Wednesday, August 15, 2012

arch i textiure

My challenge piece started out a few months ago as a piece for 'Balance' however I didn't get very far, before I was overtaken by another idea and this was left in the UFO box.
It was started after watching a Kelli Perkins workshop.  Yes, Kelli Perkins, Lisa, I was just uploading my picture when I saw your upload!.
I sketched these architectural elements, then painted them and added some bits of collage.  Then I printed them on fabric several times and patched them together so I had some nice frayed edges.  I free machined over my sketch lines, then went to town with hand stitching!
It's a bit hard to see the hand stitching in this photo, but it is pretty well covered.  In fact. I did so much hand stitching, I forgot all about quilting, so it is just backed with felt.
Hope you like it.  I sure enjoyed it.  Looking forward to seeing everyone else's!
Nearly bedtime here, and tomorrow I have a workshop, but hope to check in during the day.


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  1. LisaAugust 15, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Ha! Vicki! I love Kelli Perkins work! But I so love your interpretation of the challenge! I am so enthralled by all your bits of different techniques and how they all come together into one beautiful piece of art! Wonderful!

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  2. RenateAugust 15, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Oh Vicki! This is stunning. You have created a wonderful depth of field in this piece, and your stitching (which invited me for a closer look when I saw it in the upper border)adds a terrific texture to the piece. Your ability to incorporate numerous techniques from your toolbox into one piece is inspiring.

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  3. What Comes Next?August 15, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    beautiful! I always love to see how you incorporate all the little bits and pieces into one wonderful whole. Your stitching is fabulous - like Brigitte, I wanted to get up really close for a good look. I would love to see this piece in person to explore the texture and collaged bits.

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  4. JBAugust 15, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    The ethereal quality of this piece which incorporates hand stitching and sketching is just lovely. The stitches make the piece a real standout.

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  5. dutchcomfortAugust 15, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    It has a very ancient Greek feel Vicki! Love all the handstitching and sketching. Great Architecture piece!!!

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  6. GinaAugust 16, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    This is a beautiful piece Vicki! I admire your hand stitching, and you've created a lovely feel just as Judy said, 'ethereal' with how you sketched your ancient elements. Adding the modern print words in a random cut manner is just perfect!

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  7. BeverlyAugust 17, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Vicki, your piece immediately brought to my mind Grecian ruins I saw when traveling in Europe years ago. Love all the texture and interest the hand stitching adds- this really has a timeless, ethereal quality to it which I love.

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