small progress
Machine stitching on vellum. All of the vessels are connected with jump stitches (loose threads that connect the stitching). I like the sketched quality of these and that you can see the jump stitches from the back as well.
Machine stitching on vellum.
Machine stitching on vellum.
Watercolor, tea and machine stitching. These vessels are also connected with jump stitches.
In progress. Tea and machine stitching with jump stitches connecting each vessel. I am going to go back into this one with watercolor and see how the loose threads affect it.
4 small postcards. Earth pigment, tea and machine stitching.
You might remember this one from the last post. I took out the read threads and appliquéd a tea bag over the tea stain.
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I love the jump stitches on the vellum and the transparency. The process works with your mind and body concept in the way that the two threads (mind and body) come together to make a unified form, yet also have a path of their own. I’m not quite understanding the sewn shape of a container connecting to this concept. (Vessel? as in the body is a vessel? or a Tea cup?) Can you elaborate more on your thinking, and why you decided to use this shape? Maybe you are exploring another concept that I’m not aware of yet?
I love this project Sara!!!!! The tea staining and stiches are great. It looks like you are having such a great time. I am glad you are concentrating on that mind/body connection. It almost has a zen effect. We miss you here!!!!
Hey Sara,
this is the link for your tea bags
dragonfragments.blogspot.com/2007/05/tea-bag-…
enjoy
http://dragonfragments.blogspot.com/2007/05/tea-bag-kantha.html
this is the proper link
I agree with Anna- I love the ones on vellum and the way you can see both threads separate and then reconnect to stitch. Does the tea staining work on the vellum?
your stuff is looking great! i really enjoy your line work, keep up the good work
Hey, your show was this weekend, right? How did it go? Hope you are doing well!
Been missing your posts, hope all is going well in Paris!