The main struggle with my daily photographs over the past week or so has been the relentless miserable weather. So plenty of images from indoors, trying to hunt down some colour. Because there's only so much rain sodden brown and grey I can stomach.
1. munching - Jan 12, 2. Ironing - Jan 13, 3. Threads - Jan 14, 4. heading out - Jan 15, 5. Bannisters - Jan 16, 6. Bathtime - Jan 17, 7. Mouse boy - Jan 18, 8. Heading out
Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
Now, did you want to know the answer to the riddle of the washing lines? On Saturday I went to Bath to a Janet Bolton workshop. We were asked to think about some personal inspiration for a textile picture and all that billowing laundry was mine.
I would show you my finished piece, but it isn't finished. And it's too grey for a work-in-progress shot even. And I'm not sure I like it very much. But the workshop was wonderful. And my picture may grow on me.
Wow, you lucky thing! I can't wait to see what you are working on, I'm useless at hand-stitching, and I get bored easily! Come on, lets see a corner!!
Posted by: raspberry | 20 January 2008 at 21:53
I just checked out a book of her work from the library! And here you are taking a class from her! I can't wait to see what you've made.
Posted by: meg | 20 January 2008 at 22:13
Your Saturday sounds like the perfect way to spend a day! Please show us what you made - please!!!
Lesley xx
Posted by: Lesley | 20 January 2008 at 22:35
Oh wow! I am sooooooooooooo jealous! A class with Janet Bolton????? You lucky lucky lucky thing! And I love washing lines recreated in textiles! I made one many years ago (and not very well) based on JB principles but then sold it and really wish now that I hadn't! It wasn't very good at all and the colours were much too bright but I still loved it! Can't wait to see what you have made!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 20 January 2008 at 23:10
Well, that wasn't what I was expecting - but what an adventure! You lucky thing! I hope we will get to see the finished article - I bet it's lovely.
Posted by: dottycookie | 20 January 2008 at 23:29
Oh how wonderful Ali. That more than makes up for the dull wet weather surely! I have been thinking in dabbling in some collage type creativity of late, so would love to see what you came up with. No pressure!
Posted by: lina | 20 January 2008 at 23:39
Sounds like a thoroughly nice way to spend a day even if you're currently unsure about the end result.
Know what you mean about the rain :)
Posted by: Joanne | 20 January 2008 at 23:43
Oh man, I would KILL to do a class with Janet Bolton! Can't wait to see what you made (and I bet it will grow on you!)
Posted by: kirsty | 20 January 2008 at 23:52
What a wonderful way to spend the day, I'm very envious!
Hope the weather improves so we can have a peep.
Posted by: French Knots | 21 January 2008 at 08:15
yes, the weather is poo and all mine have been indoors so far too x
Posted by: Zoe | 21 January 2008 at 09:35
oh it sounds fabulous, and I love your inside photos, those splashes of colour are a real joy today!
Posted by: driftwood | 21 January 2008 at 10:40
I've not heard of Janet Bolton, but it looks like a great workshop. Can't wait to see your results!
Love the photos -it's so grey here, they brightened the morning!
Posted by: Dragonfly | 21 January 2008 at 11:10
Wimped out of the knicker nicking then? Can't say I blame you - must be much nicer to do in the summer. Seriously, a Janet Bolton workshop sounds fabulous - can't wait to see what you've made. Take care. x
Posted by: Kitty | 21 January 2008 at 11:55
I'm really enjoying your photo series! You've got some great shots.
Posted by: June | 21 January 2008 at 12:21
I'm loving your photos and it's nice to see a bit of grey during our Summer. There was a really good clothes line quilt done for the doll quilt swap by an English blogger 'Florences Attic'. It's really cute and was my favourite of the swap. Can't wait to see your pic - I bet the class was brilliant!
Posted by: Louise | 21 January 2008 at 12:45
sounds like a great way to spend Saturday
thanks for the link to that fd flickr toy site - I'd been wondering how those little mosaics were made - and now I know!
Posted by: AnnieB | 21 January 2008 at 13:37
Can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday! I still haven't finished my Janet workshop piece - mine was a tree though! Please show yours!!!!
Posted by: Emma | 21 January 2008 at 13:45
see? told you she was quite an awesome character! And so unfairly talented.
Posted by: monica | 21 January 2008 at 14:30
see? told you she was quite an awesome character! And so unfairly talented.
Posted by: monica | 21 January 2008 at 14:30
Lovely photos! I've missed so many of your posts, looking forward to seeing your washing line project.
Kimx
I use that linen water for the ironing. almost makes it enjoyable!
Posted by: Kim | 21 January 2008 at 14:54
I love doing Janet Bolton stuff.
Take a look at the Mrs Noahs Quilt Along Flickr group, to see some Janet Bolton inspired work.
http://flickr.com/groups/341946@NZO?pool/
If for some reason I've mistyped any of the link, it's on the side bar of my blog. ~ Julia x
Posted by: weirdbunny | 21 January 2008 at 22:31
I love doing Janet Bolton stuff.
Take a look at the Mrs Noahs Quilt Along Flickr group, to see some Janet Bolton inspired work.
http://flickr.com/groups/341946@NZO?pool/
If for some reason I've mistyped any of the link, it's on the side bar of my blog. ~ Julia x
Posted by: weirdbunny | 21 January 2008 at 22:32
how wonderful! please, please show your work in progress!?
Posted by: emily | 22 January 2008 at 00:31
A washline is the one thing I'm requesting for Mothers' Day this year.
:-)
Posted by: nuttnbunny | 22 January 2008 at 00:43
I'm not familiar with Bolton, but I just googled her and she has a very interesting style. I hope you decide to share your work with us.
Posted by: Dallas | 22 January 2008 at 12:29
C'mon show us, pleeease! Can't wait to see it and now you've mentioned it you're going to have to!
Julia xx
Posted by: julia | 22 January 2008 at 13:57
Oh how lovely, I adore Janet Bolton's work, I have one of her books which I look through when I want to cheer myself up.
I certainly hear you on the grey weather thing! How much rain can be left?? Your images are great though and this is such a fun challenge, I have been taking my camera everywhere and I am getting a little braver about using it in public.
Posted by: Rebecca | 22 January 2008 at 20:08
oh cool, I went to a Janet Bolton workshop (in Bath!), must have been a couple of years ago now. I like your washing line inspirations, can't wait to see what you made, do finish it, I want keen on mine at first, but i carried on with it and was pleased with the end result (still not framed though, must get round to that!). remember to show us it here!
Posted by: hannah | 22 January 2008 at 21:14
Janet Bolton! How exciting for you! I'm sure your washing line is beautiful! And I know what you mean about this bloody grey weather. It's finally getting colder here so i wish for some more snow.
Posted by: Kajsa | 23 January 2008 at 12:12
can't wait to see what you have created and hope some sunshine comes your way soon.
Posted by: Tiel | 23 January 2008 at 22:57
love those photos! your january looked quite nice!
Posted by: sunny | 25 January 2008 at 02:23
i'm looking forward to see your new project.
Posted by: sacie | 25 January 2008 at 04:07
Can't wait to see what you made. Very envious of the fact that you had a crafting day out all by yourself.
Posted by: Simmy | 25 January 2008 at 14:54