I work in textiles using free machine and hand embroidery and have created a seascape entitled - The Blue Yonder – using velvets and silk waste.
I started with some plain white velvets and then dyed the fabric. A great book to refer to is 'Dyeing in plastic bags'. I use the processes in this book although I use this big tray and dye the fabrics out flat.
I love colour, vibrant or palest hues. I dye my fabrics for complete control of colour much like a painter.
Eventually I got the colours right and then came the fun part, piecing the bits together and then the free machine embroidery. The piece below has wadding and wool as a batting and has been quilted down with stitch.
The sand and surf were created next using a variety of techniques and then the sky - a little more complicated than first anticipated was finally ready.
Alright now without further ado I nervously present -
The Blue Yonder 
Phew..... now I really need to tidy up the mess I have created from this project.
Phew..... now I really need to tidy up the mess I have created from this project.
19 comments:
So beautiful!You certainly captured the essence of the foam and surf and sky.I love this seascape.
Annabelle ~^..^~ xo
How lovely, I can almost hear the surf! Louise :)
Gorgeous. I'm now imagining lying on a warm beach somewhere. Just what I need to chase away the winter chills.
WOW! What a creative girl you are Ginny.
It is beautiful. I love the blue colour and the textures you have created.
Where are you going to display your masterpiece?
Niki
This looks like a real art piece to me. Beautiful colours, well done Ginny!
Stunning! What an incredible creative process.
what a lovely blogg you have!!!
MMMMM.... delicious.
You are one creative lady x
It is so inspiring seeing such a beautiful piece of artwork - i just wish it was being exhibited locally so i could go and visit and enjoy seeing all the colours and textures close up.
Just wonderful xx
How beauitful! Love your blog, thanks for visiting mine! :)
Just a beautiful piece. It captures the feel of a sea and punding surf and warm sand....just lovely.
You have a great talent.
Warmly,
Sue
Hi Ginny, what a wonderful piece of work, I can hear the sea! Clare x
That is gorgeous. I love the colours. Before I finished reading through your post and seeing the whole piece, I immediately thought of the sea and surf.
Hi Ginny, Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog.
Your artwork is SOOO beautiful. It's the sort of work that you'd just have to touch.
Brilliant!
I appreciated your sweet comment on my blog. I see from all your pictures that you're a textile artist after my own heart.
I just found blog and had to tell you how beautiful it is. You are very creative!
what lovely things you create! I am inspired.
Wonderful! it looks like the sea around the isle Capri in the south of Italy. ciao ciao
Wow, that is gorgeous!
I really wish I had this kind of talent. I would love to make something so beautiful.
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