Stuff...

This is not my work- but in making my journals, I want to incorporate machine and hand stitching onto my pages- just not as busy.

Interesting link

Just found this link to a fiber artist workshop online:

http://workshopontheweb.com/index.htm

Maggie Grey has written several books about fiber and embroidery including one that discusses Solvy.

Experiments

A few photos of in class experimenting with machine stitching on organza, loose weave hemp/linen, and heavy weight printing paper.


Two prints sewn together to form a nest around the egg.


Various fabrics layered and cut out to make windows to see what is hidden behind.

Evoke: my piece at the Surface Design conference

Needless to say, I had a fantastic time in Kansas City, Missouri, attending the Surface Design Association's conference, Off the Grid.

Here's Evoke, the piece I exhibited...it's an 18 inch square backed with a black cotton...