Floral quilt
May 11, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Bead Embroidery, Fiber & Beads, Make Art Monday, Mixed Media, Non-Wearables
Make Art Monday!
I’ve been experimenting with some elevated beadwork, a very different style to what I normally do. I learned this particular style of raising the work from Nancy Eha, and it’s opened up some new avenues of exploration for me. Here’s a detail:
It’s not too appropriate for most clothing, since the “petals” are only hooked down in three spots…it would be too easy to snag them on something and rip the whole thing out! But it’s a fun application for quilting
As usual, I am stuck with no name for this piece. I’m not entirely happy with …read more






