I used the 'sandwiches' that I made in response to the Needlefelt Challenge I blogged about a couple of posts ago.
I've a few bits left over, so this may develop into a 'Series'. Just in case, I've given them titles - this one is 'Hatchling'
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and this one is 'Hatchling, Reach for the Stars'
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I cut the motifs out of one of the 'sandwiches' and some left-over polyester suede. I bonded two open wing 'hatchling' motifs to the 'sandwich' I made with muslin then machine stitched over the top to add texture. I put a backing of felted washing up cloth on the 'sandwich' I made without muslin to strengthen it and give a quilted appearance and machine stitched over it, adding the polyester 'hatchling' to it, then I bonded the 'larva' motif to the stitched 'sandwich', and stitched on top of it. I added hand stitches to both pieces to add more texture.
8 comments:
Fantastic! The bottom one is my favourite because of the colours.
Great idea !
So much complexity with such a simple motif! They look joyful to me.
These are beautiful and yes, I think, you have a series here in the making. I have been enjoying your drawings they are really beautiful.
They really look nice. I like it when people take needlework to "modern" motifs such as bacteria. Your process sounds complicated, but the result is worth it.
Hi Kay, this is the only way I can contact you to thank you for that great URL. It did work for me the first time. I will also try this one. I had fun this afternoon, but don't know if I can use it. yet, why not it's just for fun. Have a look tomorrow night at DG.
I love them! They're wonderful and such great texture! I wish we could have "feel o vision" on the internet!
I've really grown quite fond of your bacteria hatchlings - especially the 'Reach for the Stars.'
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