Look here if you want to see where I started. Do you think I became a little obsessed?
The edges aren't finished yet. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it, but the size is just about right for a book cover. Or, perhaps the focal in a larger piece.....only time will tell.......Any other ideas?
Presenting the finished worms!
Detail shots....The spiral looked out of place after I finished backstitching on the orange beads. I wasn't happy until I added a layer of turquoise fringe. Layer, layer, layer.....it doesn't matter if you're using paint, fabric or beads.....more layers = more depth!! Of course, it's hard to know when to stop, but I think I stopped just in time. LOL!
Techniques used:
Hand embroidery - french knots, straight stitch, back stitch, cross stitch and seed stitch
Bead embroidery - back stitch, stacked stitch, fringe and ruffle.
21 comments:
Anne Marie, your 'worms' are exquisite. The colours and all the detail and depth is fabulous. You are such an inspiration!
It's a riot, just as well you stopped in time or you would have beaded over the edge. A different colour combo for you, i see a bit of Penny in there with the rusty colours. It's very exciting, quite different.
A journal cover would be good.
At first glance i liked it better without the beads but the closeups are nice. Good job!
oh so beautiful. how lucky you are to have taken a class with Penny. her work is stunning.
Sure don't look like worms to me! You've dressed them p beautifully!
Yummy. I just love this. I don't stop either.
Thanks, everyone! It was a fun piece to make. Not my normal colour range, so that made it even more interesting. It's good to get back to intuitive beading!!
Penny, I guess that city worms need more sparkle to keep up with the neighbours!!! They're probably influenced by all that worm shopping and clubbing that they do!
Kaite, it was tempting to bead over the edge, but I controlled myself. LOL! Of course a book cover would need beads encrusting the edge.....don't you think?
Cool beans. I like it without the embellishments AND with the embellishments. Both are sassy and have their own character.
I think you had to stop!!! you ran out of blank space!!! Love IT!
These are the best looking worms I've seen in a long time! Hope you show us what you end up doing with it. Perhaps a focal point on a bag?
I'm late in this, but wow, it is so different than when it started, and I love the juxtaposition of the tangerine and turquoise,. especially in the spiral. your work is amazing, I can't wait to see what you'll do again when you have more art/me time.
Hi, Anne Marie. I've enjoyed reading over your blog and seeing your artwork and projects--all very lovely. Your beaded piece is sumptuous. Happy holiday stitching!
best, nadia
These look waaay different from when you began! Just beautiful. Worms... I think the term fits. What does Penny prefer?
Sara, Beth, MA & Rachel, thanks for your words!! This is quite a departure for me, but like any other experimental piece, will probably come out somewhere later in my work.
Nadia & Nancy, thanks for your compliments and for stopping by! I think that Penny would have preferred that I never coined the phrase, but other than that, I think she's getting used to it. LOL!
Love the worms Anne Marie...
your blog is filled with yummy goodness
beautiful art!!!
Lillian
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Oh i love your work, i've just had a fun filled time reading through your blog. this is a gorgeous peice and i love your worms. Your doodles are adorable to maybe not so shy lol
cheers karen xo
Lillian and Karen, thanks for your lovely word on my blog, my worm piece and the doodles. BTW, the doodles are quite brazen and they just love bling!! I have a couple more sitting on the worktable, impatiently waiting for me to sparkle them up!! LOL!
Hi Anne Marie,
Your "worms" are just AMAZING! Love that piece.
Keep well and hugs
Thanks, Norma and hugs back to you!!
Your work is wonderfully detailed...and I see that you're from Toronto, Canada! Greetings from WEllanD.
I'm now following you...stop by and enter my giveaway!
ciao bella
Creative Carmelina
really beautiful. Fun colors! Your work is always just amazing!
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