For this challenge it was my turn to chose the architectual theme, and after going round in circles when it comes to Danish architects, I just took a look round our house and seeing some of my favourite things - it had to be:
Shaker Style
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| These are a Few of My Favourite Things 16"by16" |
Whole cloth quilt, off-white raw silk quiltet vertically to represent the clapboard cladding of a lot of shaker houses. Architectural drawing on printet onto hand dyed abaca paper. Furniture drawn onto used teabags. All needle drawn by machine. Binding with commercial cotton in a dusty 'shaker' blue.
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I enjoyed making it, and perhaps a series of tea bag/needle drawn pieces will emerge from this.
Apologies to all for being this late for this challenge, especially as it was my choice, sometimes life gets in the way.
And now to finish the latest challenge - "Deconstructivism" - reveal day tomorrow! Who said anything about thriving on deadlines............
It may be late, but it was worth waiting for! The simplicity of the shapes sums up Shaker style perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very effective way of combining your chosen subjects. I'd definitely like to see more!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a series of sorts in the making. The teabags for the furniture, abaca paper with the silk background, all so subtle but delightful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your Shaker piece and as Phil said - worth waiting for! Beautifully simple and so clever to use Teabags. Love the whole piece.
ReplyDeleteYes, agreed... well worth the wait. You could almost of used this for deconstructivism as well in that you have deconstructed the normal placement of furniture by in a sense putting it outside!
ReplyDeleteWell worth waiting for, Mai-Britt. A nostaligic look at the essence of the style. Perfectly portrayed with the use of teabags. The simple functionality made with respect for the item. Uncluttered - my dream... Hilary
ReplyDeleteI like the simplicity of your piece - it fits the challenge perfectly and nice to see the various items. Your use of teabags adds to the age of this period.
ReplyDeleteI too like the simplicity and calm of your quilt.
ReplyDeleteA work worth waiting for! I'm very impressed by the use of tea bags!
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