But first, here's "Erosion" all framed up. (I'm hoping that bottom right edge will "fall" otherwise, I'll have to take it back to the framer!)
Along the same lines, I am considering:
As my next hand-stitch project.
ASIDE: by the way, although I mentioned in the fall that I was conducting leaf experiments - I never posted about the results. I was testing different methods to preserve fallen leaves - by far, the easiest and least ecologically harmful method was using gel medium on them, which leaves them nice and pliable (as you can see here, I even have them pinned); reconstituting leaves didn't work enormously well, although the middle one on the right hand side is one such reconstituted leaf (i.e. it was dry and crumbly, I soaked it in water for a few days and then slathered on the gel medium); and next time, I will definitely use matt gel medium. END OF ASIDE.
And then I'm considering some version of this - or possibly, just random abstract shapes cut out and placed all over it, or even MORE randomly -just hand stitch the dog out of it. (Which frankly, I am leaning towards but am a little skeered of.)
Help me make a decision?
I loved the framed piece but I am bit surprised the framer didn't say anything about the LR edge (???). The leaves are amazing. I will try this myself (after the snow melts - smile). I LOVE the last piece, very exciting. I am just concerned about over using your hands (that's the Mom part of me). I'd follow my heart. When you do, the end result is always fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteKit, for that last piece, I see a face in it. I'd 'stitch the dog out of it' but bring out that interesting, somewhat wonky face. I'll send you a private email...
ReplyDeleteI see a face too.
DeleteI too see a face - and I would love to see what you do with it? Lots and lots of handstitching sounds VERY interesting !!
ReplyDeleteThe piece looks good framed and I hope that you can resolve the bottom right issue. That is a great tip for preserving leaves.
ReplyDeleteI too can see a face in the final piece and would love to see plenty of stitch on it.