, a backing cloth</font></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5073509 -0.1277583-13.773704656976712 -140.7527583 90 140.4972417tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-88987136310792028862020-05-29T21:13:00.000+01:002020-05-29T21:13:33.840+01:00A look ahead and behind!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Over the past year, I’ve been making textile pieces of all sizes and budgets to sell at this event. If anyone is interested in coming along, I will have 2 for 1 tickets to give away nearer the time. Some of the pictures I will be taking with me are shown below.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Earlier this month, I took part in my first in person selling event in two years. After having a “tidy up”, I found many cyanotype prints that I had made so looked for a Christmas fair in my area. I took part in the EtsyLocal fair in South London at a lovely venue in Peckham that had lots of natural light and a cafe/bar! Above is the display of my table. It was interesting to see the difference in visitor spending habits with the recent economy in the UK and events affecting it. I have been selling at fairs and markets since 2010 and have definitely noticed the change, the exhibiting fees go up but customer spending has gone drastically down!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">For any budding artists and designer/makers looking to sell their work this way, I would visit first and really think if it is the right audience for your work. You will find it, just investigate and that will save time and money in the future. There is definitely an audience for textile art but not every event is right for it which is why I chose to only show my prints here.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I want to thank you, my audience for your continued interest and support. It is very much appreciated. Textile lovers are niche lot but our reward is great!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Have a wonderful festive time and peaceful New Year where ever you are in the world. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My next blog posts will be about my latest textile artwork which I am currently making while on a enforced break from my full time job. While it is worrying times and an uncertain future, I can’t help but see this as an opportunity for personal development. A chance to work on and explore areas that interest me though never quite found the time including a regular exercise routine! 😆</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I thought it would be interesting to post about the making of a textile piece and the thought process that goes with it. I like to see other artists working and the progress of what their making, it’s interesting to see the stages, what works, what doesn’t and the idea behind the work.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I keep a little book, not even a sketch book as such, that has ideas, designs, things that interest me even shopping lists of what materials I need to buy! From a seed of an idea through something I read or seen, I do a little research. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My latest piece came about from a number of sources. With some exceptions, my overall work is influenced by a interest in cosmology and have always had a fascination for the night sky. I was rewatching the recent version of the science documentary Cosmos, a spacetime odyssey (I loved the original Carl Sagan version!) and there was a episode called "A sky full of ghosts" a poetic description of stars. The episode was about the speed of light and how the light we see from stars are from billions of years ago when we observe them on Earth. It is amazing to know that the light we see now is like looking into the past. A spark of an idea formed...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I looked through my extensive fabric stash and picked one bought a few years ago that's been waiting for the right purpose. It is a antique Japanese Furoshiki wrapping cloth originally to bundle belongings together before plastic bags became more the norm. Dyed in deep indigo it is pieced together from three strips of cloth and has wonderful sashiko <span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">stitching in a fan design on each corner. The stitching would have originally cumulated into a plaited braid to then tie together to make a bundle. These have worn away as has one of the corners. </span></span></div>
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Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-91155147818123975282020-04-29T14:17:00.001+01:002020-05-29T21:12:02.408+01:00All change..<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sometimes I take apart items and clothing to reuse the fabrics, the gold metallic braid running up the right hand side is from a 19th century rug. The printed fabrics are also from a 19th century decorative border. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have worked in free machine stitching, repeats of the antique print patterns.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Different from my other work I've <span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">produced (no indigo!) but with the same ethos of reusing antique textiles and celebrating its imperfections and beauty.</span></span></div>
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Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-57912027424260443672019-08-11T23:43:00.000+01:002019-08-11T23:44:23.041+01:00Backbone of the night II at the Festival of Quilts 2019<img id="id_3937_813d_a514_83cf" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HCObO755oKW98KLKXUKMTt74-H0yZMb7Mz6eNYJlf3I-jzgRbZIZ0BawDuk" alt="Textile quilt" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 411px; height: auto; margin: 4px auto; display: block;"><br><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#424242">At this year’s Festival of Quilts, I exhibited my work “Backbone of the night II” in the Art Quilt section. I did not know until I visited to pick it up that it was chosen as a “Judges’ choice”. A lovely surprise for me!</font><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#424242"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#424242">I love visiting this event to see all the galleries of established textile artists work and this year, India Flint was showing some of her work. For those not familiar with her work, she is well known for eco dyed textiles and their connection with her journeys around the world.</font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#424242"><br></font></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><br></span></div><div><img id="id_640e_f6f0_7937_8dfd" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/VBACRE59bkvM6PkuaL5ZGrGdkkNAlWvsBzpEtUWohW6PYrQPzZkVjM8rS98" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 410px; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#424242" face="Trebuchet MS">I’m always amazed at the skill and effort by the quilt makers at this event, far more patience that I can muster! There’s quilts made by children, groups, two persons, novices and experienced persons. Recurring themes are environmental concerns and Brexit! Though nature is always a popular subject. </font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#424242" face="Trebuchet MS"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#424242" face="Trebuchet MS">Below is some quilts from the Fine Art Textile Masters gallery:</font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#424242" face="Trebuchet MS"><br></font></span></div><div><img id="id_22b2_69c4_efdc_af65" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/q5DshqdRVyZQKlEMHjaJKly7uUfEoYCjSqtFWAncHAGRzQpJqnJhNm2fblo" alt="Detail of stitching " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: left; display: block;"><br><br><img id="id_ddc9_513b_10af_3647" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FZjgfTd92s5GsPD9xMEeWR_QccIVxl2SoWpJ7jk2dN4It8NnCjMMAtNs1B8" alt="Cyanotypes quilt" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 292px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: right; display: block;"><br><br><img id="id_e54e_1de3_97c3_60fb" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SjNjSjAp1jYg3TmLbVgNBJI5i1xKOTfo5Z8RaXEaUiIZm7PmGtfaJPoCjU4" alt="Caroline Bartlett work" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 258px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: right; display: block;"><br><br><img id="id_421_87cd_dda0_f37e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/O0Hlg_-IsQOBShc-k6JlcYLxQaN2ZILSjTJVhCSiorLJxdm_u0m97NqSG2E" alt="winning quilt" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 324px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: right; display: block;"><br><br><img id="id_a814_363e_8464_264d" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZSicIlTgwSgmW1afTPY7DvPBDr6-70sil1H1Cly64H_S4mxFzLFK6nFG9DU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 289px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: left; display: block;"><br><br><br><br><img id="id_33db_c44f_787b_85a5" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/JWZFls9I5pT4h_uYDnRtAzOvy1qGMw9QWDaZKfA9iN8CUI7kK8OdBmYVEpY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 299px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: left; display: block;"><br><br><br></div><div><font color="#424242" face="Trebuchet MS"><br></font></div><br> </div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-73150995341246201202019-06-14T00:35:00.002+01:002019-06-14T00:35:23.580+01:00Backbone of the night II - new textile artwork<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is my latest textile work, three months in the making. The theme is of course, the Milky Way, of which the title 'Backbone of the night' refers to. I had an idea of extreme contrast of a white centre merging into deepest indigo of which was achieved through a bit of shibori dyeing, tightly wrapping cord round the middle and multiple dip dyeing. Some cold wax resist was applied to suggest stars and red Victorian fabric circles were needle punched through the main cloth to suggest supernovas.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I liked the idea of mapping the stars and referring to our planet's unique position in the galaxy so coordinates of the nearest stars and projection lines are stitched into the overall design. The piece went through various design stages from sampling to unpicking stitching on the actual piece that didn't work. There was going to be big red hand stitching on the outer edges that I eventually rejected. Through out the making, I <span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">constantly think, changing and making decisions which is all part of the process and labour spent on a work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My work involves using antique and vintage textiles, the rips, darns, pattern and stains all become part of the design. The main fabric is part of a antique linen sheet dyed in indigo. Round the edges of the piece (see photo below), dark blue vintage Japanese fabric has been needle punched from underneath to give a rough worn texture.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I use hand dyed threads in cotton, silk and linen in a variety of thicknesses. Hand stitching in a running stitch is mainly applied all over the work with the machine embroidered design restricted to the centre. I love hand stitching the most as it's satisfying for me to do but also I like to see the handworked element. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The whole piece is then backed onto a light cotton batting and vintage cotton sheeting with a bias bound edge to help give body to it. Eventually, once the piece has been exhibited at the Festival of Quilts this August, it will be mounted and framed so it's more easy to sell as an artwork.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-75454966904591791102018-10-16T18:52:00.001+01:002018-11-07T19:15:55.917+00:00Anni Albers at the Tate Modern<img id="id_e6a9_79c1_20cf_3515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX82706N_rBZjNpn96hyN0V8JXBm4i_nIEWjlqEw52qcpXcNgkGXTjexh58IhhTSIAyYUZabKvJ8q-Erh9rufqh-n_zJfDkcez2ilaxOQERCnqaVUJUy2-qtXMIQ0kFSYoEc0YMjFzVr4/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Anni Albers exhibition " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 246px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: left; display: block;"><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br>On until 27th of January is a exhibition on Bauhaus weaver Anni Albers at the Tate Modern. I wasn’t familiar with her work as textile artists are not as mainstream unlike painters and designers, so it was thrilling to discover a textile pioneer! Work from the 1920s till the 1960s was displayed in a major retrospective of her ideas, textiles and her writings on the history of weaving.</font><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e">She was first introduced to the art of weaving at the radical art school, the Bauhaus in Germany as an alternative to painting as that wasn’t deemed suitable for ladies to study! </font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e">Weaving is a craft skill that I am fascinated with and if I had the time would try a short course for my own interest. It was mesmerising looking at Anni Albers work up close to see the colours, textures and sheer complexity of her weaving skills. I absolutely loved this exhibition and was amazed and quite hearten by the fact it was given a platform by such a major gallery. There still is a major climb in the general public’s perception in textiles as “art”, as exampled by bored students visiting, overheard dismissing the work as rugs! The teacher with them was no help as he remarked “we don’t do weaving, do we?” </font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e">Hopefully, if more artists textiles were given this type of serious academic attention then the views will gradually change. I would definitely recommend this exhibition to anyone visiting London.</font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><img id="id_796b_d31e_80b2_cd89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrOVto4LL7zgwHCMYBfwLhgKV6t5Z81cA_ks2EGMXulCITztHaKB89GMV8r4jnNRFjnWjlFcrRSFSJixtHv2-yGm1sKgoplQdXM8C3b4US8O9HsSb7U_7NsQTtefr8cO5iBxU_BResZf4/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_5370_bc8d_659c_2a6e" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPuqe_I8UD9e_ELFws_0ygM_K7l_zZjPY13ze-nHqCfj_CzoKUDM9fx9raFtCetxSYUpBWN0ahMhpT-WV5IAKHVBf44NmwQDcZnIxeffvhb0AblERh3YQwjnDrXK3h7b4E3Be8CYOkmw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_df1_9e5_7087_e697" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSwofkBuwGUqX1wm55HB4l6q5ThiEe0AGszzzZpG7AhdtMVmXmCPRiIXZtC5DZeIUZ2u8LBV7kmkAy8cw3j_wAcArU2ulJ5E3twq3_xcJ9gFNVUJF8Uk-zuGBGrwYtgxhFf6l6yMjbck/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_f2b1_bf7a_8ff5_ccee" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MutvVnFbMjip-gqc4S9th1JZKi5zIsOIzg7rXo0OfeUyaOH0VpLOoWX_iMgROLEWuRg9DgV-0GGyw1VKrwLoWiYy-2E5qD98TyW-8c1e4wp1TtSZscE3SRgsKs5bo8I2gPLYNBUQuLk/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_38de_9d5c_63dc_3a21" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDWaIDiYkUD9JbMnp9QTZ8ZSZsLrXuPb-Cpft3NypuuzFTxzEBWKCNK9eAqTtF4G8tMecFbwS32WPs6_mVmqOptMh0xwvI9rZbZJUtQRXARCZP68UMBpChiSgJDGRPpY3AEk_FBpLhmc/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><br><br><br><img id="id_ada2_6419_cd9d_604d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBVipQ8RHdTdikTaSLNutFxMdRuUX2ER0C5qXFpFGX3H9LtJxUKdjCd47OPx8f9d1P1x5fj2vXrgjNXuZOhjdH-vdGZ99HilziWLZtmRh8GBLbNOGxK6c0tzzlqZ1jekwbTDPaj1fmVY/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_d96_cd66_55f5_f70a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQJC_L23RHGP7JTRZGUi9frdMozb0KXSz_8pOdqcjCuEnebF9uQI_q8tKanQUi9kr57GjHkpfTWiw_3mWVsiVzr1qY8h3tS1rxnflujNlhxMzmazGVExb9V3CDkki5uVAbtadQPmJfF0/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font><br></div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-12692081062684836742018-10-07T22:28:00.001+01:002018-10-07T23:52:29.083+01:00 Method in making.<img id="id_bd4c_1597_f5ed_d48c" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9bXJupUnaQ7HofFSzvA0eXP5LQw6F7eY5KCPv0oNGpSwl0kRZk0Y6evd1cEM_trRfHm_ypc_gwjUx-R1aYDWCgueeOqdqfFl8N11CBC__-xEg5rZh-Uk7voUvLymYak8vpahQ9tZtTg/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 361px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: left; display: block;"><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#607d8b"><br>Over the past few months I’ve been making some textile pieces using the antique textiles collected from dealers in the past year. I consciously tried to avoid buying indigo and Japanese fabrics as I’ve a considerable stash already, and tried to find unusual patterns instead.</font><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#607d8b"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#607d8b">People like to know where ideas and inspiration comes from and must say that I don’t have a particular idea in mind when starting, sometimes a vague idea of a look I want to achieve. My love of boro of course, has not diminished, I love distressed, aged and delicate textiles and this influences my work. </font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#607d8b"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#607d8b">In the past with other artwork, I used </font><span style="color: rgb(96, 125, 139); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">sketchbooks and developed ideas with paper and fabric sampling. I find that doesn’t suit my current work as I use antique textiles and they are one of a kind pieces. The fabrics lead me with the design and as any textile lover will know, just playing with the fabrics will bring up multiple ideas. It doesn’t always work and have some abandoned and “I don’t like it” work to prove it!</span></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#607d8b"><br></font></div><div><font color="#607d8b" face="Trebuchet MS"><span style="caret-color: rgb(96, 125, 139);">Years studying art and design, and my degree in costume learning many disciplines of surface decoration, printing and dyeing, all inform my decisions. Living in London gives me the privilege position in visiting exhibitions on art, fashion and culture, it all goes in and influences me, consciously and unconsciously. Most of all though, the most important aspect for me is the enjoyment and calm making textile art gives and if other people enjoy it too, then all the better. :)</span></font></div><div><font color="#607d8b" face="Trebuchet MS"><span style="caret-color: rgb(96, 125, 139);"><br></span></font></div><div><img id="id_8cfc_a669_30f8_7871" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWgyQ2k5VI8YUhoOwMR7aSpJF2ORrtiK5gBr-ZfUJy_Mx573O2Nr_Bs1hhP01fJESdEUHQYm-4Uao4waMp7U56DjMHv6nnhCY_QCcHupwS_k5wV5slzJRKTyuKhIN48iDu3fA2VA7hE4/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Remains. Texitile work" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_427_aca_5fe9_e5bb" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jdWqJrM2yS3rgCEjMhgtAecp56nmRqXOgELQ__3WT_ihE5DIfBk7ntjRffd_vzyIdq1qy_Tt-J-uZV6yLpTSdNZj6-PTPwwfw4s09_1osIaaPzZlaObMJHktw449JJ2V-Up4v50f8jg/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Starry Night. Textile work" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_146f_455a_1826_aa1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2ABLbL9sADVipWwofnZsw4vaGIfVsT1Q00ZarzsUMWfViIbDBsWJ3c8pUSSIvq3RPpTOsjob2H4HeLTQzpo63IAb61HNwXN9An-MkRKsOZZoa_xrbEtunOl8uVKyIIfrOkxbgBEZv2c/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Luna.Textile work" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_540a_c310_e7d_a367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL2FotUofWsHV_guTkWUPHSDmAOxFNDSpSkzW5tdHQ9f8MCXp2Ruxf1meXN7JEnxZx66U0qWg1YMBOhjLFVSUPZ9xxzz2G0HzXQSjWeV7I-FR9CFQW65na6bjIewSgRvX8hO81w0SGzw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Constellations. Textile art " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 307px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><font color="#607d8b" face="Trebuchet MS"><span style="caret-color: rgb(96, 125, 139);"><br></span></font></div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-60336778108854216552018-09-15T23:43:00.001+01:002018-09-15T23:43:22.210+01:00Festival of Quilts- Fine Art Quilt Masters 2018<img id="id_1f8f_42bf_5f67_65c9" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhpCKWHINZnUVTvvDCQL8EzqCIUHdGCl29cz425RVfIO9lRZivr2BS4cNI9HhKOXnrcA6xoEzj4p9tWVFBvB6cWFYONYco8NwxvCcbqKSYe9hI6jvYvL70I_GdmfLP8FHNIK0-zC9rjA/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="photo of quilt masters brochure" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 354px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_b1f_82bd_7f2b_8f1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcqUnSbjrgOM67lz_kaQDoQywqqDYx5lofuwFSnS3SVA7w-gLunVoHTEc1q49AdZCSqxx_r9ssnGc3iW_mnTQlY1gaZQXVY8qBMtnPVynUpRQxjwhA2SAVW5PNoDUSxc48lVfovsMhOk/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="photo of entry in brochure" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 355px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e">Back in August I visited the NEC in Birmingham for this year’s Festival of Quilts. It’s a huge event in the textile calendar for exhibiting quilts, buying supplies and workshops for those interested. I was lucky to be shortlisted for the Fine Art Quilt Masters which is a juried competition for quilts that transcend into fine art rather than pure quilting. There were 21 quilts chosen this year from over a hundred submissions so I was very honoured to have my quilt “Multiverse” chosen.</font><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e">It was good to see all the quilts on show during the festival as there was a huge variety of techniques applied and quirky interpretations on themes. I went primarily to pick up my quilt after the festival finished but managed somehow to come away with a good stash of haberdashery and fabrics! </font></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_294b_4b2e_bb39_f74" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3AryEkQpz95pxZuu-HUTNMWgDSziE7ECG2eAi4tNRC6U7PPajjTrFi7RZUK8yHAqqMUnKf2zK8ysiLDKdOjndlMCJMgt08wklXIAvVTGBAwABacLkANEhVpm6v5XpNyO8kb-sqwetGTc/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Display of quilts " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 313px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_a4f_d49b_9785_baf2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwqGqsgmEq22n2tcoPTyeOG8qyGuI0cZIYEn2nL1ps62G3xZRQLu1z67JHXntL7UwfU6sI1_7o6NoU7XvXrCkzV8KI63rycw5B0KBPPdwlUuIXLLX1uqFA-inBDI-IO4_X5aIObd2tIcU/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Fine Art Masters exhibition " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 314px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><br><img id="id_dfea_7adc_f612_b97b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWrF6R-rywTIXnt8k4kYCIQ32DJS1jNsQQo-nf6vfBkklKPMPnjuhDGNU7hfcbrdFQe1rcLdvmJNb_kRSHm74aSo3uT2ssE5WviIC46_80z0cHuyLjf6SmG5JSmWxSEVqy_K7kGNnm-o/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Multiverse " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 385px; height: auto; margin: 4px auto; display: block;"></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_9e84_d3c6_3aa9_3dd7" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRBeJ-SGellt6YgV7gJ4PN2QPyNH_niOFgpglN3ki8XPjPU8jsFr_fCf4dHlkhe2_CJ8XQEelYMjVWCrY3bqtWRdoUQSsAj0s0DfTjgzNiHJqUh3CbVAi7Ewa73p-LV6z0ZcYzZmHyRo/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 192px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_dc07_e6cd_fc06_907b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDinXTQ1Ho23v0DPWSFkOeX490YHBCQFZfyTCm-IHZNExK-GyuYJ722u-CjA3YhP0ivjbc1KdeJo2QXR2R8gX8lUq0NOhtlkPkV0An5VnNfeYZjkCm1vsp0Yu8-OjF3m_QD6EaiBfLyok/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 311px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_c0b0_79b7_ede3_7ec5" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5zsSLvx1v7laANrMJrwIi2FalQwb8DjUbEct8g_QCbUbs3YYFPRhZnmHydmqjDxEeJlGKQOAp5hNkg_HlwaWQQ1b72gdjQFk6VVGHIzUhuBKRxDlu2Utb6qIKcdheFtnVs5I6HYzYPM/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 192px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br><br><br><img id="id_b3c1_77ea_543f_5757" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNnvKWXO2-UuMFMZHkpJkIJZr4QbMO6YkSqvJiY35adi-bhGPLhCCStXnuCIbe8bIKucHj0SnhMchLLsfK30-8VQwK8kkRZ2qqSkwK7cSl6HqzkBdS47CY_igjJB-qwFRFbZS2jQjVw0/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 192px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_6fac_1fa2_a9bb_f8cd" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDHfXFgJZk1Oz3LcxViXJxH9PnFlLUJxPA8YcbG26BFSpOpFf5gVZNdtd3I3epm8yU2HUUzi8IClb0AceSTtjT6UdqBvVA60pZwn9Nl5urs421dfcXlGr9sLvbQHrfmAnmfB0wcmqyMA/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 192px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_ca5c_a4ce_16e2_e186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCLQjQWbvD6NTezD5NcjujbGOLlUVw9bl6oYEBUU1gaAMDtI5Ds585WSDFl-f3uLcmxAt46R2jvRrAgJdQkqn9Uu0Eosn5ATt0vud9-BwkxJQAkhZqcdXjeQneF3wxTWtLSMYrjwXqZo/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 319px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-16470884015202259462018-05-29T16:54:00.000+01:002018-07-02T13:55:09.181+01:00Multiverse - quilt for the Festival of Quilts <font color="#78909c"><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">For the past 3 months, I have been working on a very large wall hanging with the intention of submitting it for the Festival Of Quilts, Fine Art Quilt Masters competition. It is a big event in the textile calendar attracting huge visitors to the hundreds of quilts on display, workshops, exhibitions and shopping for craft supplies. It is held every year at the NEC arena in Birmingham and I visited it a few years ago and was impressed by the variety of work on display.</span><br>
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<font color="#78909c"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">With the great intention of applying and making a quilt for entry for the past few years, I finally found the time to do it. Of course, having an idea to implement is also part of the worry as there has </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">to have a visual impact for a large piece (one side has to be at least 1 metre). I did’t have any set idea in mind as an idea organically changes once you start putting texture, colours and pattern together. I did though plan the top layer of the quilt to be a large cyanotype print but as I washed the fabric out, the print disappeared! Back to the drawing board...</span></font></div><div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">So here it is. "Multiverse" is a large wall hanging completely made from antique and vintage fabrics. The main textile is a 19th century hemp dyed in indigo, worn, patched and mended. Behind the holes and patches, contrasting coloured and pattern fabrics, vintage quilt pieces and Japanese textiles are placed.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Areas of the quilt are heavy stitched by hand to create texture and colour. I have mainly used dyed linen and silk threads with sashiko cotton thread being the bind through the fabric layers. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Trebuchet MS">The finished piece is 147cm x 125cm with three main layers. The whole piece is in fact, all hand stitched as I love stitching by hand, but also adds the unique element of human contact. I am not a precise stitcher and would never call myself an embroiderer, but nor am I interested in perfection either! </font></span></font></div><div><font color="#78909c"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br></span>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">The striking red that edges round, is from a 19th century quilt backing and the outer fabric is from the edges of a paste-resist 19th century Chinese textile. These wonderful fabrics have a lovely soft worn look that only the passing of time can produce.</span></font></div><div><font color="#78909c"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br></span></font></div><div><img id="id_b624_1546_761a_e989" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjI3uZs6MckP5E8k-qc0iAV9xJ_zowEscxF4NcxdGL8g5lHHbzFbPDn1yDJTaX9S94EojEmZWpl5eIG7xmQBUdIvMAOo59LhVO7ezOe5ddhmejQhXizw2fxvaC7oADpmfyfimruJE_PgI/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><font color="#78909c"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><br></font>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">The title of the piece, "Multiverse" refers to the hypothesis of alternative universes coexisting with our own. The swatches of colour, pattern and densely stitched areas represent the different time dimensions. The constant renewal of materials whether it be molecules, gasses or fabrics is a source for exploration and the “boro” ideology is an excellent example of reusing textiles to this effect.</span></font></div><div><font color="#78909c"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br></span></font></div><div><font color="#78909c"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">I am thrilled to say that it has been shortlisted with 22 other amazing quilts for the Fine Art Quilt Master competition with the winner being announced on the 8th August after the judges have seen the quilts. They will then be on show at a special gallery within the exhibition hall from the 9-12th August. I will be visiting the Quilt Festival myself and will post some photos of it in situ in a later post.</span></font></div><div><font color="#78909c"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br></span></font></div><div><img id="id_b9bb_8b0d_2835_ece2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAvL1WK4FmBkDao240la4hikfUF99ode2c2lbI499zaD1DRiCEMLseYs71cQwXm7pF2Op7w6iOSwkIJKTVLyZkZVvLSlio9kh6XQVKgZRTkyoZ8JRUWaivmw1kA7EV_0OYswnlfJNiyI/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 563px; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;"></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_686_491e_497e_abf6" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7o5XVaPbUwk4jSutTAd-a2TipTDFx6B5oOJ58fIUwBFY9obrlmBij9srop9wIn45wdyPZzOvPwF5m9OhES5ovM0EOKTGeQNTEfx2h5gIVNZftuSqbJbwGTRDrSUnZK0U5FfaPjekJu18/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Detail of patches and stitching " title="" tooltip="" style="width: 559px; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;"><br><br><br><br><font color="#78909c"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br></span></font></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><font color="#78909c"><br></font></span></div><div><font color="#78909c"><br></font></div><div>
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Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-41505800212982560412018-05-25T15:16:00.001+01:002018-05-25T15:16:57.187+01:00Work in progress...<img id="id_a1b7_2ab8_6213_45ea" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_6fAne4QbeS6a8XwcLMTdBllnRcoveuuiSEG0Bu0WhAPBFR5uwEtN_e9RXsYXLSKyi5DqmQ0LVE24IdcJixIjIRVk5BW3XrcJykTvaNDgvJEYeRed-Me7MFs6pwwDoba4rYwt8oF8gA/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 354px; height: auto; margin: 4px; display: block; float: left;"><div><img id="id_13b8_a280_b917_306f" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikArbq3GND3SCV6di1NYti1IL1_SN7apLe__OC5l1CCm9EmJxczMH-DiSdXFZZ_xLQCC-2l-E1n0Y8j83UDkSTdRKE_-McYPPYViLGUsOmH1ZOaeLUL54Ew2gSyYbdAvQkgY0gjnqSRM/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 354px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: right; display: block;"><br><br><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e">I’m currently working on a large quilted hanging to </font><span style="color: rgb(158, 158, 158); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">be hopefully on display at the Festival of Quilts in NEC Birmingham this summer. All made from antique and vintage textiles, mainly 19th century, it follows my inspiration of the Japanese technique of “boro”. It is all hand stitched in a running stitch, densely in some areas.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(158, 158, 158); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(158, 158, 158); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">The main fabric is a indigo dyed hemp from 19th century which had been patched and darned. These lovely areas show the passage of time and evidence of unknown person’s handiwork, a dream for any textile enthusiast! I have mixed vintage quilt pieces with Japanese patterned fabric also vintage, some appliquéd, others reversed appliqué. </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(158, 158, 158); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(158, 158, 158); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">All the stitching is by hand as it gives such a lovely texture and randomness using linen, silk and cotton threads. It is an important part of the overall look of the piece and part of the “boro” aesthetic to have a human element and irregularity about it. </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(158, 158, 158); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><br></span></div><div><img id="id_4074_be41_b618_8285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeB8Ek6JATaFJZebpeBm1sx9Mj7sbYORo0jX6B6fc32G8-Ty5FDf8pfK1Gu4RyjFK7uEVgyYVrhUqB25DUNOB9BHCm-5vAn2HMpONrsk7xA6XYM5TV9Q-noSt4eeU5SQ-hhzbijhrlkVI/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><span style="color: rgb(158, 158, 158); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">I love having flashes of colour so have used a 19th century red cotton that was originally a quilt backing. Now it’s back to be used in a quilt again!</span></div><div><div><br> </div></div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-47585494241839411282018-03-27T20:12:00.001+01:002018-03-27T20:12:28.025+01:00Weathered <img id="id_b4e2_a7b5_82ca_a11e" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSit5K85GttVqzZYXbTb3HxSd0FBMam7_7azW5-fQLsW3QWNvSTaDlCwqDgjs4BBdPBoJYuX7w3mtrOSUqH5oOC3ixawLTFWHNTZ6g8CPssDj8W-4wVuQ2XCEzQR10RXMJcgcLrDzlqI/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 260px; height: auto;"><img id="id_9403_bf62_16ab_59b4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GRUNiXVUFmMH3ATWUhsCeyzbIsiC_xlEB1nVl9W0BT4NFrJel_n0SHd6aflY4g3EHvbi4iaKH7Mp5eGVXyWVhUOL5MryIb3xIcpIyG4ogL7Q_xU6R6fqarXeb1Eg1ORCOI3gYtgmcMY/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="detail of textile" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 259px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: right; display: block;"><br><br><br><br><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#9e9e9e">Early last year I made this textile piece but wasn’t quite happy with it. I wanted to make it look more worn so what better way than to leave it outside! So I have all winter in the snow, wind, rain and occasional sunshine. It looks a lot more weathered and still needs some more work done before I think it’s finished.<br></font><br><br><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><img id="id_30e_fbf4_624a_5a80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4nCw1UgN4d6bQh_ET5AdrfRQTzHUf2boKK3wLvIbv8l2uoWWc2Z7mmPD4wsmOiidM2wh-8HxjkVQ-CsopnzzkgySnwTHHIXzYMOCceqLQ09VEyyfAHZe8SMt8N6Bx3w614tysej_te7U/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="detail of textile" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 277px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><img id="id_6f76_bca1_b402_9d1b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPXvSjPDJuSKdppDas-7JRDCMH_D8K_Sctcz45cC-Nc0o93Sn1ulUCZ-F6Xr2TgPj_EtZN3KduPk8eV8M4NIdw4WSjxSVtQbNaX7x7EX2QQF6ttPaRI_0NeK02jRGicAjfj7eZDE4lXk/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="detail of textile" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 276px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: right; display: block;"><br><br><br><br><br> </div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-59451329676769712772017-11-08T21:27:00.001+00:002017-11-08T21:45:25.509+00:00Landmark Art Autumn Fair 2017<img id="id_e37c_f8b3_1489_18ec" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8IO_yGSFsq-Ydz_c1Oqpy0YxMAf9uDvQIh2Pz5RQZpXCsB_4WEXqiZX1vbPUG4FWt-IMf26dpF0fzBcyiC79CxQTRypnDpXVT8pRi7szugtAvo4msnCHesVNX3nCK44PCS9NhROkUsA/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 718px; height: auto;"><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><font face="Verdana" color="#9e9e9e">Back again to a favourite venue of mine, the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington for their Autumn art fair. This time I was selling with other artists not just a specialist textile fair, so I got to show my work to a different audience. There were some jewellery, ceramics and photography stands as well as fine art and mixed media. A good mix of subject matter was present though nature seemed the most popular theme.</font></div><div><font face="Verdana" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Verdana" color="#9e9e9e">As always at this venue, the people were friendly and curious about my techniques, the cyanotypes in particular capturing interest. It’s very important to get feedback on your work, to see how others see it as I get a bit dismissive about my work, seeing it too much without distance can have a negative effect. Having it hung altogether on the wall is invaluable. I certainly noticed that I have too many moons in my work!</font></div><div><font face="Verdana" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Verdana" color="#9e9e9e">It’s great to meet other exhibitors and chat about their experiences selling their work, a good way to learn from others. It was a successful show for me with enquiries afterwards too. This was the only in person show I’m doing for the moment, though I will have some work on show at the studios I’m based at in early December. A chance to have a wee rest!</font></div>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-33838510480477859092017-10-12T21:46:00.001+01:002017-10-12T23:50:04.942+01:00Selling event at the Landmark Art Autumn Fair 14-15 October 2017<img id="id_f183_e655_d720_920f" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgVRHjlww9AWBJlRRLx490b_BWCiucoBEfIt-2G4qaJnfv99GNM4AIz0zL8NcVol63b_UP5HsbOeU77y70yt2pOg2Pp8llnDZ1J2hmNC3F8-4Ya3WbY2VEvqWsSrkWpYCdoIXhKsXo0o/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Orion’s arm: dyed hemp with embroidery and cyanotype print." title="" tooltip="" style="width: 718px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><div><br></div><div>This weekend I’m going to be at the Landmark Art Autumn Fair in Teddington selling my latest work. There will be some large textile hangings as well as framed textile works.</div><div><br></div><div>Over the summer I’ve been making lots of cyanotypes with a botanical theme taking advantage of the sunshine and the summer flora.</div><div><br></div><div>This will be my only selling event in person for this year as other work commitments clashed with the Christmas markets I had planned. Hopefully there will be others next year. </div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_cf1c_e9ba_1210_a09d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3wxRpmm6vwue6KAUUcElZwmX85CMr10r8cBgMK-gF0xt7epBRqvR16-rnLbGNa7b4-QUCRKzHhOnDiIQRD5s62CtOy2f3s1nKgzxErzv7nbIX_IMf21jDH1LvR3eZf4utcYQn7yR9AM/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Moon rise: shibori dyed canvas and cyanotype print." title="" tooltip="" style="width: 446px; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;"><br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><br><img id="id_a4b4_478e_2d7f_138b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8pBWvs3SE6VnW-V8IAr0_LI1nyA03pjzw3AYQ_mPf8J7pCdEDEzuXVJ6nUUdpvr2_uv0_aOTnWkrTlSeknfVEnbO0EAtbtnX8ZL8JjCHimeIBxIqK8b2712YlfmVSOIWML9CI4lHgxA/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Cyanotype print of feather and flowers." title="" tooltip="" style="width: 288px; height: auto; margin: 4px; float: left; display: block;"><img id="id_16e6_2ac9_fe8f_2665" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUZOnNeFGxW2EGiQV6Nv_MSo10fZxFrBaDFkQn3uDTz8cHbIeA5W9CfLQ91qcyndVBfdMDbBdtDr0yAdAcCN2_C1wXrbgucdlxRZxNAZ2nBCOBHjC7RbUWYw-fv6yvAZclCdkSUN6oxA/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Cyanotype print of flowers." title="" tooltip="" style="width: 327px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br><img id="id_185b_7470_c783_8c7a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtg9_1IUoawU4m27xk7FClfBpGLl3F0ebqD6gWFbQjRN2Ca6z9eHMlFnmI-ixXorcnVSQGnwc4v4FpTwjsxYCONhqGwTXQMfFTJppsmVGayaFC1U3THo1CAbEbRl4xXfd8DkLcvkS4mN8/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="Moon over clouds: cyanotype prints" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 491px; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;"><br><br><br><br>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-20167315485206853582017-06-09T13:49:00.001+01:002017-10-12T23:53:09.691+01:00Getting ready for Autumn/Winter!<img id="id_c7f8_abcf_7d16_b7d3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdaLgU3QXMZJ9w2gTpF1HBZ6UOi49B2w6YtyEQcJsCfaLW7Qd8P88nlZKcpe20CtiZDgDbb_0FDXzG73k8z3WxQbVjnZHvHaPXh4vMWHd0r7OdCjYKv_lk5Q4-2Pc2Vilj3xJ0kWZMsI/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 718px; height: auto;"> <div><br></div><div><br></div><div><font face="Verdana" color="#9e9e9e">The summer months are usually spent gearing up for Christmas markets. I'm taking a small stall at Sparkle contemporary craft and gourmet food fair this November in Teddington. I haven't shown here for a few years so I'm specially making smaller items as Christmas gifts. *UPDATE: sorry, had to cancel this event. :(</font><div><font face="Verdana" color="#9e9e9e"><br></font></div><div><font face="Verdana" color="#9e9e9e">Using my new skill of shibori dyeing, I will make some beautiful scarves and have already started making cyanotype prints while the sun still shines..</font></div><div></div><div> <br></div><img id="id_303b_8215_3559_c7db" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUoI4le6mTy360RaPctuKyeVp4dXbrnoi4dd-EmkhcwTahKYn4Zev4GxzRp5UBEBVtPd8nPSFUwdl6pGGLGH0cd1J7vc7cG6XDsExI8DDDhu3cvDwql10U476kHpHYu2veD6Uz1MA6WM/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 303px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_dbcb_6486_4d1f_246d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgPV8Ivy5f9pJSHNyN8QpXp6kB30Y2itkHgKtxCt0FZQUvLoofTEz-Zu26XSknA9fbCW3XycqkoGVAztm1koeTewendlBqcxs8qfxAJLv0LeYymafH_0wrgKkpY7vU30jHhrY3QW1_cA/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 420px; height: auto;"> </div><img id="id_75c9_39e7_7a28_3c1f" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOPrWZIsOqTG1Oq94Sqc46NA6qIN2l2riCuh1mJLeDklX3tM_AjxLHsfO7-eUCP8Oi7b7ozR50cJRc2b9KUDJa_Jamf68ZLEW8Wqiwm7LkDfnRA-g_aKkU7suue-ii7dz6QKZ_IV_ZTE/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 718px; height: auto;"> <div><br></div><img id="id_c38a_264e_6268_e1ca" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu13zTd2sQMor34bmqnm_MQq57wnJu2yjHGTrEYQKwL87Hrt7yVIst94LQXpi1nxgPer5VVQluXY4DaKkDvwkXL90sGoEporT4twXQpKVsoYREJDZMMEi8FTXcVYJKlFZ5bOwBpCkbBHM/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 718px; height: auto;"> Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-27799068068935104522017-05-31T23:36:00.001+01:002017-06-02T10:19:51.213+01:00Learning a new skill! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #9e9e9e; font-family: Verdana;">I took part in a two day course <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">learning a new dyeing technique namely Clamp Resist Shibori, a Japanese way of dyeing patterns onto fabric which can be highly decorative and very complex. As it takes a few hours for the dye to take, I was able only to make a few samples but got a good overview of the technique. Different ways of folding and pleating the fabric determines what the finished pattern will be, almost like origami!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #9e9e9e; font-family: Verdana;">After folding and pleating, the folded fabric is held in place with plastic or wooden shapes with clamps. This is to stop the dye which will be applied from penetrating the folds so there will be undyed areas. Once soaked in water, the clamped fabric can be immersed in dye or spooned on. There's an element of surprise as to how each piece turns out but that's the best bit! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #9e9e9e; font-family: Verdana;">I was thinking of using this technique to make some scarves for the Christmas market, I'm selling at. Have to think ahead, as always! </span></div>
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Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-79088291746150421232017-04-21T13:43:00.001+01:002017-04-21T14:00:01.750+01:00River of the sky<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="color: #9e9e9e;">I'm going<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> to highlight a larger piece of work that I recently shown at the textile fair last month. It's the largest stitched piece I have made to date which is sometimes a bit of a gamble to dedicate so much time to one project. An expansion on an earlier piece I made a few years ago, Backbone of the Night, the Milky Way is the theme and both of their title names refer to that.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #9e9e9e; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There is a lot of handstitching involved which of course, is extremely time consuming but more effective because of it. I couldn't even begin to tell you how many stitches there are! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #9e9e9e; font-family: "verdana";">For the sewing enthusiasts, I've used a combination of threads made from cotton, linen and silk, all different textures and some hand dyed. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #9e9e9e; font-family: "verdana";">I like to use vintage fabrics in my work as part of the "boro" aesthetic of patching and mending. It also fits nicely into the the notion of the universe continually regenerating itself. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #9e9e9e; font-family: "verdana";">Techniques employed are dyeing, painting, cyanotype printing, some machine stitching but mainly hand embroidered.</span><br />
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Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-17034705178910841712017-03-28T12:29:00.000+01:002017-03-28T12:29:04.914+01:00Contemporary Textile Fair 2017<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Back again to the beautiful Landmark Arts Centre for this year's Contemporary Textile Fair. I return here each year because it has a lovely atmosphere and attracts a good audience of textile enthusiasts to sell and chat to.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As well as the framed textile pieces which sell well, I made a showstopper of a wall hanging. It's always good to have a large piece to attract attention and draw in the crowds. Though I do get a bit anxious when its feels that my hand stitching is being scrutinised by others who stitch themselves!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There were lots of other talented artists and makers showing this year, but I managed not to buy anything for myself which is really difficult as there's lots of temptation! After all, I'm there to sell..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I will be back at the same venue in October for the Landmark Autumn Art Fair. I haven't exhibited my work before amongest other forms of fine art so will be exposed to a different audience. Hopefully, textile art will be appreciated as it does tend to be undervalued and not represented at a lot of art venues. It's that fine line between being seen as art or craft. Time to change that perception!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Over the past couple of months, I have been building up a body of work for the Contemporary Textile Fair I will be showing at in March. Furthering my use of cyanotypes, I've been looking a ways to incorporate them in my work.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Though I taught myself cyanotype printing, there is always an opportunity to learn from someone else new skills. There was a short 2 day course at a nearby college on cyanotypes so I jumped at the chance to improve and learn some more about this wonderful early printing technique. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Having only used cotton fabric before I wanted to expand onto different fabrics (though only works on natural fibres) and learn how to change the colour. It was also interesting to use paper which I've never done before.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In the past I used images to print, this time I made use of objects such as leaves and feathers.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> A great advantage of going to a college is the use of their fancy equipment and when the sun don't shine, a screen exposure unit is a great substitute. There is</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"> a different quality to the images, more predictable and even. With the sun, you can move the image/ object around to get a ghosting effect and also shadows can be cast to give a 3D look.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The thing I love about cyanotypes is the brilliant blue colour but you can remove this and tint it with tannin or tea for a sepia tone. There are definitely more ways to experiment with different coloured backgrounds and with other tints and over washes.</span><br />
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<br />Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-8862253534787603392016-10-17T15:15:00.000+01:002016-10-17T15:15:47.772+01:00New Studio<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've moved into a new studio space.. Having moved around the last couple of months, it became impossible to work from home especially when using paint and dye! So what used to be a faint dream is now a reality, my own workspace :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My studio is in a artists warehouse by the Thames Barrier in London with lots of other creatives. Having a seperate space from your living arrangements is certainly a good way to knukle down and get to work without other distractions. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The thing I'm most excited about is being able to pin up all my inspirational images and my own work instead of it being hidden in folders!</span>Caro Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351087660015668070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950446831334831376.post-75018223030239164892016-06-15T14:11:00.000+01:002016-06-15T14:11:00.977+01:00Update! Contemporary Textile Fair 2016 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Heavens, has it been that long since I've updated my blog?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A lot has happened that has kept me more than occupied. Between moving home (twice!), finding a new job and exhibiting at the Contemporary Textile Fair, it's been challenging updating this blog. My instagram feed on the otherhand is the best place to see what I'm making at the moment! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, the textile fair at the Landmark Arts Centre was once again a joy to take part in. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As well as meeting lovely people who are interested in my work, it's great to meet fellow makers and artists a</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">nd see their work and hear their experiences.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I never take for granted that people are keen to buy and are sometimes surprised when they do! This year's fair was excellent and I'm glad that getting my larger work professionally framed not only took a lot of the workload off me, but looked pretty darn good too. I left the frames unstained for buyers to decide on what they liked for their homes as we all have different tastes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Getting postcards printed was also a good idea; a small cost memento to be bought and serves as a excellent business card for me too. I hired an art browser to display my mounted prints and artwork which was a great space saver and easier for viewing. People do</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"> love a rummage!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Each exhibition, I find a new way to display my work and try to see how I can capture people's interest. It's always a learning curve! Overall, I was pleased with how my stand looked and it did get a lot of interest. I thought this year's fair had a good steady flow of visitors and there was lots of buying going on which is good for a springtime.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There were some workshops also happening courtesy of the Royal School of Needlework, so that also gave textile enthusiasts an extra reason to come this year.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is a nice gentle atmosphere to this fair and standalone textile fairs are rare in the art & craft world so this one is to be treasured!</span><br />
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