"I begin with an idea ... and then it becomes something else"
~ Picasso

Wednesday 9 December 2009

Hearts and Global Warming

I've been making little hearts and cards as gifts for friends

I used several layers of chiffons, metallic fabrics, shiny papers, metallic threads, sequins and beads and they really "shimmer" and catch the light but it's very hard to capture the sparkles and textures






















Work in progress

















I made four background pieces of fabric and free machine embroidered on each one

















Shiny shimmery sparkles

















Free machine stitching
















I got distracted and one piece ended up being another "Global Warming" piece! I stitched lots of circles then "zapped" the piece with a heat gun and a soldering iron to get to the shimmery bits underneath. I really love the idea of circles, holes and distress

















This is not finished and I can't wait to get back to stitching this piece. Must get the hearts finished first ...

Carolyn x

13 comments:

Annie said...

Really love the colours you have used for your hearts. They are beautiful.
A x

Catharina Maria said...

Love your hearts, the colors are beautiful !
♥Rini♥

Elizabeth said...

Your use of holes and burning and distress is so evocative!! I love the effect and the message is so important. The hearts themselves are smashing and would hang in my home year round for sure!!
Lovely, heartfelt work!!!!

Joei Rhode Island said...

New colors! Music! Hearts of icey blue sparkles for Christmas warmth and cheer....no wonder I visit here often.

Magpie's Mumblings said...

The hearts are so pretty. I'm sure they are even more sparkly in person and certainly would be something I would keep out all year.

Unknown said...

These are truly lovely. Love the fun new colors for this time of year.

Julie said...

You have been busy! The first heart is beautiful, I love the distressed surfaces you are creating. xx

Deborah said...

Amazing colors and textures!

elenor said...

Congratulation!
Very, very beautiful!

Chris Gray said...

..beautiful hearts Carolyn!.....


...thanks for the music too....


x Chris

~ Phyllis ~ said...

I love those little hearts. You make me want to pull out my sewing machine and start stitching.

Pom Pom said...

Hi Sweet Carolyn!
The hearts are lovely! They remind me of mermaids!
How are you? I love your background! Beautiful!
(BIG HUGE HUG!)

Cathie said...

Isn't it fun making background fabrics? I do so enjoy it. Yours are lovely - vibrant and full of fun little details. I find this type of creating one of my favorites! Happy 5 days Until Christmas!!