Thursday 1 September 2016

SSS Monday Challenge - It's a stitch up

The theme for the SSS Monday Challenge this week is to use Sewing or stitching in some form.



I love to use fabric and stitching with paper. The background is a piece of Hessian cut and frayed a little larger than a piece of calico cut with a TH tag die. If I had canvas available I would have used that. I stitched the two together then added some gesso. This stiffened the piece to a large degree. I stamped the background and the dress form using The Dressmaker stamp set from Oxford Impressions.


I added colour using Distress Inks and Markers. Hand and machine stitching also added.




Oxford Impressions - The Dressmaker
MFT Rolled Flower Die.
Sissix  Thinlits Friendship Word Block
TH Idea-ology Label Letters
Hand dyed wool, lace, calico, hessian, trims.

Thanks for stopping by.

PS So delighted to add this was Spotlighted!!


6 comments:

  1. Love love love your work! i adore every detail, perfectly adapted to our theme! the neutral colors are totally wonderful! great work! Thanks for joining us this week on Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! Barbara

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  2. wow this is stunning Karen...love the frayed hem on the hessian and all the beautiful texture and details...thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and enjoy what's left of the weekend...hugs kath xxx

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  3. Really lovely - you must frame it!

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  4. Congrats on your shout out at SSS. Thus is gorgeous and so deserving.

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  5. This little wall hanging is gorgeous! I love mixed media as well. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

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