My visit to the NC Museum of Art was limited, so there was almost no time to stroll through the many other exhibits.
However on a quick glance, I spotted this interesting display. (and I apologize for not noting the artist's name)
I've been using buttons on my work for 30 years....but never to this extreme!
Star Bright #2 12.5" x 12.5" Mary Stori © 2011
What a coincidence......a couple from San Diego just purchased this button embellished wall piece from my blog shop. The design was published in my book, "Embellishing With Felted Wool".
The buttons are a combination of antique and contemporary. After stitching the buttons in place, beads are stitched from hole to hole, providing a very polished look to the overall design. The entire background features random "chicken scratching' hand embroidery.
Beaded edging stitching has been a trademark of mine for years. This type of treatment can be used on the edge (binding) or to create the illusion of a inner border. It helps to frame the center design and adds unexpected details.
More button embellished pieces can be found here.
2 comments:
so manybutons wow. Your button creation is very nice, like the beads being added
Did you see the piece made of spools of thread? Amazing!
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