Sunday 18 June 2017

sew & sew

My latest commissioned embroideries, on their mounts and ready for framing.

Branch, 2017 (commission)
Hand embroidery on handkerchief that belonged to my aunt
Polyester thread, cotton
24.5cm x 23.5cm

Slope, 2017 (commission)
Hand embroidery on vintage handkerchief
Polyester thread, cotton
23.5cm x 23cm

mum

My mum, Doreen Logan, died on the 2nd May. Her funeral, on the 18th May was a month ago today. Now I am paused, at times with no words to describe how I feel. 

As a little girl I stitched this lavender bag for her using fabric scraps and ribbon. It still retained a trace of scent almost 40 years after its making. It was one of the items placed in her coffin.