as some of you may know, i was blessed last week or so with not one, but TWO books from the pulp redux collaboration in the same day. i received lisa jurist’s book from kim palmer in austrailia, and i received lisa sarsfield’s book from debbie price-ewen in new zealand. since i’m the last to work on lisa jurist’s book, i decided that i should start out with lisa sarsfield’s book entitled “labyrinth”.
i haven’t done much yet, but this is what i accomplished this weekend, or the part i’m willing to share so far. i won’t give away my plans for the book, of course, but within my pages there will be a removable inner book. here are some peeks at that…
first, the first two inner pages. here i have hand stitched a classical 7 circuit labyrinth. i did the stitching rough on purpose as i liked the little loops and tangles that came from the “imperfection”. on the right, a small booklet within the book (that will go within the main book) explains the history of the classical 7 circuit labyrinth.
here is a detail of the hand stitched labyrinth. my fingers got a bit grumpy after awhile — i’m not the best or most patient stitcher in the world and after about 3 or 5 hours they stung a bit. but it was well worth it! four strings for every stitch — that was part of the time (and i did say i’m a slow sewer, right?).
on the right of this page, i attached seven vintage beads and buttons to reinforce the seven aspect of this particular labyrinth.
this is an utterly crap and shadowy photo of the second page spread. this is a variation of the roman labyrinth which the left hand side explains. i’m a little embarrassed. the stitching on this was initially perfect. as in no lines were askew. i sewed it onto birds nest paper and after the fact thought that it needed a quick dunk in coffee. did it, wrung it out and poof, it dried all lame. should i redo it? be honest now. the lower right was the most effected area… and bottom. grr.
and this is the back cover of the book — a reflection of the roman labyrinth. i’m a horrible evening photographer — everything is shadowy and askew, but you get the general idea. i’ll post better photos when i’m done.
i will save the cover for later… mostly ’cause it’s not yet done. this is just a small portion of what is to come in lisa’s book so stay tuned!
update: a few hours later
okay, just got some WAY better photos and finished and photographed the cover. will post it all on wednesday or thursday, time permitting… just in case you want to peek back.
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26 September, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Lisa Sarsfield
OMG! I am almost to excited to type!! I LOVE it! Just love, love the stitched labyrinths and BIRDS NEST PAPER! Omg, please don’t let customs have issues with that! I love it, don’t redo it! It’s perfectly nesty and worn. MWAH! to you, you’ve made my night!
27 September, 2010 at 3:00 am
Dorthe
Just fantastic, I love your” inperfect” stiched labyrinth, makes it much more alive,-and well I see what you mean ,about the birds nest paper- came out a bit “dead”,- but the color is wow- and fantastic with the other side`s altered page- sooo beautifull, and very lovely mossy, all.
Hugs,Dorthe
27 September, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Kim
I think it’s perfect Alicia just as it is. The imperfection actually makes it better and I’m pretty sure you have captures Lisa’s love of naturals and a style that will speak perfectly to her just as it is!
27 September, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Seth
Sensational. That stitching is amazing and must have taken you forever.
28 September, 2010 at 12:35 am
Gaby Bee
Life was a little hectic here and I have to confess I have not visited your blog for quite a while … but today I thought it is high time.
These pages are fabulous. I agree with everyone else this imperfect stiched labyrinth is perfect just as it is. Your addition of the lace and fabric scraps at the base fit perfect!
The roman labyrinth on the birds nest paper is gorgeous too. I’m bet Lisa will be thrilled!
1 October, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Kerin Gale
I disagree with all the comments above you should rip it out and redo it.
: )
Actually you know I’d love it without even asking right?!?!?
xo
2 October, 2010 at 3:55 am
Samantha Marshall
Alicia,
These pages are amazing-I adore the labyrinths. STUNNING!!!
2 October, 2010 at 10:52 am
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13 October, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Debrina
How bizarre – I saw this post back when you posted to it and I thought I had left a comment? But I can’t see it here. Does that mean I was a slack bum anf commented only on the Pulp post? OMG, I’m so sorry! Well, I think you probably know, lovey, that I adore EVRYTHING you do and so it goes without saying that I also adore this! It’s just beautiful.