So, I had a couple of the fabric collages fused together. Next I began stitching over the surface of the collage with
my machine. My goal was to secure the scraps where I had loose edges or fraying
areas, as well as to provide some overall texture and color. I used lots of my fancy machine-generated stitches, especially in areas where they
would be highlights. I reduced the foot pressure so I could easily make circular and loopy lines of stitching, in between straight stitching. Then I added some free motion stitching. Best to do that as a separate step, to avoid having to reset the feed dogs too often.
Straight, decorative, and free motion stitching |
Finished collage sheet with fabric, decorative papers, book pages, and digitally printed fabrics |
So, I had a couple of sheets of fabric scrap collage all
stitched. The clock was ticking, my suitcase was nearly ready, my stops along
the route were secured. By this time I had conceived of adding a bit of hand
embroidery to the little pieces. I love to embroider in the car (especially if
someone else is driving :-)
and this was a great excuse to get going with it again
Travel embroidery kit - nice clear zippered sections. A repurposed toiletries travel bag. |
Almost time to leave!!! Back into my studio to get all this into a container for the
trip. So, I flipped the collage sheets over, marked the correct dimensions for those
little art machine boxes with a Sharpie, and started chopping.
Marking the back of the sheet and cutting |
When I collected all the little collages and turned them over,
I was astonished! So many of the pieces were such lovely little compositions! I couldn't have done better if I had planned each one.
The whole collage sheet all chopped up. |
I scooped up all the little pieces, dropped them into a zip lock bag, grabbed my embroidery kit, and hopped into the car with a sort-of-a-plan! See you again on Friday to conclude this particular tale.
Wonderful, very nice pieces...I also love to do that.
ReplyDeleteThis is so inspiring! I can hardly wait to see them after your hand stitching! As you said, they are wonderful tiny compositions - each one! I bet these are some of the best artworks to come out of the vending machine; all the color and design, plus textured layers!
ReplyDeleteI just love the way that so many great little art works have appeared.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful way to quick start creativity!
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