Inspiration Board

Inspiration comes from many elements. I have been putting my favorite pictures and items on this cute crib spring for many years. 

The desk is messy but usually is when creating. During the past 3 months I have taken part of live broadcasts from Jeanne Oliver and Marian Parks. I took a class from Kate Thompson and have been immersed in the process of art. 

 

Jeanne talked about an inspiration board to help focus your thoughts. I gathered bits and pieces and built my board on Monday. 

  

I collect pictures, papers and fabrics all over the place. Getting them together does focus on the colors and images you may want to achieve. 

Working with Mariam and paint colors, I love blues. With Kate’s process, I was drawn to roses, lavender and greens. 

  

I love Victorian pictures of women and children. 

  

I had some beautiful fabrics to mount my botanical papers on. On one silk I took Kate’s technique and placed a picture and plaster details. I loved it!!

I am happy how my bits and pieces have defined what I am working on. It confirms that in this crazy time, I can create what is in my heart. 

  

Family, friends and these wonderful artist have been my First Aid Kit. What has been yours?

Di   Joining Create, Bake, Grow & Gather Party @ Shabbyartboutique

Creating Fabric Art

Vintage fabrics and needle crafting go hand in hand. When I find a quilt, fabric or vintage clothing my mind thinks “what can I do with that?”.  

I started marking prayer flags after a master quilter started teaching us to make prayer flags.

I was addicted to creating these miniature pieces of art.

I was drawn to these sweet baby dressess.  I started embroidering and creating a memory dress.

I use pictures on fabric paper, vintage fabrics, laces and embrodiery threads.

Sweet little babies!

I display these by vintage hangers.

Marian @ Miss Mustard Seed did a blog post on Framing a Baby Dress.  I followed her lead and framed my dress.  

Broches and pins are fun to make as well.  They add a beautiful texture to outfits and art.

I have found that jackets are inspirational to stich.  Slow stiching is so calming to my mind.

I will continue on my fabric journey.  "Sail On " was created on a vintage chenille quilt with laces and seed sack fabrics.  

Di,

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