Hello friends. Because I am currently such a slack blogger I am doing a Part One and Part Two...so where to start...what has kept me busy of late?
I had been preparing for two Art exhibitions on the horizon. A friend talked me into entering into the prestigious Holmes Art Prize for Realistic Bird Art. Unfortunately I didn't make the final but I am glad I took a chance. My entry had special memories bound up within it. So it is now been framed and installed above my stairs.
I also wanted to try some eco dyeing on my own at home.....so had a ton of fun fluffing my way through the process but quite pleased at the results. I made some gift cards with a lot of the pieces.
I am still on track with BOM Owl and Hare and Gossip top is almost together apart from the borders.
I have also enjoyed lots of slow stitching but just a little picture of my recent work. I shall do a another post about it later on.
OK I think I shall stop here and see you in the next post Part Two.
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx
Good on you for entering the bird competition, Michelle....your bird paintings are beautiful, even if you weren't a winner! Your eco dying is interesting - it has been popular here for quite some time, although I have never tried it. Love your stitching!
ReplyDeleteA busy time both in and out of the sewing room.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely keeping busy and being creative. I dont think dyeing would be for me, I'd get in such a mess!
ReplyDeleteThe eco dying is lovely Michelle and you are making good use of your pieces. Does the art competition run again next year? If so then you should enter again. Good luck with the Mt Cootha exhibition. Gossip is looking lovely and the scallop edge will look very pretty. xx
ReplyDeleteYour framed art piece looks wonderful Michelle but gosh - that eco dying looks so fascinating & I love your results. A lovely post filled with lovely creative things ....... x0x
ReplyDeleteI love your Kooki's and glad they have a lovely place in your home.... and well done for giving it a go entering. Hope this next show goes well and is lots of fun.... YOur eco dying is so clever and I love the results (and especially my lovely pieces) - gossip is looking great - love the scallops... great idea...
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You have kept very busy with lots to do. Great to see your art work. i hope the display goes well..
ReplyDeleteAnd your BOM is looking wonderful. Beautiful work.
How special to turn your eco dyeing into cards. Another lovely result.