I have been pondering over the borders on my large meditation circle- the cycle of the seasons.I began some small cicles and really enjoyed them. So this side is the autumn border, from the colours outside the window and autumn leaves. I have used either a variegated thread or 2 strands of different colour silk or cotton so that the colour isn't too flat but contrasts with the large middle circle. These are spirals for the unwinding effect.
Autumn leaves gathered and pressed flat. Below at Westonbirt Aboretum - Lime Avenue.The leaves shone on a rather damp misty morning.
This is looking lovely Louise - it feels meditative already and I love the idea o four seasons along the border (if I have that right!).Go well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Fiona. Yes the whole circle is about the seasons going through the colours. It is so lovely to stitch.
DeleteI really like the slow stitched piece. The center circle reminds me of a code with each stitch or groups of stitched and spaces representing words and sentences. You can look at it study each line for quite a while.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth, it is all about slowing down and unwinding but also about the cycle of life and the seasons.
DeleteBeautiful indeed - so also are your photos of Westonbirt, such a wonderful place in all seasons.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, yes Westonbirt is wonderful even in the fog. Alan is doing lots of volunteering there. He is tree planting today.
Deletelove your gentle spin through the seasons
ReplyDeleteThank you Mo, it always reminds me of Joni Mitchells 'Circle Game.'
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