26 Jan 2010

Little embroidered pincushion

[Little embroidered pincushion]
[Digital repeat from embroidery]

This is a little pincushion I made as a gift.

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I've been nominated for a Poppy award at Poppytalk blog! I'm so honoured to be in the list with such talented people. If you haven't already cast your vote, go here and pick your favourite.

20 Jan 2010

Plastic bag

[Christmas Plastic bag]

This plastic bag has managed to survive all my cleaning raids. I got it a couple of years ago when working in the corporate world and all the employees were given this bag with two bottles of sparkling wine and a Christmas cake.

15 Jan 2010

Cut-outs




Cut-outs from cross-stitch patterns.

6 Jan 2010

Crochet Cushions

[Crochet Cushions]
[Crochet Cushions]

100% wool crocheted cushions.
Here

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Thanks to Ez at Creature Comforts blog for the lovely post on my work!

3 Jan 2010

Bags

[Bag with plastic handles]
[Bag with plastic handles]

New bags in the shop

21 Dec 2009

This I accomplish

[Some of my work during 2009]

Some of my work during this year.

During the coming days I'll be reading This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilt and Other Pieces by Kyra E. Hicks. A former Georgia slave, Harriet Powers' figure and quilts are just the inspiration I need for the new year.

12 Dec 2009

Cornflower Blue + Sand

[Cornflower Blue + Sand pillow]
[Cornflower Blue + Sand pillow]
[Cornflower Blue + Sand pillow]

Cornflower Blue + Sand pillow photographed over the endpapers of an old embroidery book. I love the marketing in it – «Sort out your future or your finances studying with the methods from Marti de Gili» and «Modern procedures in cut, sewing and haute couture.» Encouraging.

Find this pillow here.

11 Dec 2009

Light grey + Wasabi green

[New tiles]

Have a look at the pillows and duvet covers made with these screen-printed tiles.
shop.karenbarbe.com

3 Dec 2009

New duvet covers

[Mint + Old Gold Duvetcover[
[Light Grey + Wasabi Green Duvetcover]

Some pictures of the new duvet covers now in white organic cotton. During the weekend I'll be uploading more pictures to the (soon to open) shop.

[¡Gracias Paz!]

5 Nov 2009

Quinchamali pottery

[Quinchamali pottery – jug]
[Quinchamali pottery – jug detail]
[Quinchamali pottery – jug detail]

I've always loved the carved and painted motifs of this traditional Chilean pottery. The clay is darkened with smoke. Each potter (locera) has her own unique patterns.

Found this article about Quinchamali: Daughters of Clay