Friday, May 23, 2025

Reasons for Tears, installation update

 

(Above:  Some of the individual handkerchiefs from my new installation, Reasons for Tears, drying on a makeshift clothesline in my sanctuary studio.  Click on any image to enlarge.)

The first few handkerchiefs stitched for this installation were done while I was relearning how to best stitch text on ultra thin fabric using an adhesive backed, water-soluble stabilizer.  I've got the process down now!  There are forty-two finished handkerchiefs but the list of grievances is growing daily.  

(Above:  Reasons for Tears in progress.)

I've put a temporary hold on this project.  Why?  Well ... I shared this installation on social media.  It included my address so that anyone could send another handkerchief for me to use.  Several people responded saying that they would mail a donation, but ... to be perfectly honest ... I don't know yet if all these nice people were serious.  Are there handkerchiefs winging their way to me in Cateechee?  I hope so but I also don't know how many might be coming. I'll wait a couple days to see what the postman brings!  Please scroll down to see a few of the ones that are ready for to be exhibited.







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