Author Archives: Hannah

Christmas Card

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Hannah

Look what I made! It’s a Christmas card for some friends of mine. I’m pretty sure they don’t read my blog regularly so I’m posting even though I haven’t given it away yet. It’s worked in two strands of rayon … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Birds: Part 3

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Hannah

Here is the final installment of photos of the “One Hundred Birds Adore the Phoenix” embroidery (see Part 1, Part 2). Plus I want to tell you a little more about Chinese embroidery. To follow up on the translation of … Continue reading →

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The Big Green: Part 2

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Hannah

Today we have a guest post from Laura (my mother), with further progress on The Big Green. When last seen, The Big Green was mounted on a stretcher frame. Clearly the background appears stark and bare compared to the exuberance … Continue reading →

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Leaf Color Scheme Decision

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Hannah

Well, I thought over all y’all’s comments on my earlier post, Leaves for the Bluebird Floral. Here is the photo of the three sample leafs from before, just to remind you. I concluded that the lower leaf really was too … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Birds: Part 2

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Hannah

I know you’ve been waiting anxiously for another round of pictures (see Part 1). So here they are! I also asked my dad to find out what the Chinese characters (百鸟朝凰) at the top say (he’s been learning Chinese for … Continue reading →

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Give-away AND Crazy-quilts

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hannah

OK folks, the five lucky people from Monday’s Japanese silk scraps give away are: Mary Burton Sharon Brodeuse Corvus Jane S Julie I will be emailing you to get your mailing addresses! Hurray! Thank you everyone! Thanks so much for … Continue reading →

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Central Blue Flower

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Hannah

Before I get started on today’s post, let me just remind y’all that the giveaway for some lovely Japanese silk scraps (for crazy quilting, applique, edging, backing ornaments, framing, anything you like!) is still going! The odds are still very good. … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Birds: Part 1

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Hannah

I have something truly amazing to show y’all today. My wonderful wonderful aunt gave me this embroidery souvenir, bought in Singapore in the 1980s. Sorry about the reflections in the glass – couldn’t get a photo without them. It’s all … Continue reading →

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Give-away: Silk scraps

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Hannah

To celebrate my blog anniversary, I am doing a give-away! My aunt and uncle sent me a pile of silk scraps from the Kyoto flea market (Japan!), and I have divided them up into FIVE piles! These are mostly from … Continue reading →

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One Year Anniversary

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Hannah

Y’all, today marks one whole year since I started my blog! It’s so exciting! Some statistics: 152 posts (wow! I wrote a book!) 109,640 page views (does not include email subscribers or RSS readers) 170 email subscribers 8 WordPress followers The … Continue reading →

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