small fabric collage

Again the idea of using the sewing line as more than a way to connect 2 pieces of cloth. It seems like a great way of exploring the full extent of the medium.
Here is a small sampler of batiks, linen and beads to that end..

and a little inspiration from this lady... love love her stuff..


small fabric collage
Originally uploaded by loriemccown

trees and birds

The latest in the tree stitchery going on..still layering, sewing, adding..

Hand and machine stitched, embellished...

and they left us yesterday, all intact, just up and flew away! the nerve.