November 3, 2008 – 2:17 pm
With much trial and error and finally pleasure and success, the Star Gazer Lilies for Annie are complete.
It is difficult to get a picture of the 3 dimensions. These views from the side will let you see the result.
The piece measures 34″ x 36″ . Hooked with # 8 and hand cut recycled fabric. The background is hand dyed wool in shades of hot pink and purple. The colors were matched to paint samples supplied by Annie.
It was my pleasure to make it for a dear friend, who was willing to let me experiment with a new way of hooking. It looks great in her cheerful, colorful home.
September 27, 2008 – 11:43 am
This has really been an adventures. Lots of thinking and figuring took place before the first loop was hooked. I ended up drawing the pattern on a linen backing to use as my template. The actual backing for this piece will be a hand dyed wool fabric, stretch over a frame. Here is what I’ve come up with so far.
It is difficult to see the dimension from a flat photo. Each leaf was hooked & finished separately and then formed into different shapes and overlapped one on another.
Now that all the leaves are done, I am experimenting with making the stems of the flowers. Finally decided on a 1 inch strips of wool fabric, rolled over beading wire and stitched in place with a needle and thread. I won’t bore you with all the other methods that were tried but failed. Love that wire, as I can twist the stems and then just tack them down in a few strategic places.
Now comes the Star Gazer Lilies. I have some wonderful fabrics pulled and ideas rolling around in my head. Stay tuned.
