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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

A Swap

I was in a mini fabric collage swap on A Swap For All Seasons, and B was my swap partner. You can check out her blog here.
B sent me this:


Isn't it so cute? I love the words, and since I often have problems with sleeping, I'm hoping this will help resolve that, and be a talisman  for a wonderful night's sleep.
 I like all the layers, the seed beads on the flowers, and the floating sequins that add a bit of sparkle. I love the colour scheme, the movement in the piece, and how it all fits together beautifully. Thanks, B! 



Here's what B received, on Valentine's Day:







Beginning with a base of quilted fabrics in earth tones, I added a layer of lace sunflowers, hand-painted with acrylic paints, which leant a nice metallic sheen. I put in two small, white tatted flowers, then covered all with a layer of bronze organza. Buttons became the sunflower centers, and french knots were added to the tatted flower's centers. A yellow, square 'crystal' adorns the button centre of the largest sunflower for bling effect.




This pic on a different angle shows the sheen of the paint, and the organza.






One of  Nicki Lee's hand-dyed lace dragonflies is hovering over the flowers. His eyes glisten as green faceted crystals shine in the sun.


B had said she liked my tatting, so I created a two-toned brown, tatted flower in the lower left corner, using the fancy picot stitch. Then, on a loosely braided stem, I added a free-floating woven picot leaf. It adds another layer of dimension to the piece.


A tawny-brown, 'suede' yarn is sewn around the outside of the collage, and extends for a hanger.


On the back, I added a paper, hand-painted heart trimmed with gold and sewn to red felt, adding a little message for my swap partner.





I'm so happy that B likes her fabric collage! I had a lot of fun creating this piece. Since this was my first fabric collage, I was pleased with how it turned out.



What have you been creating?

Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz

12 comments:

  1. The collage you received is lovely. I, too, like the way it flows. She did a beautiful job for you. I think yours is special, too. I love the idea of the acrylic paints and the little heart on the back. I made mine double sided so had to make a tag rather than signing it on the back. I really like the way you did yours, and I think it turned out just precious. Genie

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  2. Thank you Genie! I think it was brilliant of you to make a two-sided collage! And your tag is so cute! Hugs

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  3. What great fun to do a fabric swap. I really like both of these pieces. Happy swapping...

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  4. It was a lot of fun, Createology! Thank you. Hugs

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  5. Hi Suz-
    So lovely collages- I love them both- and they would be so nice together----- if one was not at your friends house, now :)
    Suz, there have not been any post yet! just that you don`t think-I`m not writing back, dear.
    Week-end hugs from Dorthe

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  6. Thank you, Dorthe! I hope it arrives, soon. It seems to be taking a long time. Happy weekend!

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  7. Both the swaps are gorgeous Suz - first time you've made a fabric collage eh? - the girl did very well, I must say!

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  8. Well, as you know, Val, I've done some ATC's and a small fabric piece, but nothing with quite so many layers, before. I suppose a fabric ATC could be considered a collage, and, if so, then this wouldn't be my first. Hmm. But I'm pleased with it anyway. Thanks and Hugs

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  9. These are lovely, I love using organza, can't believe it's your first!

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  10. I suppose that, having done some fabric ATC's, I really have done sort of a collage before, but just not with as many layers. I had fun, though. Hugs

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  11. Beautiful job Suz! I haven't done much in the way of a collage yet but you inspire me to do so.

    Hope you are doing well - spring is just around the corner (hopefully!)

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  12. Thanks Nicki Lee! I had fun creating this collage, and I think you do collage with your layered laces every time you embellish a CQ block! I do hope you're right about spring, as I'm tired of the ice and snow. Hugs

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