Monday, August 31, 2009

MMM: In Stitches

Fabric and batting mounted on 9 x 12 canvas

The first thing that came to mind when challenged to do a piece incorporating Stitches, was a picture I took in Kendra's second year in which she was laughing so hard, she seemed to be "in stitches."

I printed the picture onto fabric with Golden's Digital Ground for Non-Porous Surfaces and attached it -- along with several other pieces of fabric -- with my version of sewing. I used several colors of thread and several different types of stitches, purposely doing so in a haphazard fashion. This technique worked especially well since the last thing I remember sewing was a button. Or did my Mom do it for me?

Well, whatever the case may be, I so appreciate the chance to learn and grow from the prompts given from www.mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com. Thank you for looking! I look forward to next week . . .

4 comments:

Diane said...

Kristin - this is a wonderful piece! Love the double interpretation of the theme - "in stitches" and real stitches as well :-) Diane

Beth said...

I agree with Diane, the double interpretation is great. Your stitch-work is very nice, too. I love the texture and color the stitches bring. It's lovely.

Nicola said...

This is brilliant and a fantastic idea!!! I love the photo,she's such a cutie!!Wonderful work and thank you for your visit to my blog it's so nice to meet new people out there in blog land!!

SoSoBella said...

that is the cutest thing EVER!