Today is day 29 of the 60 day bird challenge. I choose to draw an eastern bluebird and recreate it in fabric and thread. Here are some pictures that show my process. I used Elmer’s glue stick to hold everything until I stitched. The pieces of fabric were cut free hand and held up to the drawing to make sure the shape was right and then stuck to the canvas. I did not use stabilizer behind my piece.
August 19, 2014 at 6:22 pm
Very Beautiful bluebird Delores! Even the thistle too! Your technique is intriguing.
September 12, 2014 at 10:55 pm
Thank you Laura, I love this technique.
September 3, 2014 at 6:14 am
Beautiful bluebird, so cleverly done.
September 5, 2014 at 6:28 pm
Delores, you have achieved wonderful results with this technique. I tried something similar–freehand cutting, glue tacking, and threadpainting–on some pieces and loved working that way….The best to you on your 60 birds!! 🙂
September 12, 2014 at 10:54 pm
Thank you Joni, i find this kind of relaxing.