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Hookshouse Pottery exhibition

 

Two drawings for the exhibition at Hookshouse Pottery, Leighterton Lane, Tetbury, Glos 12 -20th November. These were inspired by keeping a Nature Journal, I spend as much time drawing now as stitching.

Birds in Stitch

Two new birds for the Freshair Sculpture Trail at Quenington June 5th-26th. Coming up fast so trying to get things finished. More detail on my Instagram account - louisemaywatson.

 

Latest work

Here is some of my latest work -Black tailed Godwits and a Kingfisher - new work for Quenninton Sculpture Trail in June.

Small things to Lift the Spirits book. with travelling bag.

Pages from my Perpetual Journal - filling up niely now.

 

December journal and new embroidery

A few pages from my perpetual journal from December and two new embroideries.

This piece is based on the colour of Autumn leaves. It took a long time to complete but I loved the slow stitching.

This wren and lichens was only finished a few days ago. These two pieces are for the exhibition at Quenington Sculpture Trail in June. Dates in side bar.

 

Nov perpetual nature Journal

November in my perptual journal. Autumn leaves and lots of birds!

 

work in progress

Just a few pictures of work in progress for next year exhibition at Quennington Sculpture Trail in June.

 

Perpetual Nature Journal October

Hello everyone, here are my perpetual journal pages for October. This morning was the first frost of the year and it is interesting to look back and  see my recoerds of when the first frost came over these last few years. Oct 27 in 2019. sept 28th in 20202 and Nov 2nd in 2021. With the clocks going back and now some a chill to the air it does feel that winter is on its way but just now we are enjoying the wonderful colours of Autumn.

 

stitching in circles 2

Stitch diagrams and instructions on how to make the needle case. It might be easier to read here than on Instagram.

 

Stitching in Circles

 

To go with my Instagram workshop here are a few more ideas for stitching in circles.

Nature Journal for September

September 2021 Perpetual Journal.

Now in the third year some of the pages are beginning to fill nicely and the record of what I have spotted and drawn each week so interesting to look back on. I enjoy turning a new page to see what happened in the last few years. I would recommend anyone to do it, your drawing improves immensely and your knowledge of nature too. Find Lara Gastinger on Instagram and follow her, it is her idea of a botannical perpetual diary. I  have just got back from a holiday in Devon and am looking forward to working on October pages. I am also starting a holiday journal. Find me on Instagram louisemaywatson for daily updates.

 

Textile Art .

These are some of the pieces that sold at the Rodmarton Crafts Alive exhibition last week. It was so sucessful, a glorious five days to meet thousands of visitors and such a wonderful setting in the beautiful Arts and Crafts Cotswolds Manor house. There was so much to see on all three floors of the house and outside in the wonderful gardens. 70 Craftspeople took part and there were talks, demos, workshops and live performances. Well done Glos Guild of Craftsmen for staging such a celebration of Craft. I met so many lovely people, all so supportive and admiring the work. I am having a quiet week this week to come back down to earth! If you missed it you can go to the gallery at Chapel Arts in Cheltenham, open Weds to Sat 10 -4,  to see amazing craft for sale all year round.

 

Perpetual Journal July and August.

I am behind with my blog posts because it has been all go and full steam ahead for the exhibition at Rodmarton Manor Sept 8th - 12th. So here are a few pages from July and August from my perpetual journal. On Friday 10th I will be in the demo tent with my journals for all to see. Tickets for the show can be booked on the Glos Guild website. They will be timed tickets so there won't be a crush in the house. My work is in the dining room. I hope to be there every morning from 10 -1. ( except Friday as said ) Come and say Hello!