Monday, April 15, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
My family tree
Combining my two passions, patchwork and genealogy, I decided to honour the women in my life.
In researching my family it was astonishing to see that so very little is recorded about the women in our past. Some bore many children under difficult circumstances and worked tirelessly without complaint. I have researched several generations back but have only included ancestors whose photographs I have. I transferred the photographs to fabric and made a crazy patch leaf for each lady. I embroidered her name and dates on the branch of the tree.
I have included a special aunt who worked on the research with me, of course my wonderful daughter and my two granddaughters, my brothers granddaughters (as little flowers) I completed the project in 2000 and called it Grandmother's Garden.
A tribute to the women of my past, Love to the women in my present, Blessing to the wormen in my future. The invisible thread that binds us shapes our lives down the years.
In researching my family it was astonishing to see that so very little is recorded about the women in our past. Some bore many children under difficult circumstances and worked tirelessly without complaint. I have researched several generations back but have only included ancestors whose photographs I have. I transferred the photographs to fabric and made a crazy patch leaf for each lady. I embroidered her name and dates on the branch of the tree.
I have included a special aunt who worked on the research with me, of course my wonderful daughter and my two granddaughters, my brothers granddaughters (as little flowers) I completed the project in 2000 and called it Grandmother's Garden.
A tribute to the women of my past, Love to the women in my present, Blessing to the wormen in my future. The invisible thread that binds us shapes our lives down the years.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
March Block - African Elephant- Loxodonto Africana
Completed my March block, reflecting the beautiful African elephant.
We have been to many game parks and seen a lots of various animals but this is my favourite. I would like to share this with you.
Etosha Game Park Namibia this fellow came towards us while we were sitting in our 'little' car. Walking so close beside our car we could have touched him, the feeling of might was tangible.
I have tried to avoid embroidering flowers to maintain the strong image the elephant portrays.
April Block in progress!
Much love to all from Cape Town South Africa.
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