Thursday 26 February 2015

slow stitch, doodle stitch ...

... seeing where it takes me

this is my world of 
texture
dye
stitch






13 comments:

  1. Would love to know what you have named these variant stitches in your head ... the changes in density, direction and distance are delightful

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    1. I guess they are my way of representing the imperfect, insect chewed nature of the eucalypt leaves. However, 'chewed edge' stitch just isn't doing it for me. I will keep contemplating as I doodle stitch.

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    2. Chomp stitch is being trialed, or even chop-stitch

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    1. Thanks Mo, I'm really enjoying this stitching

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  3. Love the stitching really connects the leaves together.

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    1. Debbie, I really wanted to enhance the leaf prints with stitch - glad you think this is working

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  4. Yes, the dark outline of the printed leaves really pulls the natural designs together.

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    1. Thanks Judy, it's good to know that my vision is being seen in the same light by others

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  5. Your stitch choices are very sensitive...they accentuate without over taking the leaves.

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    1. Dana, I am just loving enhancing these prints

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  6. Love these eucalyptus leaves, Jane ... They are glorious things.

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    1. They are whispering some of their secrets ... Thanks for popping by.

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