Monday, June 2, 2014

GEOMETRIC

 


I instantly thought of thread play when I heard the title Geometric. I love the look of zentangles and find it relaxing to draw them. This also reminds me of Spirograph, bringing back those childhood memories.

It is 8" by 8" with free motion quilting using a silk batting.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Geometric

I started this project with no ideas in my head, but this is what transformed.

This is how it got started....a simple 9 patch.....then a little cutting, sewing, cutting and sewing...
I've had these beads a long time and had so much fun adding them to my project.




Geometric




It was my turn to pick the word, so it is Geometric. Then life interfered, and I couldn't remember all the designs that were in my head, so I came up with a new one.

It is 12" by 12" and worked on wool. The stitching is done in perle cotton and embroidery floss using stem stitch and chain stitch. 



















Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Spring, Naturally

After the winter we've had in NE, I knew my piece for the natural theme would relate to spring.  


Can't wait for my daffodils to bloom!

Photo transfer on silk.
Braid made with the Diva Kumihimo Loom.
Hand painted fabric.
8 inches square


Natural

The word this time is Natural which to me always means something that is growing. The flower is dimensional petals in a suede. The center is a button. The background is a cotton sunprint. The binding is a stripe I found in my stash with a metallic gold through it.

jelly belly



 Rose-breasted Grosbeak is my Nature entry. 
 I love this bird.  
The Grosbeak visits during the thick of summer.


He comes to the seed feeder with his family, shares the seeds and helps them eat.
But if I put out a jelly cup, he shares a little and eats most himself.


Once finished with his treat he gets right to his music.
He'll sing for you well into the evening.
I look forward to spending time outside, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.

You may find more nature photos on my blog site here.