This is my latest commissioned piece entitled Towards the Wolds. It’s based on one of my favourite views looking east down Shearmans Wath, towards West Ashby and the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Shearman’s Wath is the site of a late Neolithic Henge. According to Historic England…..”the buried remains are situated 330m north of Thimbleby Mill on the glacial sands and gravels of the flood plain edge, some 150m east of the River Bain. The monument, which has been reduced by ploughing, can no longer be seen on the ground. It is, however, clearly visible from the air, and has been recorded on aerial photographs since 1970.”
The Wallhanging is approximately 42cm x 64 cm, created from 23 micron Merino fibres, Wet Felted, and embellished with hand and machine stitch. I’ve enjoyed working on this piece and very much looking forward to seeing it hanging in it’s new home!
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A fascinating story and a beautiful eork
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Thanks Marists, that’s kind of you to say.
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Stunning – you have the colours and textures so perfectly, especially where it fades away into the distance.
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Thanks Alex. I see these fields and trees most days so the colours are etched on my brain!
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Beautiful layering of colours. When I’ve done pieces like this they have surprisingly been mostly sold to men. I wonder if it’s because they don’t give off the ‘stitchy’ feel straight away.
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I think you’re right Amanda. Coincidentally this commission was from a man too.
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Beautiful Karen. Love the detail and colors.
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Thanks Marilyn, I’ve just posted the image onto the Forum as a last minute entry for the first quarter challenge.
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Gorgeous & I love the hand stitching too.
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Thank you. I find it quite therapeutic to hand stitch into felt….in fact felting in general is a wonderful pastime for wellbeing!
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Gorgeous! I agree with Lyn about the perspective, it’s wonderful and draws you right into the piece. The stitching also adds just the right touch. I am sure it will be treasured!
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Thanks Ruth. I love adding the stitching to my felt as it really brings the work to life. I will miss this piece when it’s no longer on my wall!
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It’s a beautiful landscape Karen! The colours really catch the season and anyone would feel that they could just walk down that lane – the perspective is spot on.
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Thanks Lyn. I usually prefer to work in 3D, rather than 2D, when I’m Felting but thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of recreating the colours and the perspective for this picture.
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This piece is beautiful. The details are incredible.and you really know your history of the Wolds..
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Thanks Trish. It’s a lovely area so lots of inspiration for more work!
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It is very evident that you enjoyed your process of creating this magnificent piece of art. Stunning Karen.
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Thanks Sharon. I am going to miss this when it’s gone!
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