They say the longer you put something off the harder it becomes. Well I definitely find that’s the case when it comes to blogging! I’m not a natural “writer” but even so I can’t believe it’s been more than six months since my last post! Note to self….must try harder!!
Back in April I created two pieces of abstract wall art for the bi-annual Waltham Textiles Exhibition. It should have been happening later this month but, as with so many events, will now be taking place in 2021, fingers crossed!!
This first piece will be mounted onto board measuring 50cm x 100cm. Inspired by sunsets it consists of various wet felted fibres, Viscose fibres and a mix of natural and synthetic fabrics. It’s all held in place using machine free motion stitching onto a painted Lutradur background. I love the textures that can be achieved when using this technique and I particularly like adding synthetic glitzy fabrics for a little bit of bling!
This second piece was constructed in the same way. Rather than mounting it on a board, I think I’m going to mount this one behind glass in a black edged 40cm x 80cm frame.
Lincs In Stitches 
Fabulous! I love abstract, bling and texture. A perfect combination! As far as blogging, we all love pics!
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Thanks Marilyn. I agree, I’m partial to blog posts with more pics than wording!
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These are both wonderful pieces Karen! I hope that the exhibit in 2021 is a big success!
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Thank you Ruth, I just hope we can go ahead with exhibitions next year….although I’m normally an optimist I’m beginning to doubt it!
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These are great Karen! Nice to see what you have been working on! 🙂
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Thanks Arlene, it’s nice to have all this unexpected time to create!
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I have to say that I have been enjoying lockdown. It is what retirement must be like, without the travel. Gives us more time to create and try new things.
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That’s exactly how I’ve been feeling Arlene! I get a terrific buzz from teaching and I’ve missed doing my workshops but I’ve been loving the free time.
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Nice to hear your voice. Your works are so inspiring
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Thanks Mariss, it’s nice to be back! I’d been having a lot of trouble with WordPress which didn’t help matters, thankfully that’s now sorted so I will be back to posting more frequently.
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Karen these pieces are great.
Your Simple flowing design has achieved a wonderful textural quality – the different fabrics And The Matt/shinny elements offering areas of Focus within the limited palette of colours.
Would love to see these in the flesh.
It was worth the 6 month wait!
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You are very kind Antje! I hope we get to meet up at some point and get to see each other’s work.
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Both are stunning!
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Thanks Victoria, glad you like them.
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Both pieces are stunning! It’s a shame that they can’t be shown until next year.
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Thanks Lyn. I reckon anyone who has been re scheduled to exhibit in 2021 is going to have a shedload of work to display after all the free time we’ve had!
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