This was created using most of the same mediums as #I, however, I did add another pillow I designed and painted…and then a teacup I took from a photo. The chocolates are from a piece of artwork I painted as well…. I was trying to think of a caption for this one, as it seemed…
I love designing, then painting or drawing textiles. This started out as my painting of a chair called "Grandma's Chair", which I originally intended as a way to pay tribute to my mother who is also a wonderful grandmother. From there I thought I would keep going, so I started a collage with the chair filled with pillows, lace, quilts and…
Supplies were: A 12 by 12 piece of Plexiglas (you could use any size or use regular glass instead). A rubber type brayer, Acrylic paints: I like the thinner craft paints like Folk Art. Leaves I used rhubarb leaves and tansy, but others just work as well! Squares of cotton sheeting or muslin. I used…
A mixed-media stitched Trapunto sampler inspired by the Japonaiserie style that captures Koi fish and water lilies. The mixture of media include an original ink pointillism drawing on cotton, embroidery, bead work, Trapunto quilting and silver wire embellishments of the Koi. Finished size: 215mm x 410mm. My name is Cherry Barlowe (aka Qershi), I was…
The weft used in this woven wall hanging was made from previously used paper that was hand spun into yarn. The yarn was then hand dyed. The landscape imagery was created using fabric that was appliquéd onto the woven paper background. Detail was added with free hand machine embroidery and stitching.
This is a mixed media fiber collage that I did. I used a painting from my series "Backyard Birds", printed it out on fabric and built the collage around the image. I've used coffee stained canvas and other fibers to give yummy layers of interest and texture. I have also used vintage Scrabble pieces to…
Based on the badger cull occurring in Wales. The badger is stitched in cotton on painted canvas with added mixed media. 91/2 x 12" The background is painted with acrylics, textured bits were added to the paint like scrim and paper, the badger is hand embroidered and then pieces of rust were applied and…
Nom de Plumage came about as an attempt to create pieces in a short amoun of time. Much to my chagrin, the little birds pictured here defied me and decided to take forever. Nevertheless, I have made many of these compositions. The birds are a fabric collage and the frame is found wood that has…
Phototransfers on cotton and silk, discharged cotton, embellished and stitched.
