I finally finished my fabric collage, inspired by Debasree Dey‘s tutorial, “Layers of Light,” from my week of Making Zen.
I started with a fairly large piece of old linen and a fabric sample that I got from FabMo years ago (that is a place that collects and recycles designer samples here in CA). Other under-layers include an old piece of silk I found in my stash in the garage, possibly from a kimono or obi, and a linen napkin that has a pretty design in the corner.
I added half of a doily, part of an antimacassar, and a beautiful scrap of embroidered fine net in a very soft pink. The velvet swirl shape was also from a sample from FabMo; I cut away the mesh backing to let the velvet really stand out. In certain light it looks almost golden!
Added embellishments include a nest made from the threads that frayed off the edges of the silk when I washed it, bits of pale pink and cream lace trims, pearl beads, pink flat-back pearls (the only element I glued down), fringe that I harvested from an old pillow edging, a recycled plastic ring from a bottle that’s woven with eyelash yarn, and a money plant pod that I couched down. Last, I added a pearl button and maple tree wings to the right side, so pretty!
Due to the large size, I decide this would be a wall hanging rather than a book cover. I machine stitched the edges of the finished project to a piece cut from a worn out mattress pad, then laced that fabric onto a piece of chipboard. Now how to mount it? I didn’t leave any margin for a picture mat or frame. Hmmm. Thinking about gluing the chipboard to a canvas, if I can find one the right size. Problem is the wrapped fabric creates bulk in the back (see last image), so the chipboard would not meet the canvas unless I add yet another layer of card to the back! I don’t think the back is sturdy enough as-is to attach any kind of hanger, either. Sigh.
This was a fun project and I love the finished piece! EnJoy!
Fabric Collage
Half Doily
Embroidered Netting
Velvet Swirl, Woven Ring
Antimacassar
Left Side with Fringe
Right Side with Fringe
Money Plant Pod
Mother of Pearl Button
Maple Wings
Back
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