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I’ve started the background…a little different than the previous pieces. The background of this is torn/frayed shantung and jacquard silk. It will be machine quilted into place, but first I need to finish the basting top stitches to hold it down (the large white top stitches toward the bottom). I’ll give you a hint to the weight of this piece….the background is being quilted over a heavy cotton batting onto an artist weight canvas for proper support of the focal point:)

That’s all I have for now. I check back as soon as I finish the quilting bit. Hasta pronto—

OK, I said I would be posting a lot more…so here’s the next one (in the same day, nonetheless:) Below is the wire form from the first post covered in muslin. I know it looks like it could be the start of a wedding cake, but trust me it’s not. Any guesses? Now on to the background quilting. Hasta Pronto…

For all my other pieces I’ve first included a sketch of the idea…but not this time:) I did do a sketch, but I’m afraid it looks like a child’s drawing destined for the premier spot on the refrigerator. It brings back early memories when I had just completed the most glorious elephant ever created in crayon. I presented it with such pride to some “parental unit”…I honestly don’t think it was my mom but maybe a grandparent. And the response, “Oh this is beautiful…what is it, dear?” was horrifying. At 3 I just couldn’t believe that an adult didn’t know an elephant when they saw one. So, since I don’t relish any of you asking me “what is it,” I decided that the sketch of my new piece will be only for my reference:) So, I am going to try to post many more photos than I have in the past showing each progressive step. Let’s see if you can guess what it is…feel free to leave comments — I look forward to hearing from you!

Here’s the first: The wire support frame.

The mobile I’ve been working on is finished! Although this piece didn’t take as long as many of my others, the time spent was spread over a longer period of time. What can I say about the delay….life happens:) Below is a photo of the finished product but you can see higher-res, close-up photos on my site here. Hope you enjoy it. This is, to date, the only piece that lends itself to orders. Even though I can’t guarantee the ceiling tile will be exactly the same design, I can say that the leaves and the flower stem will be made of the same fabrics shown in the photo. Of course no two will be alike….ahhh the beauty of artwork:)