Friday, March 19, 2010

one or the other





I've been working on altering a piece of fabric for Down the Rabbit Hole with Bea. So far it has been fun although full of accidents. First, I inadvertently cut two pieces of fabric instead of one. Then when pressing them, I managed to get a rust streak on one of the pieces. I decided that was a happy accident and started altering that piece.


I used two shades of brown pens and two shades of thread to paint and stitch. That same morning I didn't make enough coffee and then accidently made too much so I experimented with splattering droplets of coffee on it.

Not being entirely sure how it was going to turn out, I started altering the other piece by sewing a variety of blue pieces on it. I'm looking forward to the next steps, whatever they may be.


I also finished the earrings I had started.
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Coffee staining makes for an interesting abstract and the sky is so blue these past few days, blue on blue, heaven on your other piece.

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  2. EvaMarch 19, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Dancing along the fine line between intention and accident -- very subtle. Some magic seems to be starting.

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  3. Mary Welsh HubbardMarch 19, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    I like your earrings. Very pretty.

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  4. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenMarch 19, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Sounds like an interesting and fun experiment.
    Love the earrings!

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  5. Quilt or DyeMarch 19, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    ohhhh! Keep me appraised on the brown tone one. It looks interesting.

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  6. YvonneMarch 19, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I'm in the same challenge and find it interesting so far. Love your earrings. I just nominated you for the Sunshine Blog award, if; you are interested come check it out.

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  7. BeaMarch 19, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Love the way those accidents happen. :)Bea

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  8. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    There's nothing like a 'happy accident' for inspiration and challenge! ; )

    LOVE those earrings!!!

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  9. DottiMarch 19, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Well, I see we are all in good company over at Dog in the Hole! I'm there too! Love the earrings!

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  10. layersMarch 19, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    happy accidents are wonderful-- when you incorporate these accidents into your work you never know where you will end up-- a wonderful piece.

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  11. elleMarch 19, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    I'm here checking out sunshine nominees and I admire your handwork. I shall check back to see how your happy accidents turn out after I get my own project finished.

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  12. Melissa ;-)March 20, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    I found this challenge via Yvonne at Ink Spillers Attic and I am very interested to see what you all come up with!

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  13. BTMarch 20, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Wow, I love the accidental one! The blues are pretty but I think the coffee stained one is more fun!

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  14. SandraMarch 22, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    You make great use of accidents :)
    Lovely earrings.

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  15. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesMarch 23, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    There are no accidents...remember this simple lesson as you dive down the rabbit hole...Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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