Trish Stuart Designs

I love Hummingbirds. They used to come in huge groups at my former house. Probably because I lived on a large property. It was safe and open. I miss my sweet little hummingbirds.

Basic Steps:
1) draw an outline of the flowers and leaves on a piece of white cotton cloth.
2) paint the focal image using fabric inks/pens.
3) press fusible web to fabrics you want in your background.
4) slice fabrics to mimic sun beams in the grass and rain. Trim so edges of the beams meet the edges of the flowers.
5) press sunbeams to fuse to background fabric.
6) layer top artwork onto oversize batting and backing.
7) free motion stitch outlines of flowers, stems, leaves, etc. with a black thread.
8) stitch with a neutral or variegated thread(s) to anchor the layers and give more texture to the imagery.
9) trim completed artwork
10) add hanging sleeve and bind to finish.

I was recently reminded of the fun I had making this piece! Linen background, felted wool, thread work by machine and by hand, some ribbon work on the borders. I think I’m going to immerse myself in this again. It was a lot of fun to create it. Maybe I should have a challenge!? See what everyone else comes up with?? Are you game?

Soooo… Left side was a long time ago. Middle was a couple years later and Right side is recently. Notice anything?
Everything is getting smaller!!
Never stop creating.