Treasure Box in green....

Just sold....but lots more new for Spring 2010 on the way! :)

AArgh!!!

Love my sewing machines,truly,....each one has a special place in my heart,it's own certain strengths and weaknesses....I have an old,old metal Singer (electric,so not antique for any of you who are interested) which can no longer wind it's own bobbins and is SO HEAVY-but it will sew through anything from paper to vilene and runs smoothly with a perfect stitch, even threaded with sparkly Indian embroidery threads that no other machine can stitch further then 2cm without snarling and snapping-what a hero,worth keeping around just for that.I have a friendly,cheap modern machine which is reserved for experimental projects that might damage a more delicate motor-this one could not sound any worse that it does already,but it rattles through all kinds of weird stuff.
I ADORE my overlocker (serger, I think,for U.S. visitors) for it's efficiency and speed,though I must confess I am STILL getting to know it after 7 years and still have to keep the manual handy at times!
My pride and joy is a high-range computerised Brother ( scary £££££s but worth every bit)-it offers SO much,I never cease to be amazed at it's skills .... if only it made tea as well and my life would be complete :)
The only issue I suffer from time to time is that the more a machine can do,the more fussy it is that you do it RIGHT -fine if you are prepared (not really my style!)and know what your project needs and have plenty of time for fine adjustments, but for me,when the muse strikes,I tend to work fast,instinctively and with a vast range of fabrics and threads. It hates me when I do that :( It spits at metallics.... Coughs at fluffy fabrics.... and today it growled to a complete halt and stated on-screen 'safety mechanism activated' Did I know it could say that? Erm, no. The good thing about that function is that it stops you from messing up the machine by sewing when it might hurt it...told you it was clever didn't I? Not to be outsmarted, I fiddled,cleaned,faffed and generally overhauled the situation until things ran smoothly again....then I opened the window and let out the colourful vocabulary which accompanied this delay. We are now friends again....and my stitching does NOT make a grinding sound and look like this photo any more,which is GOOD news...although my inspiration has evaporated and I have nothing else to show you until tomorrow.....

Funky Fingerless Gloves!

Remember those intriguing looking snippets of fabrics a few posts back? well this is the result from some of those-and they are proving super-popular too! ore to follow soon!

Fabric Shabby Chic Album (Commission Work)

Every inch is crammed with stitchery,fibers and embellishments!




Hidden folds and pockets reveal further treasures....

This piece has a dreamy/escapist theme in soft romantic colours

Scrummy hand dyed fabrics give this a totally unique touch!



JUST COMPLETED!
This is a commissioned piece and has to be one of my faves so far! Crammed with tags (not all visible) and embellishments,with lace,vintage photos and hand dyed fabrics this scrummy creation is destined to be a very special gift!
Please feel free to contact me via leaving a commment here on the blog if you are interested in commissioning a piece of textile art!

Fiber Art Treasure Boxes

I had a new display cabinet for my studio this week and I'm using it to showcase my treasure boxes,so took a few photos to show them off. I'm so please with the display,it really shows these beauties off to perfection!

Art Doll-in progress......almost there!!!!

The last of my detail shots on this piece of work,little pointy-toed pixes boots adorn her feet ( and a fiddly time was had creating these beauties let me tell you!) I originally cut a set with gorgeous soft suede soles,but once they were made I wasn't happy with them as they seemed too weighty for the piece. These are much better,light and soft,in warm dyed cotton,with darling gold flower bead embellishments and teeny tiny sparkling metallic stitchery-designed especially to allow her to trip about on light and dainty toes!!
Don't forget to check back again tomorrow to see the full finished figure in all her glory!

Art Doll-in progress......and so it continues!

Another detail shot-hand made fabric rose,dyed and painted embellishes the back of her skirt............

Flower Pins!!

It's been a little quiet here this week-the photos here are by way of explanation! I have been very busy filling two gallery orders for my flower pins-which is GREAT news of course,to see businesses thriving and getting ready for the Spring season ahead! This is a view of the first order,soo to be flying to Tuscany ( wish I was going with them for a few weeks!) and the second order is now also nearly complete ( phew!)
Unfortunately that did mean that my beautiful art doll, which I have been steadily posting updates on, had to wait a few days for her shoes,poor soul-you cannot rush these things, as I don't want them to hurt her feet :) and they are a long and detailed item to make ( I did finish her wings,though-they will be attached last,pics to follow!) but I am on the case and will be posting her here along with gorgeous footwear very shortly! :)

Art Doll-in progress......and so it continues!

Ideas and experiments continue as I work on further ideas for my textile art doll.

Treasure Box

This gorgeously colourful treasure box measures ( approx) 7cm x 7cm x 7cm and is made in plush burgundy satin . Decorated with a stunning mixture of beads,fibers,embroidery and scrumptious yarns it's a real colour/texture treat! It is luxuriously padded and lined in shimmering gold fabric and topped with a splash of lavender in the form of a handmade textile art flower bloom embellishment.
Usually retailing at £26.00 (approx $40) in gallery, this is not only irresistible but a bargain also,direct from the artist!
Truly original one of a kind - a perfect treat for you or gift for someone special!
Visit my store HERE to view further pictures and details of other textile art delights now!