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August sketchbook exchange , a bit late to post ...the theme was Fruit and Fruit trees.
I chose Averrhoa Carambola or commonly called the Starfruit ,this sketchbook belongs to @millionlittlestitches .. beautiful handmade sketchbook

#sketchbookexchange_ibas2026
#indianbotanicalartsociety
#sketchbook

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Tall Tales and Short Stories: An Anthology from the Nilgiris brings together the voices of thirteen writers of the Coonoor Book Club

The collection uses the Nilgiri hills not merely as a backdrop but as an active presence that shapes the lives, emotions, and experiences of its characters. Through eighteen distinct stories, the anthology explores the complexities of community, memory, isolation, and belonging while weaving together elements of mystery, folklore, and the supernatural. The interplay between everyday life and the unexplained, along with the blurring of reality and imagination, creates a rich literary landscape that invites readers to reflect on how places hold histories, secrets, and enduring human stories.

The authors:
Frances Darwin @instafrani
Theresa Varghese
Sridhar Doss
Nina Varghese
Ram Kumar @kumar1391
Stanley Varghese
Nimi Kurian @nimikurian
Daksha Bhat @dakshabhat
Rajesh Thomas
Johnny John @jjohnj
Shernaz Sethna
Anita Devaram @anitamathias5
Maya Sara Matthew @millionlittlestitches

You may procure a copy of the book from the publisher.

https://www.ukiyotoindia.com/product-page/tall-tales-and-short-stories?srsltid=AfmBOopjOvx9OQOJm9OSNtIp-8VU1inAq4Vkf4PlDh9BOuzAspAECv5IEqU

Also available on Amazon.

#CoonoorBookClub
#TallTales&ShortStories
#anthology

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Tall Tales & Short Stories. An anthology by the members of Coonoor Book Club

#coonoorbookclub

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This Time Capsule began with Maya Sara's (@millionlittlestitches/ @mayamatthew) work and a photograph of her ancestors. While contemplating the threads that connect generations, I found myself returning to a set of embroidered necklaces my maternal grandmother made for me during my adolescence. Those treasured objects found their way into the collage, transforming it into a fiber piece and weaving an unexpected dialogue between memory, ancestry and handwork.

Let me introduce Maya Sara in her own words:

"As a Fiber Artist nestled in the serene heights of the Nilgiri Mountains (India), my practice is shaped by a background in Fine Arts and Textile Design, as well as my experience teaching Basic Design and Textile courses.

Rooted in sustainability and inspired by the resourcefulness of traditional Indian craft, I transform garment off-cuts into fiber books, quilts, garments and accessories through hand embroidery, patchwork and appliqué. I also explore crochet, hand knitting and eco-dyeing.

Mending, repurposing and recycling guide both my work and daily life. The slow, meditative nature of these techniques allows me to create deeply personal pieces inspired by the wildlife, changing seasons and garden surrounding my mountain home. Though I live in relative isolation, I remain connected through social media, my book club and conversations with friends and family.'

Her art reflects sustainability, creativity and interconnectedness, inviting others to consider their relationship with the world around them.

#TheEchoOfTime
#ThreadsOfMemory
#TextileNarratives
#SlowMadeStories
#CollageAndThread

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The internet truly is a maze of the good, bad and ugly. Amidst the chaos, here’s some cool stuff I’ve loved seeing this week!

1 - @fish.latte’s ode to their mother’s cooking

2 - @kaapi_stained’s work from 2023 for @/withlove_masalachai

3 - A beautiful hand-sown and embellished kimono bade my @millionlittlestitches

4 - “Listening Otherwise” by @wip_labs held at @ceptuniversity1 and @kanoriacentre late last week

5 - “Text is King” by Experimental History on Substack. Fabulous essay illustrating the ups and downs of reading and how we’ve interacted with media over the years

6 - by @jitbiswa

7 - “Puerta a la vida (Door to life)” by Lore Mondragón

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Today we are featuring Maya Sara Matthew @millionlittlestitches, a fibre artist based in Coonoor, India.
Maya's practice brings together different stitching and quilting techniques reflecting on our world from the Holy land to Palestine. We are sharing some of her beautiful works here:
1. Maya's 300 square inch textile piece made for @aninchforeach - an ongoing collaborative quilted memorial banner representing every Palestinian life lost with one square inch
2. Pilgrimage Quilt (work in progress) - this quilt is a reflection of Maya's experience of visiting the Holy Land bringing together various elements from cypress trees to tatreez embroidery.
3. This piece was a part of the I Am Woman project, a collaborative artwork by 60 women curated and stitched by Holly Searle which builds a woman with the experiences of other women.

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📣 Here's the latest ATCs made for ATC August (see many more on our feed!!)

& a big HOORAH! to everyone participating 🙌🥳

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ATCs featured in this post:

1. @bevscreativepath
2. @millionlittlestitches
3. @hecubadesign
4. @collage.twentythree
5. @blackheart_collage
6. @artistinresidence487

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Want to join in the ATC AUGUST fun?

It's never too late!

You can make as many (or as few) Artist Trading Cards as you like during the month of August. There is an optional daily prompt list for those that enjoy that. But there are no rules, just fun!! Make one, make many.

Use hashtag #ATCaugust & TAG YOUR PHOTO with @mini.collage.collective

😁👉 And remember: there will be an optional swap at the end of the month—and an OPEN CALL for all ATCs made to be a part of the official printed catalogue ❤️ stay tuned!

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ATC August is a month-long creative challenge dedicated to making daily Artist Trading Cards.

Join in the fun and share your miniature masterpieces with a vibrant community of artists!

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#minicollage #artisttradingcard #kolajart #artisttradingcards #collageanalógico #collage #pariscollagecollective #atcard #miniatureart #handcutcollage #dadaism #collagesurrealist #artforbreakfast #artchallenges #contemporary #boldart #analogcollagecommune #dadaart #edinburghcollagecollective

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✨Last month’s 15k giveaway turned into something truly special - a feast of stories, memories, and flavours.

🍛We asked which thaali you identify with, and you answered with heart: sharing snapshots of everyday thaalis, festive spreads, and meals that feel like home.

Here’s a glimpse of some of your beautiful, personal thaalis, each telling its own story - the winning entries, and a few others that stayed with us!

👥As our community grows richer and more diverse, it feels even more special to get to know each of you through your food. Thank you once again for plating up a piece of yourselves!

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Lovely work by @millionlittlestitches submitted for feature ✨

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🎉 WE HAVE OUR WINNERS! 🎉
A big thank you to everyone who took part in InHERIT’s 15K Giveaway - your enthusiasm blew us away! The results are in - and we have our winners!

@hifzahaq_ @sakura.wabisabi @millionlittlestitches @k_kusum06 @tisshreejita you’ve received a dm from us for the next steps! ⭐️ Big Congratulations again, and a huge thank you to everyone who shared with us their story through their unique thaalis.

This milestone was just the beginning. Stay with us as we keep celebrating stories, heritage, and everything in between.

🌸 We’ll be sharing some of your stories soon - stay tuned!

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Four zines
📪HOME SWEET HOME by Maya Sara Matthew, India
📷 PICTURE THE SCENE by Claire Trinidad, Gibraltar
🐈‍⬛ OSHAKAN* by Arevik, Armenia/Belgium
♦️ IN A SALT ROOM by Gabriella Chipol, Gibraltar/UK

* = formatting by @ruthineburton

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Four zines
🐓WELARO, WHERE WILD THINGS WANDER by Maya Sara Matthew, Coonoor India
🚦ALMOST HOME* by Deborah Ariyo, Nigeria/ USA
🥻HOMELY EMOTIONS* by Preeti Sharma, Delhi India
☕️COFFEE by Beth Molla, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

* = @ruthineburton formatting 🙏

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