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A substitute 'vase' on Monday

I hope other IAVOM bloggers will forgive this makeshift post for today's vase.  I have had major problems with iPhoto over the past last few days which has meant I haven't been able to access any photographs, and I didn't manage to produce a vase either!  A bit of a weekend.  Anyway, my wizard son-in-law managed to solve the IT problem last night and I thought, as a substitute vase, I would show you a few floral illustrations and extracts from work in the marvellous May Morris exhibition currently showing at the Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh. https://dovecotstudios.com  May Morris was William Morris's daughter, a remarkable woman in so many ways, who produced the most exquisite work.



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  1. AlisonC16 December 2019 at 12:32

    It's very beautiful. I'm sure it was a wonderful exhibition.

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    1. the running wave16 December 2019 at 14:00

      It really is a cracking exhibition! Well worth reading up a bit about May Morris's life. She was no ordinary female! A

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  2. c16 December 2019 at 17:10

    It must be a delightful exhibition and it made me think of my late sister who I know woud have taken the opportunity to see it. I love William Morris designs and used to use his wallpaper designs (printed by Sanderson) until they became prohibitively expensive. I will read up about his daughter who I have not heard mentioned before.. Glad your IT problem has been fixed!

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    1. the running wave16 December 2019 at 21:08

      A really wonderful exhibition, and I do have lots more photos but had to hold back a bit for today's post! I think you will enjoy finding out about May Morris. She was some girl!

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  3. Kris Peterson16 December 2019 at 17:20

    All lovely images. Thanks for sharing them, Amanda!

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    1. the running wave16 December 2019 at 21:09

      Thank you Kris. Such a talented woman and an amazing use of colour too. Lovely! A

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  4. Magpie Sue16 December 2019 at 18:51

    Thanks for sharing these images! As a needle and textile artist I really appreciate them, and the woman who produced them.

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    1. the running wave16 December 2019 at 21:10

      Very glad you have enjoyed seeing them. All extracts from larger pieces of work, and all of them were very beautiful! Thank you for visiting the running wave too! Amanda

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  5. Stasher16 December 2019 at 21:29

    Great designs and exquisite embroidery.....the colours are perfect aren't they?

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