Wednesday 24 January 2007

At last a Project finished!

Well I have reached the deadline and have finished my project.
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.

19 comments:

Annabelle said...

So beautiful!You certainly captured the essence of the foam and surf and sky.I love this seascape.

Annabelle ~^..^~ xo

louise said...

How lovely, I can almost hear the surf! Louise :)

Nonnie said...

Gorgeous. I'm now imagining lying on a warm beach somewhere. Just what I need to chase away the winter chills.

Niki Fretwell said...

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

Boxwood Cottage said...

This looks like a real art piece to me. Beautiful colours, well done Ginny!

Deb said...

Stunning! What an incredible creative process.

Dans på roser... said...

what a lovely blogg you have!!!
MMMMM.... delicious.

Tracy x said...

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

A said...

How beauitful! Love your blog, thanks for visiting mine! :)

Susie Q said...

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

Clare and Mike said...

Hi Ginny, what a wonderful piece of work, I can hear the sea! Clare x

Shirlee said...

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.

Alison said...

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.

A bird in the hand said...

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.

Cindy said...

I just found blog and had to tell you how beautiful it is. You are very creative!

Anonymous said...

what lovely things you create! I am inspired.

Teodo said...

Wonderful! it looks like the sea around the isle Capri in the south of Italy. ciao ciao

Peta said...

Wow, that is gorgeous!

Unknown said...

I really wish I had this kind of talent. I would love to make something so beautiful.