Sunday, September 13, 2009

A New Way of Thinking

My embroidery projects began many years ago with stamped linens and samplers. When I first saw the Sublime Stitching patterns, I began to think in terms of 'what can I embellish?'

And mostly, the answer was tea towels...

After I was introduced to the wonderful blog phenomenon and the patterns and ideas shared within, I made some softies and many, many onesies.

Martha, at Q is for Quilter, introduced the idea of using coloring books as embroidery patterns to me. Previously, I always depended on hot iron transfer designs, but after seeing Martha's wonderful projects, a new source of inspiration was opened up to me.

This weekend, I ventured into another area of design source - photographs!







My original plan was to try some landscapes, but I decided to try a 'portrait'. I will never have the artistic creativity to do portraits as wonderful as Jenny Hart, but I think it turned out to be a passing likeness.

But the test will be if anyone recognizes it!

6 comments:

Lynne said...

WOW, incredible! How did you do this from a photograph? My bet is that it's somebody's Best Dog. I may be wrong ...

Nice stitching! I really do want to know the process you went through!

Iron Needles said...

I think I recognize that lop ear and off centered tag! Can't wait the Guy to see it. That is really so cool.

jan said...

Lynne - you are correct! I am sure it was logical deduction more than the likeness, but it was a good bet!

I will share the process tomorrow.

DS - The Mister suggested I put her name on the tag, so I knew it wasn't a spot on likeness...

Gaynell said...

Nice job. Your skills are certainly developing nicely! Mom would be proud.

Allie said...

Yay! That turned out so well! I must try this!

Martha said...

What a great source of inspiration. I have admired Jenny's work, but I always felt the photo thing was beyond my ability....but, maybe not -- your first attempt is fabulous. I can't wait to hear about the technique -- my head is swimming with ideas.