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Wednesday 17 October 2012

Autumn at Cranberry Flats

I finished the handstitching on this 'detour' piece lastnight!  I think after all those hours, I can actually say there is more hand stitching on this one than there is free machine work.

Autumn at Cranberry Flats, 2012

The leaves, most of the bushes, and the rosehips are all done with needle in hand.  Any bare spots in the machine-stitched grasses were all filled in by hand.  I love it!  I spent over four hours lastnight on the handwork.  I've taken so many photos of it, but lastnight was - well - night.  Today is dark and blustery and rainy.  This are pretty close though.

Now I'm off to clean it up and finish the edges.  This piece will be for sale at the Centre Galleries in December.  I'll keep you posted.

Linking to TN&TN for WIP Wednesday : )

20 comments:

Kit Lang said...

OMG, Monika, this is my most favourite piece that you've made, ever!

I don't know how much your pieces sell for, but could you let me know how much you're selling this one for - and if I can afford it (maybe even if I can't!) I'd like to buy it - unless the gallery has that "must be for sale" clause...

Vicki W said...

Wow, I am amazed with every piece you do. I love this one....I love all of them!

HollyM said...

This piece is really special, Monica. And since I do a little thread sketching, I know just how talented you are!

Susan J Barker said...

Monika, wonderful! it would be great hanging in my house, but I will let Kit have it -- this time!
besides I am really poor right now...hahahaha

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Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Wow! Wow! Wow! I always adore your work. This is my very favorite...I love it

Ann Symes said...

Breathtaking! Love this piece!

Michele T said...

Wow Monika!!! Your creations are amazing!!! I would love to see a comparison of your earlier work to the ones you have made recently to see how your work has developed and changed!! Good idea?

Terry Aske Art Quilts said...

Fabulous piece!

rtquilter said...

Gorgeous, Monika. How big is it?

Julieta said...

Hi, Monika, I loved this work. You are an artist very fabulous.

JennyPennyPoppy said...

Your designs, sewing and stitching are simply fabulous! This is so beautifully done!!

Anonymous said...

That is absolutely incredible! Like Kit and Susan, I'd love to own it, but my budget would be unlikely to stretch that far. Amazing work!

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Sam said...

So awesome, how big is it? I'm always impressed at what you create with thread.

Ariane said...

Wow!! It's amazing!! I just love all the details.

Dahn said...

Fantastic. I looks amazing..

In stitches and seams said...

another great piece Monika .... sew much detail goes into your work .... just wonderful... :)
in stitches

Patti said...

Beautiful...as always.

Ellie said...

This is a stunning piece of work Monika, I love all of the colours you have used. Beautiful - well done!!!!

Mary Ann Tate said...

Beautiful. I love how you have put the illusion of movement into the grasses.

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