There hasn't been a lot of spare time to work out the finishing dilemma on the most recent wool felt piece that I've been struggling with.....so while that's percolating, I've turned to another idea.
A whole pile of deconstructed screen dyed fabrics has been staring at me, along with several 'theme' ideas I want to pursue. So finally I just jumped in by cutting one of the long sections I had printed into various size patched with black sashings of varying sizes to combine them.
Next, to stablize the fabric section, I thread basted it to batting and secured the unit in a Q-snap frame.
The change of the season from summer to fall has altered our landscape immensely. We live in a mountain valley surrounded by forests. I now see just silhouette of trees with a few sturdy leaves hanging in there! So...that's my theme.....trees!
My plan, which frankly is VERY vague in my mind....is to hand embroider the outline of various shapes of trees. Because I haven't sketched it out....I'm reluctant to use a marking tool for fear I may change my mind and won't be able to wash it off.
So instead, I'm drawing the shape on with pressure....sometimes free hand, other times using a ruler as a guide. To assure a bold image....I'm embroidering with Aurefil's wool thread. It's very visible, easy to work with, and provides a nice texture.
I love the look of deconstructed fabric....but it has so much energy and for me.....it's difficult to work with. I'm curious to see how this idea will work.
Curious on the progress of this piece too! Love the screen print!!
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