On this piece I experimented with some new background surface design - building up layers of fibers and stitching mixed with Shiva paintsticks and hand-stitching. The combination of even machine stitching against the scattered, uneven hand stitching creates even more surface interest than in some of my previous pieces.
I also played with some hand-dyed lace, used as appliqued leaves for the Rose - which is also extra-special, created from special silk ribbon in variegated reds using ribbon-embroidery (classic spider-web rose).
I pulled out "all the stops" on this piece, because I knew it would be a treasured keepsake - a very special gift - and I wanted it to be worthy of the occasion it commemorates for its new owner.
In the photos you'll see so many different techniques - those mentioned above, plus many more embellishment and surface design and art quilting techniques - this was truly one of those pieces for me that was difficult to stop - as I realllly enjoyed this theme and the creative freedom I was given - this is truly "my style" art quilting : )
Finished piece measures aprox 30" wide:
The Little Prince is tending to his Rose....
Ribbon-Embroidered Rose with hand-dyed lace leaf applqiues:
"Falling Star" - Fairy Frost Fabric appliqued and surface-embellished with Shiva Paintstiks, with trailing tendrils of metallic mesh - outline stitched by machine and by hand,
with hand-sewn twisted gold bugle beads:
Left: Extensive overstitching on sunrays, in variegated threads, then overpainted with fabric dye.
Right: "Orbits" and background planets created using fussy-cut swirly motifs from Van Gogh's "Starry Nights" commercially printed cotton fabric (purchased at Field's Fabrics!):
"Impressionistic" style background in variegated blues created
a perfect "Celestial" background for this "Little Prince" planet scene:
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Simply wonderful! Amazing...
ReplyDeleteI love the blue colours and the depth in the whole piece...
What a remarkably inspiring talant you are!
lovely as always! what did u end up using for the world?
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