Sunday, December 29, 2013

Building a Fabric House

Recently I was delighted to be part of a lovely conspiracy - making a house portrait for a mother to give her daughter as a surprise for Christmas. What made it even better was that the two parties concerned are dear friends, Sharon of the blog Sallymomsprouts and her daughter Anne of My Giant Strawberry.

First, a photo of the house from Anne's mom

Next, photos of Anne's pets, gleaned from her blog



Then, a drawing of the house

And a version in colored pencil and cut paper, with animal faces in the windows

Fabrics selected, shapes cut out and prepared for fusing

Picture fused and machine embroidered

Little faces in the windows

Border added with embroidered vine...

Picture completed and mailed in time for Christmas!!

Unfortunately I wasn't able to finish another project I had hoped to complete, but it is first on my list for the new year. Thank you for your patience, Julie.

Hope you have had a wonderful weekend!

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14 comments:

  1. Karen L RDecember 29, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    !!!!!!!!!!!

    This is fabulous for so many reasons!!!!!!!

    xoxoxoxoxoxox

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  2. Vicki WDecember 29, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    That's really lovely!

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  3. Anne ButeraDecember 29, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I'm so glad you posted about how you created my lovely house portrait! It was so much fun to watch your creative process (you make it look so easy, but I know it's not!).

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will treasure it always.

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  4. Art by Rhoda ForbesDecember 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Fabulous work of art!

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  5. Libby FifeDecember 30, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    You did a super job! What a very sweet present:)

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  6. AndreaDecember 30, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Really nice process photos...thanks for posting!

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  7. SimoneDecember 30, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I am sure they were both delighted as I would have been! It must have taken you ages to piece it all together. It is a gorgeous piece of work Judy and a wonderful heirloom for Anne. x

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  8. sharonDecember 30, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    So much joy shared around the world because of this, Judy. Smiles as wide as the sky. Once again, my thanks and love.

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  9. Custom ComfortsDecember 30, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Love it Judy! You did such a fabulous job. I'm sure they will be thrilled. I love the pets in the windows - just precious.
    Happy New Year.
    Cindy

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  10. Jennifer RichardsonDecember 30, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    unbelievably wonderful!!!
    You are a fabric genius:)
    Hope this next jaunt around the sun
    is your sweetest so far,
    Jennifer

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  11. Lorinda.C.FDecember 30, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Oh Judy, what a truly spectacular piece! It's absolute perfection and is obviously created with so much love! What a gift... xx

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  12. Nedra WeaverDecember 31, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Judy, that is just beautiful!!!
    Now I want to try to make one of my house!! The animal's faces in the windows are just adorable!! Love it!

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  13. Jane Grant TentasDecember 31, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Really adorable with those little animal faces! Beautiful work!

    Happy New Year!

    Jane T

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  14. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    It's wonderful to see the steps it takes a genius like yourself to create a lasting legacy such as this.
    Thanks, Judy!
    Barbara

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