There hasnt really been anything on tv of a night to watch so have been working on my wall hanging. This took several attempts until I was happy with it. At first I thought I would machine around the edges so tried that, then decided to hand sew it but that looked too flat as I wanted more texture! So after pondering what to do I decided to use some variegated sulky thread to sew the applique to the background with random freestyle machine embroidery. I liked this effect but at one stage I was distracted and sewed through the top of my finger...so there I was trying not to howl looking at a needle and thread through my finger thinking I am going to have to take this needle out. The only thing I was thinking was please dont bleed all over my sewing! but at least it healed well and didnt bleed all over the piece...all in the name of art ha ha!!.
I like the effect the variegated thread freestyle embroidery has on the multi coloured dyed fabric as it adds a different layer of colour. For the quilting at the back I used some blue thread and just sewed randomly in curves. I have hung it on my wall next to my lava lamp and favourite palm plant and laugh everytime I look at it remembering how I sewed through my finger....
