Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Cloth of Hearts

Cloth of Hearts
I thought I would make a Cloth of Hearts for my husband for Valentine's Day. I felt I needed to because, on Robbie Burns Day a couple of weeks ago, after bringing me a morning cup of tea, he stood stationary at the end of the bed for a few moments then launched into a recital of 'My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose... which he had learned by heart for just this occasion! Of course I was teary and laughing all at once; and so happy all day. So you perhaps can see why I felt I needed to make a Cloth of Hearts! This cloth has a bit of a heraldic feel, which is what I may work further on before Valentine's Day arrives. I wanted this feel, maybe a portion of a knights banner... well my husband truly is my shining knight! This theme fits well with the poem I have for him - I know a few lines by heart - The Lady of Shallot by Alfred Lord Tennyson. A sad tale but such a wonderful love story with weaving included!

I made my first attempt here at Prairie Points which I first saw on Deanna's site and thought they were just lovely with her rolled edges and she kindly sent me the instructions. Thanks Deanna!

At close of needle I had attached the tassels to Cloth of Hearts to have a look at it overall and see what needs doing to complete it.

Happy stitching everyone, Gilly
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14 comments:

  1. ElizabethFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Oh, I LOVE this - just perfect - you are going to get a book out of your work before you're finished!xx

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  2. PennyFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    How very wonderful!

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  3. judeFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    great. there is a cloth heart epidemic!

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  4. A bird in the handFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    My compliments to your husband! I am impressed...

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  5. SuzannaFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    It's really lovely...has a 3-D effect...

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  6. StoryclothFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Elizabeth - well I hadn't thought of that- maybe one day when I have really developed my own style - but thank you very much!!! BTW congrats on your new blog- it is going to be great reading. Gilly

    Hi Penny - thankyou for visiting here. Gilly

    jude - hahaha yes and that is a good, good thing! Gilly

    Hi A bird in the hand - yes indeed - he is very impressive! Gilly

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  7. StoryclothFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Hey Suzanna- I'm glad you can see that a bit- I despair over my photographs. There is obviously a lot to be learned in that area of blogging. The cloth isn't really supposed to look 3D but it certainly does have a depth to it - glad something came through the pic. Gilly

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  8. Joe MadlFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    what terrific fun! i love this, and the story behind it. i am such a mushy romantic myself, when given half the chance. i'm quite sure he'll enjoy it as much as you enjoyed creating it! thank you for sharing this with us!

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  9. StoryclothFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Hi joe - well said - yes! romance is fun - such cool fun! Gilly

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  10. tFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    how sweet.... this cloth is so meaningful.

    xt

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  11. Clare WassermannFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    this is so lovely - one sews love into the cloth no?

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  12. gerfilesFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Lucky man, your shining knight... - + thank you for your kind remarks about my work on Jude´s blog...!

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  13. KarenFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    that is so sweet what your husband did but I think I would have laughed too!!

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  14. Deb GFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Really like this... The Prairie points add a lot here.

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