I took a wee break from Wedding Piece #2 to stitch November's HEX LABS choice (StitchMAP) of an owl. I had some difficulties using the heat and bond to secure the small felt pieces to the backing fabric. This led to some creative changes in how the owl was applied, and resulted in tatted toes rather than the satin stitched felt ones in the design, a different eye treatment, and a beak partially stitched leaving a portion of it raised. It adds to the dimensional look, I think.
Still, I'm pleased with the result, and it was a nice change from the beiges, white, and pale tones of the Wedding Piece.
I've begun stitching on the right side, adding curlicue branches, french knots and doodles to the casalguidi right angle
Still to come: bullions, stumpwork leaves, and woven picot leaves.
More stumpwork leaves in progress
The left side still needs a few more leaves and bead clusters
the big picture so far
Using card stock and two of my gelli plate prints, this card was created for a special lady. I like the way it turned out.
Hope you're having fun, creative days.
Thanks for visiting.
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Still, I'm pleased with the result, and it was a nice change from the beiges, white, and pale tones of the Wedding Piece.
I've begun stitching on the right side, adding curlicue branches, french knots and doodles to the casalguidi right angle
Still to come: bullions, stumpwork leaves, and woven picot leaves.
the big picture so far
Hope you're having fun, creative days.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
Lovely diverse things you have been doing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Penny! I do like to experiment with different mediums. It's such fun playing in my 'studio'.
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What a surprise to see your owl looking at me when I came to your blog - what fun! Of course you know how much I love your wedding project!!
ReplyDeleteThanks MA. It's those big eyes of his.....lol. Startles me, too. He was fun to stitch.
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Suz this wedding piece is an heirloom you are stitching with so much love and it is exquisite. OWLdorable little stitchery and your "fixes" are just right. Love the Bluebird card with such fun artsy elements. Creative Studio Playtime Bliss Dear...
ReplyDeleteSherry, there's not many things better than a cold winter's day spent in the studio playing with all my supplies! What fun. I'm so glad you like my creations. Thank you.
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Love the owl, my grand daughter is mad on them seems owls are the in thing at the moment
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching all the hours you have put in it already it's turly a master piece and heirloom to come.
Love the card
Margaret
Owls do seem to be very in these days, and this design was so cute I had to choose it above the other two choices. It was a nice break from the Wedding Piece, but I'm glad to get back to it. Thanks Margaret.
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Love your stump work! I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shirlee! I'm still new to stumpwork myself, but I am enjoying learning. I love the dimension it adds to an embroidered piece. Love your tambour work!
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You know I am a fan of yours and I super love the owl I pinned him soooo sweet!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like Mr. Owl, Mad! He was so fun to embellish.
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Your owl is gorgous, love the colour combo!
ReplyDeleteThank you Annet. I found a couple of threads I'd forgotten about when I searched my stash! ...lol....but they worked well for the owl. Many of the Hex Labs stitchings have been done with purple, so I guess I'm in a purple phase.
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Love the owl, and the way you made it your own . The wedding piece is coming along, I like to see your progress.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane. I was sort of pushed into making changes, but I had fun doing them. Putting my own stamp on what I create is something I always try to do, rather than always following directions. I've learned, though, a lot of ways NOT to do things.......lol!....and I've gotten into a few pickles that way. All part of learning for me, I think.
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Dear Suz, I love your wedding piece, what a stunning art piece,-
ReplyDeletethe little owl is so sweet and I love his toes, and new eyes .Your gelli prints are so wonderful, too.
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I like the way his toes wrap around the large branch so he looks as though he's either just settling down onto the wood, or preparing to stand up and take off. I shall be working on the Wedding Piece tonight, as well as a couple other projects. Happy creating, Dorthe!
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The wedding piece is coming along so beautifully,stump work elements adds beauty to the whole piece.I don't like owls but your owl looks sweet with the tatted toes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anita. The Wedding Piece is progressing slowly, but there is some progress. Hope to have more to show next time.
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your wedding piece has me in raptures....seriously. Cute owl, he made me smile...
ReplyDeleteOh, Karen, thank you so much! The owl was fun....the wedding piece has become a passion........
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I love your owl!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! I had fun stitching him.
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