Look what else I have made...... my canvas piece, except it's not going on a canvas. Honestly it is far too lovely and I don't want to blow my own trumpet but I just don't think it belongs on a canvas and I can't bring myself to do it. So it will stay like this, not going in the shop but for sale none the less. It has sparked such inspiration for 'sparkle'. Now I have in mind lots of these, all different, displayed on a huge white background yet easy to remove if anyone wants to buy one, kind of like specimens in a museum. Now all I have to do is come up with a way of people getting them home (if they buy one) in one piece, something I can attach them to quickly yet will keep them flat. I normally stitch samples to card with little ties at the back. I don't think that would be practical though at a show, what do you think, any ideas? Lots and lots of pictures now for you to look at.
Now, if you look closely at the following pictures, proof I was up half the night! More text for my swaddling band. I am still so excited about this and I can't wait to get to the edge...I have plans.
Well I hope I haven't given you image overload, can you tell how much I love this piece? Have a great week, see you soon!x
17 comments:
Beautiful.
I love the look of white embroidered on white... it's simply heavenly!
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Is is possible to sandwich them between tissue paper then roll then around a tube? More tissue paper on the outside, tied up with a pretty ribbon. Just a thought.
PS I love your work and am working my way from the beginning.
Wonderful. and I can't wait for the egding, I love your edges!
So beautiful.
Lovely encrustation with the knots. I was wondering if you had thought of displaying your work against a contrast colour to allow each piece to really stand out from across a room?
It's magnificent, Karen.
Janice.
I love the little hexagons sewn together. Quite beautiful.
Stunning! You've outdone yourself again.... I just adore your work.
I also wondered if you could roll the pieces at the show around a tube or rolled cardstock.
This is very special! I still think you could do a piece like these on a wedding dress...a very special one ...
I can't even begin to contemplate the hours of work in these beautiful pieces.
Hello Karen, Your piece is extremely beautiful in everyway. Love it. Hugs Judy
it is awesome and I personally think you are nuts!! I've started playing around with pieced patchwork but nothing like this. I agree about the canvas, it's too special. Wish I had the money to buy . . . . maybe some day.
This piece really has a three dimensional appeal. I know lots of your pieces do, but this is begging to be touched. Good job there's no silk velvet in it or I might just have to come and steal it. It's really lovely Karen, and yes, I can tell how much you love it.
Thes are beautiful. Lots of work, but lots of love stitched in them as well.
I agree that these don't look right on canvas (canvas doesn't look elegant enough) but the basic idea could work. What about using a canvas frame but replacing the canvas (or covering it) with a special fabric like silk velvet or something similar. And if the corners are a problem, cover the edges with a band of ribbon or even a stitched band.
Jacqui (in Auckland, New Zealand)
No overload!!! I just ADORE those little hexagons.
Jacky xox
Gorgeous! just beautiful.
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