Today I decided I needed to make a start on my May Chookshed challenge. The challenge this year hasn't been as easy as previously for various reasons. In January the magic number was 3. My number 3 was to start a new quilt for my brother but my machine was still not home from its service so I switched my number 3 and number 10. Number 10 was my frog stitcheries.
These were all completed in January and I now need to make the blocks. In February number 8 was called, my quilted Jacket. This moved the project forward but I still need to add a sleeve, finish the lining and add the binding to the sleeve cuffs and all round the main body. Sorry I can't find the photo and currently this project is back in my seiwng cupboard waiting for a time window to finish it off.
March was number 2, my Japanese style quilt. I was waiting for some thread for the fish pattern I wanted to use. I copied the pattern out and I did eventually receive the thread through the post but I haven't started any stitching. Unfortunately this project didn't get its month because of the postal system misplacing my thread order.
April was my switched number 10 (3), my brother's quilt, but he contacted me to ask if I would put it on hold. No problem I just deleted the quilt and exchanged it for my Grandmother's Garden quilt. I'm very pleased I did as I got a lot of work done on this quilt last month and I plan to have this finished before the end of 2026.
I had my fingers crossed when I looked to find out the number for May and got a little over excited when it was 1 - my embroidered table cloth. A month of embroidery is just perfect. Obviously if time allows I'll work on other things as well but slowly hand stitchiing on this piece is so relaxing. I want to try and finish the whole side. I did some stitching on this yesterday evening and in between jobs today I've added more stitches.
Yesterday I didn't quite finish off all the photos I took at the Women in Print exhibition, so here are the last few.
First up is Peace, Love and Librerty Scarf. The scarf design was by Megan Pearce (B 1989) in 2025 and the artwork is by Holly Marler.
This scarf is called Ianthe Garden Scarf. The scarf was designed by Emma Shortland (b 1997) in 2020 and the artwork is by Holly Marler
This scarf is called Flower Scarf and was by Colleen Farr (1932 - 2021) It is made of silk and c 1960
This Batik Scarf was designed by Jessie Marion King (1876 - 1949) It is resist printed silk from the 1920's
I took a photo of the label and got a clear image so you can read it.
Kon-Tiki was designed by Hilda Durkin (dates unknown) It is roller printed cotton furnishing fabric from1956
I just had to take a photo of these curtains. Bauhaus curtains were designed by Susan Collier (1938 - 2011) and Sarah Campbell (b 1948) They were printed on cotton furnishing fabric in 1972. I love colour but these are a bit over the top for me.
The label below gives you the information about the sofa and also the dress below.
The picture below Design for Poppy Amelie was done in 2020 by Polly Mason (b 1975) It is pencil crayon on paper
and finally I took this last photo because I liked the dress. This is a gala dress in Peacock Manor. The fabric was designed by Natasha Murray (b 1984) and it was hand painted in the Liberty studio. Peacock Manor is a new iteration of the well known Hera design created by Arthur Silver in 1887. This pattern was created by digitally overlaying hand painted artwork on Silver's classic design. This could not have been done without digital technology. The fabric is 2025 on silk satin.
I hope you've enjoyed the designs. Our next trip is in two weeks time to Chester. This is specifically to see some quilts.
I'm hoping to get some more embroidery done on the tablecloth this evening and tomorrow I'm back at work. We are supposed to be having rain over this week but it hasn't rained so far today. In fact it's been rather nice.
Take Care
Lyndsey
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