I have been in a patchwork stone making sort of mood lately. These missing pieces stones are very labour intensive and quite finicky in getting them to fit together properly. I guess I have been up for the challenge. I appreciate working on one thing for a longer period of time rather than churning out more smaller items. The process has changed since I first started making them and I think they have become more artful along the way. Here is the stone I made for Rebekah's birthday. She really liked the piece that I screen printed in her favorite color, as well as all the liberty fabric circles.
We serve wooden plates with stones and flowers on our porch.
Rebekah begins her journey to the east coast on saturday. She got a new camera for her birthday so hopefully I will be able to share some pictures of her new ocean life. Of course she will be beach combing for special things to send home to mom.
A gull flew overhead while I was watching my youngest daughter's soccer game this evening and just as the sun was setting low in the sky. By the way have I told you how much I love my new camera.
your new camera is wonderful, but so are your eyes- you take such lovely photos!
i love that patchworked stone. so many layers and details.
Posted by: melissa | July 27, 2010 at 10:43 PM
i'm wondering if you've ever attended, taught at, or been approached to teach at the Squam Art Workshop in New Hampshire?
http://www.squamartworkshops.com/
i continue to be inspired by your crochet stones... and luv the patchwork design used in the birthday stone for your daughter. beautiful! thanks for sharing the photos (looks like you and your new camera have become fast friends!)
Posted by: Barb | July 27, 2010 at 11:36 PM
I love these little stones so very much. They make my heart fill up...
Posted by: Kit | July 28, 2010 at 01:41 AM
Those stones are breathtaking and worth all the extra effort. Rebekah will treasure every stitch made by her mama.
Looks like your new camera is performing very well for you.
Posted by: joanie | July 28, 2010 at 02:39 AM
I think I will return to this very post again & again. It is so overwhelmingly beautiful - it is exactly the kind of inspiration I need. I cannot thank you enough. Carolina
Posted by: The Muse of The Day | July 28, 2010 at 09:21 AM
Amazingly gorgeous. Magical stone. Enjoy seeing your process. Slow craft, like the slow food movement!
Posted by: Lovely World | July 28, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Extraodinary stone and work by mama for her lovely daughter! It makes my heart sing :)
Posted by: brionie williams | July 28, 2010 at 11:20 AM
those are gorgeous! really, really nice work!
Posted by: chelsea | July 28, 2010 at 11:29 AM
I {heart} these stones that you make. :)
Posted by: Kelly | July 28, 2010 at 05:17 PM
Wow, this is spectacular! I love the combination of different crochet work and different fabrics. Really beautiful.
I came here to tell you that I tried crochet covering a stone: http://www.fuoriborgo.com/fuoriborgo/2010/07/floral-urchins.html
I did not expect to find so much more inspiration! Off to find another stone:) Thank you Margaret!
Posted by: Francesca | July 29, 2010 at 12:43 AM
I have just discovered your lovely blog via Dottycookie and I'm overwhelmed by the beauty of your photographs. The stone is delightful.
Posted by: Gina | July 29, 2010 at 03:26 AM
I hopped over here from DC too. This is absolutely stunning work. The combintaion of crochet and fabrics is perfect.
Posted by: Emma | July 29, 2010 at 04:50 AM
beautiful photos margie - you should do a blurb book - I would buy one.
xx
Posted by: arounna khounnoraj | July 29, 2010 at 12:19 PM
WOW. gorgeous!! :::
Posted by: tifanie | July 29, 2010 at 08:40 PM
I will just say that I love your stone work. I have borrowed 2 pics and show them on my blog. If you want me to remove them , just let me know.
Posted by: Lill Engström | August 01, 2010 at 03:03 PM