... or go back to paper, nice, easy paper....I can finish a paper CJ entry in 1-2 days, these fabric ones take 2-3 WEEKS!But that does mean a lovely feeling of satisfaction once it is finally done
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :)
just like that :)
It didn't help that I decided to do this one entirely by hand not machine, but I figured I needed the practice if I am ever going to speed up....
This is an 8x8" quiltie for Wisher's book.
It started with the harlequin pattern which I embroidered in very sparkly gold thread on black cotton fabric with a music print, and then I built the rest around it in a similarly regal stylee.
Very unusual colours for me but I like how it (eventually!) came together
My by-hand zigzag stitch is painful to look at, it looks like I was drunk when I did it lol
In my defence though, it is really difficult to get a little tiny needle to come up through loads of layers of fabric, batting, and heat-and-bond, and actually emerge where you wanted it to!
Beautiful and regal, indeed ! Question - What is the rush ? If it takes two or three weeks but gives that much satisfaction and a gorgeous result, why isn't that just the time it takes ? Just a thought related to my own expectations on myself and to my word for 2009 - Release. Please ignore if it sounds absurdly "granola" of me (you you have that term over there ? You know, kind of goody-goody, wheatgerm, extra-organic, extra green of me !;-) ) !
ReplyDeleteI'd usually totally agree, but this is for a collaboration and should have gone in the post 10 days ago! :D
ReplyDeleteAnd also, while I've been working on this, all my other collaborative commitments have been piling up alarmingly.....
Sarah - fab as always - lovely work:)
ReplyDeleteLove the piece.......what a labour of love, don't think I would have the patience (although I can enbroider and sew, and crochet and knit....) !!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece....and to completely sew by hand is patience itself - Dont go back to paper just yet,as Im loving your new fabric work!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work Sarah!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece. I like the textural quality and the composition very much.
ReplyDeleteIt may take a long time, but it's absolutly STUNNING, and i'm sure whoever its for will appricate it greatly.I know i would. x
ReplyDeleteYou did zig zag by hand? Nutcase! The page looks absolutely fantastic, the rich colours are gorgeous and I love the beading details!
ReplyDeleteThe end result is stunning though!
ReplyDeleteI have left you a little summat on my blog:)
xx
this is amazingly beautiful and handwork! WOW! Melinda
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece. It looks like love went into every stitch! so glad I found your blog through OWOH
ReplyDeleteCindy