I'm into catch up for 2012. Have just had access to 8 tea chests sealed in 1962 and unopened since, from my grandmother's house. Apart from the hilarious newspapers and remembered childhood bits and pieces, this material (linen) and a variety of plastic beads caught my eye so I used them for my dotty alphabet. The letters are painted in gold on the linen and gel pens used to trace the circles. I sewed the beads onto the linen and mounted them on mount- board scraps after fringing. Heather Courtis
This is so clever and it's going to be a great memory keeper when it's done! Glad you are able to join us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to honour your grandmother's memories and treasures. It looks like the start of a beautiful alphabet Heather.
ReplyDeleteIt must have been so exciting to delve through the chests. What a great idea to use these for such a creative purpose.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story - and great outcome. I love the beads and the fabric (and your letters and dots are lovely too!)
ReplyDeleteLove the whole concept. Great memories are incorporated into these delightful letters.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find and a great way to use some of the beads.
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