Friday 24 January 2014

On my work table today ...

 

A diversion ... A fabric cuff to wear with my bright pink top - linen background with vintage fabric appliqué along with hand and machine embroidery. All topped off with a handmade button!

 

Monday 20 January 2014

Work in progress ...

An unexpected day away from my day job - poorly people here - so am taking the opportunity to work more with the tissue paper I coloured yesterday and thought I would share the stages ...

Tissue torn into shape and laid on background. Starting to lay threads ...

All threads in position ...

Ready for basting and embroidery to begin ...

My inspiration for this piece - a wonderful view on a beautifully sunny January day.

Sunday 19 January 2014

Sunday morning stitching ...

Aquarelle pastels - love the clear colours - this is the first stage in making a base for one of my embroideries. With a lot more hours work it will hopefully end up something like this ...

 

Saturday 18 January 2014

Three pieces ...

A peek at three pieces I have been working on over the last few weeks - they are based on our fields and the tracks and traces left by ourselves and animals. Free motion embroidery, hand embroidery and appliqué on waxed papers, vintage papers and lace.