Thursday, February 7, 2013

What Inspires You?


While rummaging through a box of indispensable stuff/junk, I discovered this card which my brother sent to me several years ago.  I noticed the simplicity of the pattern and how appealing it was.  Thinking to see if I could freehand draw this with my machine, I gave it a go.

  

You can see below I did freemotion stitch the bottles and stem.  I used french knots for the seeds of the flower.  I placed a sheer to the right and stitched.  I had a bit of trouble with my tension as you can see, however I like the way this turned out.  I placed it on card stock and it is now ready to be sent to my brother.  :)I am posting this on OTWF.  Check out others inspirations!
          http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-plan-is-established-off-wall-friday.html

 What inspires you?

11 comments:

  1. Stopped by from Nina Marie's. This is a lovely interpretation and I really like the yellow lines to the left. This would make a beautiful large piece as well.
    best, nadia

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  2. Hi Marti. Judith and I (Beth) the creators of "And then we set it on fire", were wondering if we knew you. I live in Searsport and Judith lives in Belgrade lakes?? I have a comment form with which you can contact me on sewsewart.blogspot.com

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  3. This is just beautiful - I love how you captured that flower !

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  5. What a simple and elegant image, done beautifully with your stitching. I'm drawn to images of natured, and this is a lovely example of that!

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  6. wow - what a nice keepsake this will make! It just shows the power of line - so pretty and simple but yet really makes you want to touch it!

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  7. So glad I found Nina Marie and in turn found these other talented ladies. Love your card to quilt art. Inspiration is everywhere and to really "see" what is around you is a talent.

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  8. Thanks all for your comments. Right now I a large amount of inspiration stored, but no time to let it out and I'm sure I am not the only one in this position!

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  9. What a great interpretation, simple and elegant!

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  10. singing and painting and arranging bits of fabrics and sunsets and gardening and preparing/slicing veggies for a meal....inspire me.thank you for stopping by.Sonja

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