My technique inspiration is from a friend who used freezer paper as a resist and screened paint across the surface. I ironed the fp onto my white on white print fabric and used NeocolorII watercolor crayons to paint my background. The design appeared as I used the "rice" stitch to recess the negative space around the circles. I accentuated the "warp & weft threads" with the "Mola Barbara" stitch from my African Folklore Embroidery book. This stitch, which is not named after me, is a wrapped chain stitch that creates a corded effect.
I wove together a few of my favorite techniques into this piece, painting and surface embellishment, hand stitching and textiles.
Barbara, I'm not sure I fully understand the process you used, but the results are really interesting. Clicking to enlarge, I could see better the rice stitches that recessed the negative space. I could see better, too, that lovely Mola Barbara stitch, too. As a fellow lover of embroidery, I definitely need to get that book you mention, to expand my stitch repertoire! Your quilt has a quiet, serene beauty.
ReplyDeleteI like your interpretation which to me is what fabric would look like under a magnifying glass or low power microscope. The seed stitching gives it subtle texture and the shading makes the warp and weft threads pop. Interesting technique too - will have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteYour interesting techniques are some I'd like to try. I'm not familiar with watercolor crayons so will have to look into those. I also like the texture embroidered rice stitches create, which I will definitely incorporate into something in my future. Overall, your piece is reminding me of the snow we are experiencing at the moment. :)
ReplyDeleteCool quilt! I also see it as a wonderful snowy day. It was fun looking at this piece and discovering the different techniques you used and how they made this quilt so lovely. The rice stitch is very effective and I am curious about the Mola Barbara stitch.
ReplyDeleteI loved the zoomed in view and would love to see this in person. The hand stitching is a great texture and it makes me want to pick up a sewing needle and floss
ReplyDeleteI loved the zoomed in view and would love to see this in person. The hand stitching is a great texture and it makes me want to pick up a sewing needle and floss
ReplyDeleteWow, I have no experience with any of the techniques you used but this is really interesting. I wish we did not live so far apart because I would love to see if up close. Wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, subtle piece. I'm especially fascinated with your use of the rice stitch to give the implied circles form.
ReplyDeletePeaceful, tranquil, serene. Loved your fabric choice - it was perfect for your background, and reminded me of those great snowy days I used to experience when I lived in Alaska. I remembered what it was like to observe the gently falling snow from inside a nice, warm house ! Also loved your hand stitching.... great job !
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