Here's the second one...
... and the results...
it's quite a bit smaller than the previous one. I'm not finished with these yet so you may see some more ideas.
Monday, 30 May 2011
Ernst Haeckel and free machine embroidery
I've been somewhat fascinated by Ernst Haeckel for a while and recently treated myself to a book of his illustrations which are incredibly detailed. I knew I wanted to do something stitchy with them so this afternoon experimented by printing a couple of the images on fabric, layering up on some background fabric, lowering the feed dogs on the machine and away I went. It's been a good exercise in practicing free machine embroidery. I wasn't going to post them but they are quite interesting. So here's the first one...
and here's where I went with it...
Here's the second one...
Here's the second one...
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29 comments:
Carol, no matter what you tackle you pull it off with such ease.
These are spectacular. Are you planning on framing them?
Lynne x
Ooh! These are fascinating! Great stitching Carol! x
Brilliant. As someone utterly challenged by needle and thread can only stand and applaud such skill.
Wow what a fabulous effect, love them both. Tracy x
wow looks stunning....like what youve created.
ooooooooo yes!
Ernst Haeckel...new to me, sounds like something you need to say 'Bless you' after, but LOVE those illustrations. Imagine lots of these on a hanging...all sewn...ooooooo!
These are so interesting and look very complicated. Look forward to see how you integrate these into your designs. Annette
Very clever Carole you have some patience Girl
I have never heard of Ernst Haeckel - thankyou for introducing me. I love what you have done with his designs and look forward to seeing more.
wow these are fab! HUgs Juls
They look really fab!!! ;)
these drawings are amazing and you have interpreted them beautifully in stitch x
Gosh these are fantastic
These pieces are so intriguing. Very intricate and detailed. I think you did a wonderful job translating them to stitching on fabric. Fabulous my dear...
These are stunning Carol. I'm lookinf forward to see what you do next!
Wow! What machine control you have to be so intricate!!! I'm jealous :)
Off to investigate Ernst Haeckel......
Fantastic work Carol, love the designs too !!
These are totally amazing - you are absolutely brilliant and I am in total awe
Oooh Carol, these are fab and yes they are rather interesting, glad you decided to share them.
Might have to seek him out, looks good.
Sam xxx
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These are wonderful! Looks so fun to try.
Both are fantastic!
Carol, these are amazing. You've done a fabulous job. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them.
Oh WOW Carol, these are fabulous. If only I had your talent!
Both are wonderful! Love how you are always experimenting in all the arts!
wow - how did I miss these, absolutely fab Carol and definitely the right direction
Fab stitching Carol, I love the designs, they look really intricate. Really beautiful work,
Love Sarita xx
thought I had commented on these already Carol - absolutely fabulous, you should keep up the textile works.
Wow, your machine stitching is amazing. Anne x
Wow! These are stunning Carol.
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