Inspiration

I came across a women called Jude Hill. She does things with fabric that is just amazing! 

I thought, well I have been trying, to figure out another way to finish the Punch needle models.

I like things framed, boxed, etc. but my favorite is the mat itself. I feel, no.... I think, fabric kind of needs fabric to ground it...I think?  So because of Jude it gave me the idea, it would be wonderful as a wall hanging...fabric within fabric...form within form.. I am playing with two of the punch models and adding it to a wall hanging...I have begun to embroider, quilt and just have a blast with it, freedom! It let's me break out of the box, create a free form,  relax and not be so boxed in. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am enjoying doing it. Thank you Jude for your wonderful inspiration. If you get a chance head on over to her blog.  http://spiritcloth.typepad.com/

 Let me know what you think. I would love your feedback good or bad!

Have a wonderful creative day,

Kate

Just a Glimpse of Holiday Happenings

Hand Painted ornaments, One of a kind, Found nowhere else but Briar Cottage.

A True Lady

I just loved working on these shutters for A truely wonderful lady, Sending best wishes for a fast recovery. The garden is calling, get well soon! These shutters are painted with a tone on tone floral composition. The edges are trimed with a cut copper design, each leaf is cut out buy hand with a jewelers saw. Each copper panel took 4 days to cut out. They should verdi in a few years. I love verdi, looking forward to seeing them again then. Thank you Colleen for his wonderful opportunity.

A Little Rest

Child of the pure, unclouded brow

And dreaming eyes of wonder!

Though time be fleet and I and thou

Are half a life asunder,

Thy loving smile will surely hail

The love-gift of a fairy tale. (Carroll)