I thought I might stitch Ellis’ name into the blocks of her quilt, so I tested out my idea, whilst thinking of Fiona’s post about versals (even though I ended up not filling in my letter) …
and liking the result, stamped up some nine-patches (click to see full images) …
As is my wont, I started in the middle with a patch of Tina’s cloth and a strand of Deb’s thread, worked in Jude’s split backstitch …
It takes a village, y’all.
Then I stitched a couple more patches from my Inktense shibori trials …
But I saved the best for last: patches of Parker’s Inktense handiwork …
Then pieced everything together to create the top edge of E’s coverlet, which currently measures 14” x 38”…
I'm Going to Texas (version 2.0) 
love your letters with Deb’s magic thread!
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this was one of my favorites, so I’m running perilously low … shades of Payne’s gray!
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This is a wonderful addition that she will treasure for years to come!!
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I had an idea this morning that I should make Parker and Ellis bundles of leftover cloth from each of their coverlets … together with a book on mending, some needles, scissors and floss for “someday”
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Smile
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smiling back … good morning!
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This is so much fun!
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now that the top is done, I’m working on the bottom edge … I’ll really miss working on this one when it’s done
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Oh I love how they worked out – the letters are beautiful! And even more I like the idea of spares and needles and hints and tips for mending, and adding to and continuing the story. Gorgeous!
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now to figure out where to stash the spares so they don’t get lost …. hmmmm
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P.S. thank you for the versal inspiration that put me on the path to these letters!
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Gift Giving brings out the best in us…
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all ways
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A Nana’s touch: for Ellis, her name, for Parker, a hand, and all stitched with love…
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joy-full
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Your lettering is absolutely delightful! I love the shapes and how you didn’t “close” the lines. Strong characters, but sweet and open too.
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thanks Catherine … your words describe Ellis to a tee …
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i’m not so much for letters, but for reasons, this is so incredibly appealing to me….
somehow Marks her, claims Place for her and TO her…???? anyway…it feels good
to look upon
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I get what you mean … I’m usually not much for things that are figurative, but the exceptions are always, well, exceptional … I’m glad you like these
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I like words and letters and these are so fresh and friendly. They will make Ellis feel special.
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you are indeed a logophile after my own heart
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Yes on the letters! And crazy about Jude’s split backstitch. Perfect 🙂
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her technique is genius … I can’t imagine doing traditional split stitch ever again!
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LA – what gorgeous memory pieces you create; and I love the idea of keeping bundles of bits that could be gifted to them down the track to choose to do whatever they were inspired to do. Go well. B
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and now you have me thinking … it doesn’t need to be kept for repairs … I could use the “kits” to teach Parker and Ellis how to stitch/mend/embellish on their coverlets someday when they’re older!
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