Tuesday, October 25, 2011

She Sells Three Shells

A few days ago I finally finished (I think) another small textile piece that I started after I'd been to the Knitting and Stitching Show. 
Three Shells - 10cm x 20cm
It's embellished sari silk, with silk fibres, banana yarn and scrim.  I've sort of stitched the shells on, which are years and years old (there's a good reason for not throwing stuff out!) and then added a few french knots.  I'm having problems stopping the shells from falling off, but if I don't touch it they're fine!  Anyone know a good way to secure them?

If you're interested in textiles and live near Bury St Edmunds, the 'Out of the Fold' exhibition is well worth a visit.  Fran and I went yesterday and were really impressed, it's on until the 29th Oct. And if you want a cuppa afterwards then head to 'Harriets' - lovely tea, and the cakes looked good too, although we both managed to resist (this time!)

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11 comments:

  1. janOctober 25, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Lovely delicate colours

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  2. Fran HillmanOctober 25, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Nice!x

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  3. JoOctober 25, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    It's gorgeous, I love the colours.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I like that! I wonder if you take two horizontal threads across the shells, it would still look good, one under and one over the central 'bulge'?

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  5. Helen SmithOctober 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    It's lovely - love the soft colours! What I do when I have uncooperative shells/sea glass is run a thread round under the shell but on top of the fabric to sort of hold the stitches together and stop them slipping - does that make sense? With these I'd probably just put a loop around the 3 threads at the top of each shell which hopefully will stop the outside stitches slipping off. Hope that helps!

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  6. Linda VincentOctober 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Isn't it great to come home from an exhibition full of ideas and inspiration!
    I'd try a bit of 'Trim It' glue for the shells (as well as the stitches which look nice)Its meant for sticking rhinestones etc to fabric so it might just work.

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  7. silverpebbleOctober 25, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Beautiful! So delicate, and anything with shells is a winner.

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  8. IzOctober 26, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Beautiful, it looks just like seaweed - and I mean that in a nice way!

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  9. EmmaOctober 31, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    so vocative of the sea, just lovely. Tiny drilled holes & stitched - a Dremmel tool is always on my Christmas list!

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  10. Reading Tea LeavesOctober 31, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I popped into Cavern last week Su! Can't remember what day it was tho' ... Yes, interesting exhibition and Harriet's is always a great place for tea!

    Really lovely piece.

    Jeanne
    x

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  11. AnnaNovember 1, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Another exquisite piece of work Su - taking my hat off to you. Want to reach out and stroke.

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