2004
24″ x 36″
Materials:
Felt, chiffon, tulle, various threads, paint, fusible web, decorative beads, batting
Techniques:
Fused raw edge applique, thread lace, trapunto, machine and hand stitched, painted
I encountered some technical difficulties in using novel materials like felt and lightweight chiffon. Shredding, distortion and slipping under the needle were problems I had to resolve, along with figuring out how to make the baby appear three dimensional.
Made in response to a critique group suggestion.
Reliance on Reference Photos
Computer Usage
Paint Applied