ART PROMPT - #17 – Find something unusual to add texture

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

This is not so unusual but is a new process for me. I have added texture to fabric before using hand stitching but this time I wanted to see what I could do with only a running stitch to highlight a design.

During our NOFA fall retreat, we played around with staining and scorching fabric, see here, so I'm using this little 8" x 8" piece to play with.

After a little experimenting with different threads and even fine wool, I chose a metallic thread to co-ordinate with the scorched areas on my sample.

in progress

I tried stitching on the cotton only and did not care for the look I was getting.

In the end, I added batting and a back and basically hand quilted the piece.

I really like the texture I got from crisscrossing the stitches.

detail

Here it is blocked and sprayed with lots of water.

blocking

And a close-up of the criss-crossing.

criss-cross detail

I'm not sure how successful this is and also not sure what to do with it.

Placing it in an 8” x 8” frame doesn't do much.

Add caption

Win some, lose some!

I'm leaving the edges unfinished for now, it may get added to another project in due time.

Linking to Nina-Marie's Off the Wall Friday.

See you next time,

Terry

NEXT PROMPT -  #18 – Use stencils

HERE'S MY “ART PROMPT” PLAN

One prompt, one project (taking as long as required to finish the project)

It's OK to finish or use a previously started project (UFO) as a starting point.

Make something creative.

Use any Media.

Blog about the project.

Pick another prompt once the project is done.