Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Winter Garden Embroideries

On my desk this week are two little embroideries I've been doing - and they are continuing my theme on the winter garden.  I used hand made paper as the base and added sari silks, glass beads, freshwater pearls, metallic threads and printing.  I wanted to give the idea of awakening - new life pushing up through the dormant layers and the hard, spiky frost.



 I'm linking up with Julia over at WOYWW - why not pop over and see what other people have on their desk this week.
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25 comments:

  1. Julia Dunnit11 February 2015 at 09:09

    Well, I think your idea worked! Beautiful, so glad you posted pics of the detail too..I could browse all day!

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  2. glitterandglue11 February 2015 at 09:23

    Lovely, Diana - well done.
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #6

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  3. Anne11 February 2015 at 09:44

    Just beautiful as always. What will you do with these? Anne x #30

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  4. Anne11 February 2015 at 09:45

    Just beautiful as always. What will you do with these? Anne x #30

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  5. https://tastytextiles.blogspot.com/11 February 2015 at 10:20

    Spectacularly beautiful !!

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  6. Carmen 11 February 2015 at 11:55

    So beautiful - it's like you paint with material. You definitely succeeded in your mission - I love those detail shots.

    Carmen x #46

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  7. Lunch Lady Jan11 February 2015 at 13:38

    Love the 'detail' shots, it's so lovely to pick out the bugle beads, pearls and other touches. I love the almost monochrome piece best, it's just the colours of today!! I really adore your work because it's something I know I could never do, so admire the patience of others :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 23 xx

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  8. Carol Rigby11 February 2015 at 13:45

    You have certainly achieved what you set out to do. They are beautiful. I love the idea of using the handmade paper.

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  9. Maryanne11 February 2015 at 15:13

    Once again, Diana, your pieces are so beautiful and evocative of the winter garden. I'm so in love with this series!

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  10. Lynn Holland11 February 2015 at 17:35

    A feast, an absolute feast for the eyes. ooh where to look next.
    Did I tell you, yours is my favourite blog haha. Oh yes I think I did haha
    Lynn xx

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  11. Lynn Holland11 February 2015 at 17:35

    A feast, an absolute feast for the eyes. ooh where to look next.
    Did I tell you, yours is my favourite blog haha. Oh yes I think I did haha
    Lynn xx

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  12. Unknown11 February 2015 at 17:45

    Wow. Sari silks, beads, pearls, printing--that adds up to some amazing embroidery. So beautiful and inspiring to me. It really does represent pushing up through the frost and feeling new again. Love, love, love. Thank you so much for sharing that! Just seeing that gorgeous work made my day. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #48

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  13. Lisca11 February 2015 at 19:42

    This is taking embroidery to a whole new level! Wow! Beautiful! Wish I could do that. I'm joining a small embroidery group here in the village and I'm going to learn traditional embroidery. (Never done anything more than cross stitch).
    Your embroidery is a work of art!
    Thank you for visiting earlier,
    Have a good week,
    Lisca#38

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  14. PaperOcotilloStudio11 February 2015 at 21:08

    Very beautiful. I love the dimension of your pieces and the variety of the materials you use. Just drool worthy! They do really convey your idea of winter stalks coming back to life in the spring :) Shel #45 WOYWW

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  15. K J D11 February 2015 at 21:18

    You've captured it perfectly! So beautiful :)

    Karen x

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  16. Felix the Crafty Cat11 February 2015 at 21:45

    Gorgeous Diana, I hardly like to ask if you have any other plans for these because I don't always when I make pieces like this. I just love the experience of working with the materials and don't always know what I will use the finished piece for. However, if you do have plans, please let us see it.
    Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x 37

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  17. Artatag11 February 2015 at 21:52

    To me your creations look like made by fairies! They are so beautiful! Wonderful details! Thank you for sharing.
    Thanks for your earlier visit!
    Hugs
    Gabriela 17

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  18. massofhair11 February 2015 at 22:43

    Such exquisite work, really would like to play with something similar just need to work out how to start. Recently got some Sari Silk, have the handmade paper and I have a huge amount of beads so what's stopping me, lack of confidence but one day I WILL make something. Amazing inspiration, thank you :-) xxx

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  19. Paper rainbow12 February 2015 at 08:05

    The textures and minimal colour palette work beautifully

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  20. Robyn Oliver12 February 2015 at 12:10

    Gorgeous freestyle embroidery, Diana, thanks for visiting enjoy your week RobynO#12

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  21. Hazel Agnew12 February 2015 at 15:21

    These work beautifully Diana. Love the combinations and the printing fits in so well. I also did my third winter garden piece on handmade paper and used my felting machine to embed my fibres! Sari silks are a great idea! Must try that! Thanks again for inspiring me! X

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  22. Patrink12 February 2015 at 19:41

    the pics are wonderful. Thanks for the details, oh my, just lovely. Happy WOYWW
    Pat #71

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  23. Ruth13 February 2015 at 21:33

    Wow, how beautiful are they? Exquisite work Diana, just delightful! Very inspiring...Ruth x

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  24. Terri Corona18 February 2015 at 00:07

    A feast for the eyes, as always!

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  25. PocketSize4 March 2015 at 14:59

    Your embroidery is just so spectacular. These pieces are no exception. Perfectly beautiful!

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