This piece took a while, but it gave me zero grief to make. I have definitely become a little too attached to the green felt, so I'm determined to walk away from it for a while and use a different fabric next time. Most of the buttons from this piece came from one of the several jars of buttons I found in the barns on Robert's grandma's property.
I used up a lot of neutrals to make this piece, but sunshine found its way in.
I am eager to share the piece I made for the Columbia Art League's Interpretations VII, but I haven't taken proper pictures of it, and I have been unable to travel and see the show. I've been apart of Interpretations twice as a poet, and this is my first time as an artist. I have been a little bummed about missing the reception and not being able to meet with the poet I was paired with. I'm hoping I can travel at some point next week and see the show before it comes down. I should have pictures and the poet's poems to share soon.
But for now, there's many paths to take in the threads of this piece, all leading to sunshine.
I am very impressed with this needlework creation. Was the felt hard to work with? I found it interesting that many of the buttons in your piece are similar to ones from my mother’s and grandmother’s button cans.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I don't like about felt is that it's nearly impossible to undo a stitch. Other than that, it's pretty easy to work with.
ReplyDeleteThat's very interesting you have similar buttons from your mother and grandmother. I have often wondered how the style of buttons has evolved over the years.
That's stunning. And these pictures are pretty good.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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