Thursday, 28 July 2011

JFF - Week 26 - Fabric and or Fibre


Fabric and or fibre is this weeks JFF theme.  I decided to use both.  The background is a piece of muslin which has been stamped with acrylic paint.  I heat transferred an image onto another piece of muslin which I frayed around all four edges.  I used a large zig-zag stitch to attach the thick piece of wool down the right hand side.  I unravelled a dyed silk carrier rod and using free motion sewing, attached it and added a piece of ribbon across the middle.  I left the threads so I could attach the button.  I stamped the word dream and added gems.  Down the left hand side I added a piece of deep green silk organza, once it was attached I blasted it with the heat gun.  Finally I added a piece of lime green ribbon to hang.
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13 comments:

  1. Chris28 July 2011 at 09:21

    Love this, Sam. The lime is a gorgeous pop of colour. So much texture on this.

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  2. Anonymous28 July 2011 at 10:31

    Great work Sam. Especially like the acrylic stamping in the background.
    Florence.

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  3. Cath Wilson28 July 2011 at 10:32

    Chris is right - it's a gorgeous piece of work, Sam. Lovely to see your 'learning' in action, lol - it's really beautiful x

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  4. Zoechaos28 July 2011 at 14:05

    So interesting and textural knew you would make something special as a sample for this week, thank you XOXO Zoe

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  5. Neet28 July 2011 at 19:18

    This is so Sam (to me) and I love it. Hugs, Neet x x

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  6. downrightcrafty28 July 2011 at 21:19

    yep I am with this piece and can definitely feel the love for it, as I am dreaming of my week off
    Hugs Kate xx

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  7. Sandra's Spot28 July 2011 at 21:25

    I love it Sam you have used some great techniques thanks for sharing. Hugs Sandra XX

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  8. Von28 July 2011 at 21:31

    absoulutley gorgeous Sam :)
    Von x

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  9. Dolly Daydreams28 July 2011 at 21:39

    Wow Sam love this, so much texture ! amazing piece love all of the elements, think I will burn my entry now .....

    Marie

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  10. hazel29 July 2011 at 09:11

    A wonderful piece Sam, I love it.
    xxx Hazel.

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  11. Suze Bain29 July 2011 at 19:53

    I really love this. Lovely colours (especially that lime green) and you've used some great techniques. It's fab. xx

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  12. salamanda29 July 2011 at 23:56

    Love everything about this - images, colours and layers but what is free motion sewing?

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  13. Alison30 July 2011 at 16:45

    Absolutely stunning piece of fabric art Sam! xxx

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