I've been working on some Flower Gardens that will eventually be framed. These are a bit bigger than the framed 5" x 5" ones previously created. So for the past few days, creating the bits and pieces needed for these small art pieces, from threads and organza, have taken up a chunk of my time.
In this photo, I've hooped green organza and free motion stitched small irregular pieces to use as foliage. I do like the spring action hoops for quick release. These can be purchased quite inexpensively. I believe, mine came from Wal Mart.
I use trays to put project pieces on. As you can see, some of the tools needed are in easy reach. Besides that, I can carry them from room to room, depending where on where I wish to work.
 |
| Cut out stitched pieces from organza |
|
|
|
Small flower pots were drawn on fabric, stitched, cut out and machine appliqued to a background.
I put a temporary mat over the background to give me a boundary for working. As you can see, some of the pieces are already stitched to the background. Some applique pins are holding a few other pieces in place that will get stitched tomorrow. Then the hand embroidery begins.
I will post about the finished pieces when they are completed. Stay tuned! Check out
HERE how these came to be created.
On another note, I joined the Mahone Bay Quilt Guild in September. They have a great web site that goes back quite a number of years. Grab a cup of something and check them out
HERE.
Enjoy!!
