Sunday 25 August 2013

Sunday morning stitching ...

During my massive studio clean out I have rediscovered some pieces that have been stacked in a corner. This is a hand embroidered piece inspired by my trips to the Northumbrian Coast. It represents the sea and waves crashing against the beach. The shell is one I collected from the beach and is sewn onto a hand felted panel. The threads and wools used for the background are in beautiful colours of pale blues, lemons and a hint of lilac. There are some small iridescent sequins attached which sparkle as they catch the light like the surface of the sea. This is the first piece I have placed in my new etsy shop KMasonEmbroidery - a big leap for me - the shop is a WIP so bear with me whilst I learn the ropes ...

Thursday 22 August 2013

Tidy studio ...

Completed at last - Echoes of the Past - the first (hopefully) of a series of embroideries on sheers. This has been photographed in a window, the pic below shows it against a cream wall.

I have been very busy tidying the studio over the last few days after the chaos of getting ready for Art in the Pen. It's lovely and clean and fairly organised today which has obviously made it a more productive place for me to work as this piece has been waiting for me to finish it for a little while!

I met some really lovely people at Art in the Pen and received lots of comments about my work. I was also asked whether I would be prepared to run workshops. This is something I have been thinking of for a while. I will keep you posted when I have had chance to think a bit further and done a bit of research into what people might be interested in doing - free motion embroidery, hand embroidery, temari balls ... I have posted a photo below - what do you think?

 

 

Saturday 17 August 2013

Art in the Pen - day 1

Setting up - my pen at the auction mart ready to be transformed into a mini gallery ...

A few hours later with the assistance from my two fab helpers ...

A great day at Art in the Pen today - such lovely comments about my work - and a whole auction mart filled with the most amazing creativity. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow!

 

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Last minute preparations ...

3 days till Art in the Pen - I was going to take you a photo of the studio today but its utter chaos in there - the floor is full, the work table is full, there is stuff everywhere!! Last minute preparations (panic stations) are underway and I am working my way through a long checklist - the basket in the photo has some fish and houses to hand stitch together this evening then I am just about there I think.

Sunday 11 August 2013

Sunday evening stitching ...

I am very late with this post today ... Sorry!! Two pictures of the latest addition to my house collection, the first shows the houses with their little lights inside and the second how they look in the dark. Antique lace and vintage paper appliqué with free machine embroidery and hand stitch.