Let’s pause and talk about the pattern I used to mark the stitching lines. To learn more about the types of patterns available and the process of choosing images please read Fabric Collage How to Begin blog. I work with many wildlife photographers and have permission to use lots of images.
These colorful parakeets are dear to me as they’re not really native to Florida, but live in large flocks after escaping from a pet shop. I watch them chattering in the palm trees outside my deck. They cannot seem to stay quiet and sound like they’re all talking at the same time. This piece is aptly entitled, “Liberated,” as they’ve happily escaped.
Tanzanian Tango Part 3: After I hand-embroidered the French knots, I snipped apart bridal lace and lace I had created previously using the thread-painting technique to imply larger splashes. I worked slowly avoiding all of the French knots to avoid breaking the needle…
Textile illustrations are created in stages utilizing a variety of techniques. Part 2 When creating water, I often use metallic threads to add shimmer. Metallic threads can be very tricky to work with and I use a spool cover made of netting to keep them from tangling.
Textile illustrations are created in stages utilizing a variety of techniques. Part 1 of this blog will take a look at the process of creating, “Tanzanian Tango.”
Together we will be sewing items to be distributed to children in: Homeless shelters, Hospitals, Pregnancy Centers & Social Service Centers.
CAPE FOR KIDS is designed to help needy children feel special.
PROJECT LINUS is a worldwide project to assist the Homeless.
