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When I don't know where to start I let the fibers When I don't know where to start I let the fibers fall and couch them where they land on the fabric. Suddenly the dull background fabric comes to life and begins to whisper in my ear. #couching #embroidery #textileart #fibreart #fiberartist #fibreart #fiberart
I made a rookie mistake and ruined my original ide I made a rookie mistake and ruined my original idea. I have kicked myself a few times but what's done is done and what remains is the opportunity to turn it into something else. Some people wouldn't show this sort of thing..major puckers because I didn't properly stabilize/hoop my work. But I own it and now am pondering how I can turn it into something else. I have an idea and if it works, great, and if it doesn't I will let it go I learned some things already...how I don't like filling stitches or appliques as much as much as other stitch work, and I will learn more as long as I keep trying. I can't grow if I am not willing to get back up after I fall down. It's the getting back up again that is the fertilizer for growth. #textileart #fiberartist #embroidersofinstagram #fibreartstaketwo #fleurwoodsonline #joyfulembroidery
My brain is stretching as I work in ways new to me My brain is stretching as I work in ways new to me to tell the story I want to tell. #textileart #fibreart #fleurwoodsonline #fibreartstaketwo #fabriccollage #handstitched #joyfulembroidery
I think encrusted embroidery is going to be one of I think encrusted embroidery is going to be one of those obsessive things that once you start you just can't stop, because why would you want to? I think I'm throwing everything but the kitchen sink at this, and I think it's all going to work. Yes it takes a long time but what am I in a hurry for? Nothing. I only want to enjoy the process. Enjoy the journey and enjoy doing this sort of work. I have a video over on YouTube showing more about how I got started on this process. https://youtu.be/3aN5GPiEgD4 and even though this one isn't finished yet, I'm already planning my next one. #encrustedembroidery #textileartist #textileart #fiberartistsofinstagram #fibreart #handstitched #frenchknotstitch #frenchknots #bullionstitch
I am at the beading stage of this as yet unnamed p I am at the beading stage of this as yet unnamed piece and that's exciting. I don't have to think much while I attach the beads so it is a good thinking time about what I have learned from this particular piece of art and it how it might apply to future work. I realized how much I love making big knots with Perle 5 and 3 and how I don't think I will ever tire of feather stitch or couching. #featherstitch #frenchknots #fiberartistsofinstagram #textileartist #couching #fiberartist #textileart
I have had to remind myself of a few things lately I have had to remind myself of a few things lately. Things like being true to myself and not trying to force myself where I don't really want to go. Also that just because I can do something it doesn't mean I should do it and learning rules so we can break them in our art can sometimes be a very good thing. Starting my final project for #joyfulembroidery with #fleurwoodsonline over at #fibreartstaketwo . #textileartist #fiberartistsofinstagram #fibreart #fibreartist #embroideryisart
I am sinking into texture, meandering around the k I am sinking into texture, meandering around the knots and fibers and colors. I am letting go of shoulda, coulda, woulda and holding on to the list of needs my soul is giving me. I am turning my back on the pressure I keep piling on myself, pressure to be something, someone I foolishly think the world demands and, instead, stepping into the light that is this moment right now, who I am meant to be. This is me. Who are you?
Step one in my mossy piece is complete. On to the Step one in my mossy piece is complete. On to the next part. EDITED TO ADD I have NO idea why the color is so very off. It is green. all green #frenchknots #frenchknotstitch #slowstitch #stitchersofinstagram #handstitched #embroidersofinstagram #embroidery #makeartjustbecause
French knots of any kind are great for filling and French knots of any kind are great for filling and making texture. It doesn't matter if they're messy or neat or combination of both. I love them all. #textileartist #fiberart #frenchknots #fiberartist #textileart #frenchknotstitch #handstitched #embroidery #embroideryart #embroidersofinstagram #embroideryisart
In progress. Now I need to decide how much farther In progress. Now I need to decide how much farther I want to take this project. I think it's a vessel, or it could be a journal cover, or it could become something else. It started as an experiment and keeps evolving into something more. #textileart #textileartwork #slowstitch #stitchersofinstagram #makeartjustbecause #fiberart #featherstitch #fernstitch #frenchknots #frenchknotstitch
I've been playing with purple all day today. #han I've been playing with purple all day today. #handstitched #embroidery #textileartist #textileart #fibreart #fiberart
A friend gave me some purple yarn ( thanks Beth) a A friend gave me some purple yarn ( thanks Beth) and they are all perfect for adding chunky French knots to this purple piece. In the past I never would have thought of stitching with anything except floss. Silly Susan. #thread #textileartist #textileart #fiberart #fiberartist #fibreart #fiberartistsofinstagram #makeartjustbecause #stitchersofinstagram
Playing in purple. No plan so we will see where it Playing in purple. No plan so we will see where it takes me. Some days are like that. Or weeks even. Lately I am trying to be more conscious of not letting myself approach burn-out. I mean I don't want to even get close. (Been there, done that, not very fun.) So I am listening to my body and it tells me sit and stitch. Let things go. And so I do. #textileart #fiberart #fibreart #textileartist #fiberartist #fiberarts #purple #stitchlover #embroidery
Another one of my favorite stitches. Easy to do cu Another one of my favorite stitches. Easy to do curves and fill in edges. I just finished this cover and realized that I need to start something new for random stitching in the evenings. I have a lot of projects that need some beads and backing but nothing left that needs tons of stitch. Gonna have to fix that. 😀 #fernstitch #handstitched #embroideryart #embroidery #needleandthread #textileartist #textileart
What IS a JUST BECAUSE BOOK? You might have hear What IS a JUST BECAUSE BOOK? You might have heard the term and then wondered what the heck it meant. Well I am a recovering perfectionist which means I was all about following the crowds and the rules and trying to not just do what everyone else was doing, but to do it PERFECTLY. And you know what happened? It took all the fun out of creating. Everything was a struggle and nothing made me happy. Not until the day I gathered up a bunch of scraps of fabric and threads and lace that were piled on a corner of my desk and I turned them into a little book. Not a journal to write in or an art journal or a gift or an anything. Just a little book made from little scraps that gave me a pocket of joy. You can watch a short little video about them here: https://youtu.be/2tFqQkVquvk #justbecausebook #handmadebooks #handmadebook #useyourscraps #textileart #textileartist #fibreart #fibreartist #littlebook #littlebooks
Thank YOU for connecting with me. Thank YOU for connecting with me.
True confession. I wasn't having a lot of fun work True confession. I wasn't having a lot of fun working on these pages until I started the bullion knots. Then everything started to come together. I know there's more French knots and bullion knots to go before I can start the beading. Oh and the cover.
I have no idea where I'm going with this piece. Bu I have no idea where I'm going with this piece. But I'm okay with that. And I'm really happy that I feel confident now or at least a little more confident than I used to, when I get myself into these situations. This is what happens when you work without a plan and it's my favorite way to work, even if it makes me a little bit crazy. Sometimes. I forgot how small these pieces are, not even quite five by seven inches. I forgot that they were going to go into a book. I forgot everything except that I was having a good time stitching and that's what it's all about for me. #textileartist #textileart #fiberartist #fiberart #fibreart #fibreartist #featherstitch #slowstitch
Feeling the pull of neutrals for a little while as Feeling the pull of neutrals for a little while as I work on the inside pages for a little triptych book. There are a couple of videos over on YouTube of the process. #textileart #slowstitch #embroidery #fabricbook #textileartist #fibreart #fiberart #fibreartist #fibrearts
Playing with ideas. Playing with ideas.
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