Earlier this year I went to Rockhampton, Queensland for a 3 day workshop with the lovely, and generous Cas Holmes. I say generous because she shares her wisdom and experience so freely. She’s one of those tutors who talks about their process of why the the way work, works for them . . . no imposition, just their practice in action.
Since returning from Rockhampton, with a side trip to Mackay where I saw Peta Lloyd’s book Black Saturday at the local art gallery (a very moving artwork), I’ve been somewhat busy what with buying and selling houses, moving towns and such. I have however managed to complete this experimental piece as a follow-up . . . along with the 100 encaustic pieces.
I used only what I had. Muslin, calico, hessian, some eco-prints of rose leaves, paint stained baby wipes, embroidery cottons and linen thread.
late start studio 
Good luck in your new home. The embroidery is lovely. I am a fan of french knots too.
Thank you Cathy. Despite a big hole in my laundry floor and boxes yet to unpack I feel I belong.
I used to avoid hand stitching and here I am loving it! Who knows what will be next!
Beautiful piece
Thank you Debbie . . . its now in a frame and may belong on my wall rather than someone else’s.
Love this piece of work Wendy, so soft and feminine. I like your french knots – I want to try them now myself.
Ithanks Peta. I find doing them a bit hypnotic . . . bullion stitches are another favourite but I find them more difficult to make a well as I’d like.
beautiful stitching!
Thank you Mo . . . and now to finish the stitching on my other project! 😉
I missed this – it’s just gorgeous. Wishing you more creative time now you are more settled in your new home and hoping that art challenges bring you more creative joy in 2019 xo
Thank you Lynette . . . my focus this year is to simply “Do stuff!”