It is time for Autumn....... I see the leaves falling and the birds feeding and the feathers twirling and the clouds turn burnt orange at twilight....... And so here we are over half way through September. Time I feel to give a little something away, as a thank you for all your kind comments over the past several weeks. Indeed it's been a few months since I moved house from novembermoon to this new blog, and I have almost, just almost got the hang of how it works and how it can work for me. Again a thank you to you for updating your bookmarks and continuing to read.... So today I am offering this tiny yesterday's doll - I'm calling her September. Which seems like the name of a wise woman, but perhaps she was.... These anonymous photographs delight and intrigue, and I especially like this young girl's face. Her serious, lost-in-thought expression. This tiny doll can be yours, if you like, if you would care to leave a comment here. I'll make the draw on Friday evening. Someone will win her but there can only be one....This doll has been made using fabric dyed with violas. And as I described the process of dyeing with flowers here, earlier in the Summer, she seems like a good choice to give as a small gift.
This journey, with its twists and turns, seems to be keeping me very busy right now. But these shifting tides and seasonal changes require some alertness. Some kind of knowing. I know my body clock is a bit wobbly, I suppose you could say. Hence my drinking valerian tea before bedtime (see yesterday's post). I'm not getting quite enough sleep but I know this happens at this time, and then I'll get used to the shortening days and enjoy the long dark evenings. I think I can.
New work added yesterday to my own shop
Hearts series continues over at etsy.
I hope your week is going well x
39 comments:
your intricate, heartfelt work never fails to leave me pondering the finer things of life. thank you for being there, my friend, in so many more ways than one. xxxx nina
I love the Yesterday dolls, and particularly love the name of this one as autumn is my favorite season. She seems just as contemplative as I feel...
love your work. can't wait to see more.
I love your work, so detailed and fine, your dolls are so incredible, and soft, yet brittle, beautiful work :)
what a lovely piece, I love the one I just bought from your shop! They are all treasures.
September is wonderful. I know a nice place where your yesterdays doll will be treasured!
x
cathy , everything you make with your hands is soo beautifull!!!!!!
Cathy thanks for all your tips on dying. I have enjoyed a summer of experimenting and love the results. Your dolls are so special as is all your work. Your posts are a joy to read. Warmly, Sharon
tHaNk yOu sweet cAtHy for offering this charming piece. I love how delicate and warm nature of your work. Just charming. By the way, I LOVE september :)
sUz :)
Have been reading the dying post during the summer and saw the lovely colors appearing. What a lovely idea to incorporate this in your September.
Hope your wobble-period will be of short duration.
How beautiful, especially that her pigment comes from the viola. Your work is lovely, dream-like.
Binnie
Hi Cathy! I just love your new blogs and shop. I always enjoy your posts and seeing your new wonderful creations. And thank you for the kind comments you've left for me, I appreciate it more than I can say!
My cousin's name is September - she has 9 children all of whom she feels are "blessings to her heart". If I were to win this I would give it to it's namesake "September".
I would most truly faint if I won. And I've never fainted in my life. September is beautiful!!
forgive me for doubling posting if that happens, anyway i wanted to say i love your work and blog, the heart and doll series are great and your stitching is just mind blowing!!! very inspiring to all us stitchers out there:)
Love your art! September is lovely!
Discovered you at novembermoon probably through Nina Bagley and have been a faithfill follower ever since. Love your work. You inspire me very much. Thank you, Deborah
All of your work is SO beautiful! I'm always thrilled to see the next piece.
Beautiful, as always. And each of your pieces carry with it a story of it's own, a tale to tell - whisper. I love your creativity.
A wise loving September will bring us an October moon to wish on! September would be a treat for my daughter, but I may have to keep her myself!
ellie
I'm so delighted to have found your blog, you're work is absolutely enchanting!
September is whimsical. And over here, marks the beginning of Spring! I started following your blog after seeing your machine embroidery stitched artwork - the floating faces & string hiding everywhere enchant me :)
autumn, fragility and memory.
It's springtime where I am, thank you for sharing.
another lovely little doll- and a great name too. I like the name September :-)
those darling little legs! that button! &a face so lovely for September.. What a beautiful life you've created. !
I still need to try dyeing with violas. I've tried a few of the plants you recommended in some of the other posts and have really loved the results.
September is one of my favorite months....
Your art is always beautiful and inspiring! That doll is a treasure!
Blessings xx
September? And she's dyed with flowers? Have to try my luck...
Hope the valerian helps you. I sometimes take it too. All the best x
She is divine! Autumn is my "special" time of the year where my creativity usually flows and I get a strange urge to try out new things....your work is very inspirational ans since I became one of your face book fans I get a steady stream of new ideas through your beautiful work!
Thanks so much for charing!
Jeanette
Your art provokes thinking in a very personal and introspective manner. A quiet thinking that for me personally is so well represented by Autumn...the slow color changing of the leaves, lengthening evenings, and chilly air carrying the promise of cozy days spent at home. September is the "doorway" to those days.
Thank you for creating,
Rosa
You've been such an inspiration in my needle crafts - thanks so much for sharing!
I've just found your art after reading Nina's blog - isn't it great how one wonderful thing leads to another! September looks thoughtful, maybe she's saddened by the end of summer and wondering what the autumnal equinox will bring. I think she needs a nice cup of tea too ... Sue
September would look very nice next to my small doll Help and I think they would be very good comkpany for each other. Love your work.
September, she is lovely...and as all your works, deeply, quietly inspirational.
Your work is very gentle. Thanks for sharing.
lovely artwork,thank you for sharing!
September has such a quiet autumnal beauty. Your magic hands never fail to inspire me, to try harder and practice the art!
the yesterday doll are amazing, congratulations and wish this Fall brings lots of creations to you!
flying away now...
well, you know I love all you do!! and dolls...
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