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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

(paint+paper)=(thread+fabric)

this was the watercolor I did a few weeks ago:


which I then transferred to fabric:


and now I've stitched it:


I used embroidery floss in several different colors


and edged it all around with teabag papers



I think I like it

:)

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I also just realized that it's a summation of lots of peace work ...

the walk in the woods with my camera
+
taking the time in a hectic week to sit down and paint something
+
doing the "slow sew"

and, oh yeah,
the teabag papers came from lots of taking time for tea

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29 comments:

  1. karen hess jewelryMay 11, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    KImmie, this is SO beautiful! Having worked in fiber art I appreciate the time this piece represents...stunning!
    xo
    Karen

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  2. sharonMay 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Every stage of this is a work of art in itself, and each one so beautiful! I love them all!

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  3. Gayle PriceMay 11, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I think I like it too..........very much !! Its beautiful and I love the "processes" and I love the final textures. Very creative , very beautiful. xx

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  4. HeARTworksMay 11, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I'm sure I like it! It's very peaceful and serene. Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  5. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMay 11, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Love, love, love! So many different mediums and textures and details. Fantastic! I wish I could do the slow sew! I wish I could paint. Wonderful and inspiring! Best wishes and blessings, Tammy

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  6. The Sparkly FairyMay 12, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    This is so beautiful x

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  7. lyle baxterMay 12, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    The original was very nice the finished product great! its good you have the patience! thank you for showing us!

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  8. Healing WomanMay 12, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Your embroidery work is inspiring. The piece is so neat and a work of perfection.

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  9. RobinMay 12, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    It's a beautiful piece Kimmie!

    Hugs,
    Robin

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  10. BeeMay 12, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  11. Terri KahrsMay 12, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    "Peace Work"!!! LoVe IT!!! This stunning piece is truly gallery worthy, Kimmie. Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  12. Lynn CohenMay 12, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    You are such an inspiration to me! I LOVE each and every hand stitch on this piece. YOu have such a style making this whole painting come alive with thread and fabric and paper.........amazingly wonderful in all ways!!!!! WOW!!! I LOVE YOUR WORK.

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  13. YvonneMay 12, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    The textures, the colors, the theme, all of it make it a very lovely and beautiful piece of fiber art. Great work Kimmie, as always.

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  14. teresaSMay 14, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Kimmie this is fabulous. I just love the tea papers. I have got to start saving them! We have tea every night and I never realized what a treasure I was throwing away!! Your stitches are so even around the edge...just beautiful!

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  15. sukipoetMay 14, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    such a beautiful quilt. i am so surprised that the tea bags are sturdy enough to sew.

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  16. Chesterbrook Academy ElementaryMay 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful art work.
    I love your choice of colors

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  17. BeccaMay 14, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Oh my gosh Kimmie! This piece is so lovely! I would love to try something like that. I never thought about using tea bags, how do you do that? Once the used tea bag is dry, isn't it too fragile? Stunning piece!

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  18. GabrielaMay 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Beautiful work!!

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  19. ELKMay 14, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    oh goodness ... you have done it again ..simply beautiful~

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  20. Gayle PritchardMay 15, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I love this, the imagery, the inspiration, and the process. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. HalleMay 15, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    The finished product in fantastic than I'd imagined it could be way back when you showed the transfer and talked about stitching on it.

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  22. S. EtoleMay 15, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    This is beautiful through every stage.

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  23. aleMay 15, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    hola kimmie!!!!!!! l love evry process of your work!!the stiches are the stars of your paints!!!besos enormes!!!!!!

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  24. rebeccaMay 16, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    so much beauty.
    your hands are a testimony to the alchemy of transformation.
    it is as if each process represents an entire season....harnessing the secrets of all, your work is the embodiment of life itself.

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  25. Deb HarveyMay 16, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    It's beautiful, Kimmie!

    I love everything about it!

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  26. *jean*May 17, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    just perfect...carving out time for your soul health

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  27. StephMay 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    LOVE this!!! the stitching created much dimension to the piece...simply beautiful...

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  28. rivergardenstudioMay 23, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I just have to say that this is gorgeous! I love your colors and your stitching on this "slow sew"... wow! roxanne

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  29. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Wow, Kimmie, that is wonderful!

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