This project began with a drawing.
I transferred the drawing to my embroidery fabric and colored in the design with fabric makers. I stitched the outline/drawing with stem stitch.
After stitching the outline I went back and added more color.
But I'm not done!
I re-sized a photo of the embroidery to fit into one of the casket drawers. I printed out 8 little images on one sheet of photo print glossy paper.
Then I started having fun cutting away segments of the image, layer by layer.
I'm not sure what this technique is called. I think it was very popular in the late 70's.
I used flat wooden toothpicks as spacers glued between layers.
It isn't a tunnel book exactly but just another experiment along those lines.
The technique had something of a vogue among crafters about five years ago, too, but I bet none of them used photos of their own work to do it with!
ReplyDeleteI think this has turned out very well.
The delights of Photoshop make so many things possible!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a pattern for your dolls please
ReplyDeleteDear Whuppets,
DeleteIf there was enough interest in my dollies for patterns I would love to publish them. Alas publishers and the public seem less than thrilled with the idea.
But THANK YOU for your interest. If anything changes I will let you know.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply.
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity but never mind.
Could you advise me please,are the arms and legs of your dollies stitched or glued,they are so neatly done that I cannot tell.
Best regards,
Gillian
Replying is the least I can do! I do stitch the arms and legs but the secret is using the 'fasturn' tool. Works like a charm.
DeleteThank you,once again.
DeleteYou are very kind to share your "secrets".
Best regards
Gillian
You are welcome Gillian. Maybe you will share a photo when you're done?
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