I reckon water would hit a sandbank with more force on the ocean side so...
I've done a bit of needle pleating to create a band of turbulence.
Then the new band of water asked for some holes like the leeward side.
I refused the holes but...
decided on stitching buttonhole circles to apply over the ripples.
As I wrapped circles of thread around fingers and buttonholed for a few hours,
I thought it might be something like tatting...what do you think Deanne?
Anyhooo, the holey water or sandbar piece is beginning to look like this.
This is absolutely fabulous. I really love the indigo with the holes.
ReplyDeleteAs a whole this really works for me.
The pleating is genius as used for ripples.
Also, I bet you are the only person I know beside myself that has the book "The Story of Writing"
Our libraries are similar.
You are new to me and I love your work. Ironically I bought a house in Lawrenceville and when I got to the boarder the Canadian Customs agent wouldn't let me and my household goods in. Took me 7 months to sell the place at a huge $ loss having never stepped foot inside . Otherwise, we would be neighbors or there about.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your needlework.
This is gorgeous -- you have such a way of 'portrayal' stitching. I love the way you see something in nature and then translate into stitchery. Beautiful!
ReplyDeletemy jaw dropped when i saw that bottom photo---WOW WOW WOW there's nothing like rust and indigo coupled-----omg Penny, another amazing amazing artwork from your very talented hands---astounding!
ReplyDeleteand please, how big is this? :)
this is coming along fabulously. and yes, somewhat like tatting. i've always loved doing the buttonhole stitch. that rippled, pleated effect is magnificent.
ReplyDeletewhat a GREAT piece this is becoming!!! Love the kind of shibori coloured dark blue bottom cloth! Amazing stuff this is, Peggy
ReplyDeleteSORRY: PeNNy !!!
ReplyDeleteI am stunned, there is no limit to your fantasy and your ability to translate it into cloth.
ReplyDeletethe bottom section of the last pic - remind me of spirits all clamouring to be heard, a bit like Mimi spirits.
ReplyDeleteBlue and rust - can it get any better? Why yes, yes it can - in your talented hands it surely can. I have to admit this is one of those pieces my fingers itch to touch.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope everyone is clicking on that bottom photo...nothing short of WOWZER.
ReplyDeletethis is a real story cloth and translated in a fairytail beautyness
ReplyDelete(hard to write down my thought about it in english)
(thanks for you lovely comment on my blog)
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It's truly delightful to watch this lovely cloth growing, Penny. And Sweetpea is right!
ReplyDeleteYes, a little like tatting. I'm intrigued to see this panel develop.
ReplyDeleteThis is looking amazing. I love the button hole stitchhing and the colours!!!!
ReplyDeleteJacky xox
Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to comment. I am so honoured that all of you amazing artistic beings take the time to visit.
ReplyDeleteThe colours and textures are a treat for the senses. I'm curious and somewhat impatient to see the finshed piece. Is this one for Threadworks? I believe the theme for the next one is "Water".
ReplyDeleteThe intense depth of the indigo and rust truly echo the depths of the sea and sand. This is utterly gorgeous and becomes more beautiful every time I come to see how it's progressing.
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