I am an embroiderer. Although it hasn't been part of my life for 20 years, it now seems like a good time to get back to my roots.I've talked about this in another blog, I've dipped my toe in the water a couple of times over the past year or so, I've tried to go down a different path from the one I was on in 1989, I've attempted to turn my back on the type of embroidery I was working on - but I've come right back to the beginning.
I am a hand embroiderer. I 'll have a needle, thread, fabrics, canvas and no machine.
I will start on canvas - which is where it stopped.
Maybe the path will become clearer - I hope so.
I aim to start slowly, getting to grips again with the materials and the feel of the needle. Trying out small ideas. I want to work with more integrity than before. I'm not doing this for anyone apart from me.
I want the progress to be mine entirely, not taking anything from any other textile art or artists, consciously or subconsciously, which is why I'm going back to where I left off.
So let's see what happens.
Embellishments
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Hand stitched embellishments for this project.Yes, they were fiddly! My
girls in class won't be shocked to hear that ha ha.The little square pieces
are on...
12 hours ago
How exciting. I look forward to reading your posts and seeing your work. The pics you've already posted have really whetted my appetite and I know I will enjoy seeing your embroidery. Hope you enjoy coming back to your roots.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie. I hope I can live up to the expectations.
ReplyDeleteOh, a new blog - how exciting Marion! It will be wonderful to see all your own work here - I will be glued to it! Your embroidery images look really inspiring - in awe of your lovely work :) I think this blog is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alison. It will only be a good idea if I can come up with the goods. Here's hoping.
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