Saturday, 31 July 2010

HOMEMAKING

RECREATING - TREASURE BOXES

Recovered choclate box. Mermaid blue fabric, with scraps of fabric saved and handstitched together with gold thread to form central panel. Paper panel with scraps of fabric and threads, machine stitched into pink tafetta.
Hand dyed papers machinestitched into green silky fabric.
Handdyed brown paper, machine embroidered, set into blue fabric and embellished with buttons.
Choclate box recovered.
Lid: elegant cross-stitch panel by Diane, surrounded by blue sparkly cord and white satin.
Bottom: covered in lavenderblue satin.

Tuesday, 20 July 2010

HOMEMAKING

Mirror salvaged from a skip and decorated by Lyn's friends in Treloweth days.
Recently revamped with a mosaic of sparkly fabrics, overlaid with black lace and pearl beads. Ready for a new life.

Monday, 12 July 2010

HOMEMAKING

Originally rescued from a skip and repainted for Treloweth studio. Now revamped for life in the Forest.

Friday, 28 May 2010

TOOLS OF MY TRADE

Heart shaped pincushions or decorations.
Flower pincushions.
Handdyed calico needlecase. Handpainted and embellished in rainbow colours for Barbara's birthday. She loved it!
Toadstool pincushions. Inspired by Belinda and the community wallhanging we were involved with.
These are just a few of the needlecases I have made! Chenille effect, applique, buttons, beads, felt every colour etc etc!!

FOREST MAGIC

Sunday, 16 May 2010

PRIVATE JOURNEY

Cradle created by J. E. Wells, Sully Hospital, 1958
Patchwork quilt and pillow created from scraps of luxurious fabrics.
White, egyptian cotton sheets.
Burgundy, mohair blanket knitted in moss-stitch.
Grey, merino wool and silk blanket knitted in garter stitch.
Created and photographed May 2010 by E. H. Engel

FOREST MAGIC

FOREST MAGIC

FOREST MAGIC

RE-CREATING

Handstitched books

KNITTING