I Got So Excited I Forgot To Press, And The Story Of How I Copied
You all know that I went fabric shopping last week. I bought a fat quarter of some pretty pink fabric, with a light pattern on it. I knew it would be perfect for embroidering.
I was so excited to embroider on it that I forgot to press it first. Now it's creased. Boo. But I still love it.
I tried out a new stitch for the leaves. I did them free hand, so some turned out better than others.
I cut out the humming bird from some fabric, and instead of appliqueing like normal, I secured it by filling in the negative spaces with tiny french knots. I always love when I see other using french knots as a filler. It adds an interesting texture to the project. I'm going to try this again on a much bigger scale.
I made a little sampler of sorts.
I used the words "curiouser and curiouser" from Alice In Wonderland because, well, it's a curious little project.
I really just wanted to practice some tiny little stitches. And they are tiny! You really can't even see what it is when it's hanging on my wall.
I also did a cluster of weird little stitches at the bottom.
And finally, I copied. *Hangs head in shame*
My favorite thing about learning to do things yourself, is when I walk into a store, look at something I like and say, "I'm pretty sure I can make that myself." It is an even more triumphant moment when I can actually make something similar.
But this is where the guilt comes in. I was browsing on Etsy as I often do after reading all of my favorite blogs. Not to buy, just to window shop. Usually, when I find something I like on Etsy, I will snatch it up. I love supporting other artists. However, I saw an awesome wall hanging that I knew I could make myself. I had all the supplies I needed, so the project would basically cost me nothing, which was much more appealing to me than making that purchase.
The wall hanging that I saw was so beautiful, and unique. But the colors, and styles that were available just weren't "me". I needed something brighter, and more bold. So here's the one I made for myself.
I shaped the flowers a bit differently.
And used a dark blue denim as my background.
I was so excited to embroider on it that I forgot to press it first. Now it's creased. Boo. But I still love it.
I used the words "curiouser and curiouser" from Alice In Wonderland because, well, it's a curious little project.
I also did a cluster of weird little stitches at the bottom.
And finally, I copied. *Hangs head in shame*
My favorite thing about learning to do things yourself, is when I walk into a store, look at something I like and say, "I'm pretty sure I can make that myself." It is an even more triumphant moment when I can actually make something similar.
But this is where the guilt comes in. I was browsing on Etsy as I often do after reading all of my favorite blogs. Not to buy, just to window shop. Usually, when I find something I like on Etsy, I will snatch it up. I love supporting other artists. However, I saw an awesome wall hanging that I knew I could make myself. I had all the supplies I needed, so the project would basically cost me nothing, which was much more appealing to me than making that purchase.
The wall hanging that I saw was so beautiful, and unique. But the colors, and styles that were available just weren't "me". I needed something brighter, and more bold. So here's the one I made for myself.
I'm not completely sure if I made mine the way the artist made theirs. But I do know that my way worked out pretty well. While I am happy to have this bit of sunshiney awesomeness hanging on my wall, I feel a bit unoriginal, and a lot like an uncreative copy cat.
Sorry awesomely creative Etsy seller. :(
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3 comments:
Super cute! And I think it's ok to "borrow" an idea, as long as you're doing it for yourself, and not sell it. I "borrowed" a cross stitch idea from a fellow cross stitcher, and I feel super guilty about it, too. I maybe should have asked first, but I don't plan on selling it or anything, so I think it's ok... ?
As a teacher of paper arts, I always tell people that as long as you put your 'own little spin' to make it a bit different, it's ok to make something for yourself that you really like.
I can't tell you how many times I have used fabric without ironing it, but that's usually because I was too lazy, but that includes being too lazy to 'check for creases!'
I would like to know what you used for makng the wall hanging with denium as the background and bright yellow flowers all in a hoop.
I love your idea's
Betty
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