And linking to Fiber Arts Friday.
Elowen Shawl pattern found here
purl bump pattern
And then a completed silk painting that took the Frame Depot longer to matte and frame than it took me to paint. But they did a great job after lots of discussion on how to stretch the fabric without tearing the edges. The technique Mr. Framer used was called "sinked" as it was stretched over foam board with another layer of foam board cut around the stretched silk, then matted and glass covering it and a frame edging cut to size and attached. I could not get a straight picture with the matte looking other than whoppy-jawed, so just did a close up of the silk.
Matted and framed with non-glare glass; dimensions 39" x 31"
This will go over our fire place after Christmas.Did you finish any projects this week? One project we still need to complete today is cleaning off the gunk on the top of the ceiling fan blades. Would Tami allow me to show a picture of the dust before I get up on the ladder to clean and then after? Think not. But go visit her blog to see others' finished objects on Friday. And be sure to look at Fiber Arts Friday where there is lots of alpaca going on.
I have completed some projects but also have gunk on the ceiling fan:) Love the shawl and the silk painting! Have a blessed day, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful projects you have completed! I've been busy at the sewing machine making dolly diapers, a doll blanky and some western bibs for a friend's new baby.
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is gorgeous!! An the shawl is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely shawl. I like that it can be worn with more casual clothes. I often see these fancy lacy shawls and think, but when would i ever have the occasion to wear them? Your silk painting is also stunning.
ReplyDeleteI'm okay with NOT seeing the gunk on your ceiling fan blades. I can always just look up at my own if that were what I wanted to see :)
Your shawl turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat shawl is beautiful and so wearable too! And your silk painting - such beautiful subtle colouring and watered texture. Never mind the ceiling fan, no one will be looking once this painting is up! Thank you so much for the info re molasses - no wonder it's so dark! E x
ReplyDeleteNice scarf! Love the colors and pattern. Wow! Super impressed with the silk painting!
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Vicki
I love the bright orange in the scarf, it really stands out!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your projects! I especially admire your gorgeous shawl, beautiful colors and cool pattern. Many blessings to you and yours this holiday, Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty in the shawl. Great picture!
ReplyDeleteYou are sweet, my good friend.
DeleteNice shawl Nancy as always. Your silk paintings are divine.You have great talent my dear!
ReplyDeleteGosh Nancy your shawl is beautiful work and what a lovely snap of you looking so pretty .... but wow just look at your poppies! Looks like you found the new gutta easier to handle. Blessings for Christmas and thanks for being a great blogging buddy. Betty
ReplyDeleteAdmirable work you have done, both things are looking great, knitted purl bump pattern has great eye=catching look, and painted print also looking great, both finished objects have exceptional look, unique creativity you have performed, keeps it up. Love to your work, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe shawl is stunning. Hooray for completing it.
ReplyDeleteThe painting is amazing. Beautiful work.
Merry Christmas!
This shawl is so you, Nancy. It's like one of your paintings. When you paint on silk, there is like a magical effect. It's like pressed flowers between glass with a little oil.
ReplyDeleteLovely mixture of colours on your shawl, and I bet that is something that you will wear a lot.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent shawl! I love the colors and the drape of it. I've found it's always an ordeal getting something you've spent time on framed by someone else. Finding a good framer is a challenge but once you've found one, hang onto them, they're a valuable asset to your projects.
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