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My latest bright idea for my “illumination” theme Twelve by Twelve quilt was to try to capture lit windows or lanterns in shibori. The results were not quite what I had in mind but a couple of pieces have potential:
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Such innovation - inspirational and challenging!
Comment by Jenny Loveder — July 8, 2008 9:11 AM#
I think the darker ones seem to be more like illuminated lanterns than the more yellow ones. Interesting how much of a role darkness plays in our perception that something nearby glows–otherwise it just reads as the color yellow rather than as light.
Comment by Monica Johnstone — July 10, 2008 3:50 AM#
These are all so pretty! And I admire your continuing efforts with shibori — are you aiming for your 12×12 to have a shibori theme overall? I can’t wait to see your final piece!
Comment by Diane — July 12, 2008 2:49 PM#