Stuff...

This is not my work- but in making my journals, I want to incorporate machine and hand stitching onto my pages- just not as busy.

Interesting link

Just found this link to a fiber artist workshop online:

http://workshopontheweb.com/index.htm

Maggie Grey has written several books about fiber and embroidery including one that discusses Solvy.

Experiments

A few photos of in class experimenting with machine stitching on organza, loose weave hemp/linen, and heavy weight printing paper.


Two prints sewn together to form a nest around the egg.


Various fabrics layered and cut out to make windows to see what is hidden behind.

Evoke: my piece at the Surface Design conference

Needless to say, I had a fantastic time in Kansas City, Missouri, attending the Surface Design Association's conference, Off the Grid.

Here's Evoke, the piece I exhibited...it's an 18 inch square backed with a black cotton...

My new treasure

I went to my favorite antique/junk barn in Sterling today. The Cider Mill is a great place to find just about anything, especially the ones you didn't even know you were looking for. Today I found a 1940's vintage cotton Red Cross flag. It is 4' x 6', the fabric is a bit stained but not rotting, and only has one tear. I want to figure out how to use it in an art installation piece.

Class Photos

Here are a couple pictures from class this morning. I think it might be fun for non-class members to be able to see a little of what we are doing.

Lesley Dill Exhibition

Thought you all would appreciate her work too.

May 15 - September 13
Smith College Museum of Art

This exhibition of 34 works by Lesley Dill (American, 1950-) focuses on her recent sculptural installations. Dill's work can be both ephemeral and spiritual, as she uses bronze, photography, poetry, thread, wire, and paper to sculpt her figures and build her tapestries.

http://www.smith.edu/artmuseum/exhibitions/dill/index.html