Sunday, February 20, 2011

Poison Ivy, Leaves and All


She is done! Well, except the finishing off of the backing :P And I am quite happy with the results. I should have set a timer or something to figure out how long it took to complete. It was probably around 12 hours all told...2-3 hours over about 4 nights. I know I showed off most of it earlier this past week, but now the leaves are on and it gives it a whole new look :)

So here she is...bit by bit...

This angle shows off the "texture" of the leaves pretty well.


And the flower stands up quite a bit also...


Can't forget her tooshie...rather naked as it turned out...


And her dainty little feet...


This was taken with the hoop on it's side - almost. I think it looks pretty neat, so I am showing it off...


The leaves - and the flower - were all made by embroidering on bits of singed organza. This is them in a bowl. As I went I found that I had to cut most of the pieces smaller. Next time I will burn them with a candle flame...should be much easier on my fingers than always flicking a lighter on. Of course that means I will have to go out and actually buy a candle...


8 comments:

Re said...

She came out great. It is nice to know that you care enough about your work to even consider the reverse side.

Judy Nolan said...

Theresa, she finished up beautifully! I love the organza additions...the perfect final touch.

storybeader said...

neat texture! I know the feeling, spending so much time on something, without timing it! Oh well... {:-D

Memories for Life said...

She turned out so cool! I really do love the patterned fabric...adds a whole other feel to it!

Linda E. Pruitt said...

This is so unique! I can understand you having a hard time pricing it!

Splendid Little Stars said...

How cool, Theresa!!

Anonymous said...

Very cool- and that is some good photography there too!

Unknown said...

Just gorgeous. Love the texture!