Seaweed unwrapped.
Big disappointment. There were no green marks
Oh well back to the drawing board or is it the beach.
Success with the twisted bundle. The wrinkles have stayed and I do think they look like the ripples on the sand. Well near enough.
The wrinkles, on the scrim, were not as clear so I starched it and while wet pushed into shape.
Fairy dust has settled on this piece.
I must stay focused on the cabinet or I will be all over the place. Ideas coming in thick and fast and I really am itching to start stitching this piece.
3rd little book finished. It has been waiting for final pictures to be printed onto fabric.
Have broken 4 shells trying to drill 3 holes along the back of a shell. This was to hold feathers. Have given up and have decided to make do with 1 hole.
Will make another stitched feather to be placed behind real feathers. Using water soluble paper again.
This" cabinet of curiousities" has so many components it is taking much longer then I thought to come together.
Spent a really good day with 4 artist friends. Lots of cuppas- cake- chat but working as well. All accompanied by the home owners husband playing a saxophone. Magic. A really good day. I even came away with a present.
Do you know what this is?
I was told they were dried kiwi fruits. They are very light and dont seem to have anything inside. We set the textile world to rights. Discussed what is the best way forward for us. Talked round plans for the future. A really good day.
Sometime since I posted a peek into my studio ( cubby hole )
Iron is turned to the wall as it is not fit for human eyes.Bondaweb dye etc have taken their toll.
Plan for next week
1 Make another soft postcard.
2 Start stitching boxes.
3 Finish feather
4 Get my head round pattern for seagull.
Look in to see how much I achieve.
BYE BYE
Hooray for really good days!!! Your cabinet is looking wonderful. The newest book is awesome. Love the peeks into your studio. The iron is a hard worker...no need to be shy and hide those scars of hard work. LoL Have fun with next week's plan!
ReplyDeleteI do love your little books, they look so sweet wrapped up and tucked away.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking the way your jars look, like preserving jars with a cloth lid, preserved art.
The cabinet looks great with this white soft paint.
The feathers looks good on the shell.
Who else would have thought of making this "installation", it is unique, both in ideas and construction.
You seem to be very busy. The little books are very special and unique. My iron is not fit to be looked at either, it has candle wax and colours all over it, and a bit of rust! Your cabinet is coming along really well. Thanks for visiting, too. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be very busy. The little books are very special and unique. My iron is not fit to be looked at either, it has candle wax and colours all over it, and a bit of rust! Your cabinet is coming along really well. Thanks for visiting, too. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit today. Sheila is a love. I like your seaweed experiments. Going to try some too soon. Cook it up in my solar oven and dump the fabric in, we will see what evolves. Kelp? I'm going to try kelp and bladderack. Should stink up the back yard I imagine. Will add you to my feed so I can keep up. xox
ReplyDeleteThanks for looking in. The seaweed really does stink. What is a solar oven?
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