Mine certainly had a happy beginning, because I finally managed to get my grey piece done.
Grey is definitely a challenge for me, being a color I would never choose on my own. But I did not need to stretch too far out of my comfort zone doing this one, since I am working on a monochrome series which includes spirals and insects. The spirals representing the ongoing repetition of life and the insects being the most successful species on earth conquering life's challenges.
But - just to add a new element - I did incorporate hand applique this time, which I have never done before in this series.The silk fabric is really a grateful fabric when it comes to hand applique, the stitches just seam to disappear on their own.
The monarch butterfly is machine embroidered with it's wings added as 3-D features. The pattern is a design I digitized according to my own pattern.
Hi Barbara
ReplyDeleteYour tiny little orange addition on the binding is very clever!
Your work is really lovely. Thanks for dropping by my blog. Have you managed to visit the Prague Patchwork meeting yourself?
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