The butterfly has slept soundly for three seasons. Not a caterpillar, but a pair of wings, without a body.
Now with the weaving ideas flowing at Jude Hill‘s Considering Weave class, I am trying out some of the surface weave techniques.
One of Cindy’s quilts (blog: handstories) inspired the beginning of embroidered words. Reading them now, it places the insect in time — the beginning of D.’s senior year.
Now of course, over.
I am off to Maine today for an informal writing retreat. Two days.
I cannot believe it is the middle of July already!
A writing retreat really sounds lovely (and the stitch is beautiful!). Have fun!
What a good exercise of Jude’s technique! I like the way the woven stitches add density and texture to the body, which works well with the fabric of the wings. Me too….have fun on your retreat.
oh this stitch/weaving works a treat Dee!
love your butterfly with the woven head
(or should I say stitched … 😉 …)
Dee, I haven’t been commenting lately but I have been keeping on eye on your work and I just love the new pieces with the weave. I hope you are having a fantastic time at the retreat. 🙂