WINGS is COMPLETED !

I finally decided to mount on an oval, made to order, wood plaque.

The finish is my old standby favorite 

after experimenting many times...

A faux tortoise in grey tones. 

 It is subtle, but others were too much contrast.

So this is what I settled on. 

It can be hung on the wall or 

displayed as shown on a wooden easel.

I/We love "Wings of Freedom". 

Hubs 'told' me, "this is NOT for sale". 

What better compliment coming from Hubs, 

after he spent many evenings getting a late diner

or even running out for some fast food.

Not to mention the clutter and disarray on our 

farm table where we eat our meals. 

I completely enjoyed the challenge on this project.

It was my first time using Rustic Moire Wool Thread 

and looking forward to the next.

Thanks for your patience waiting to see the Finale.

I too look forward to seeing all of your works in progress

 and then the finished piece. 

For me, you all are inspirational.

Hope all is well and many thanks for your visit...

 Peace and Blessings,

"God Bless America"

with Folk Art Hugs, 

Barb

"WINGS of FREEDOM" ~ almost there

This has been a really time consuming project. 

It has been an enjoyable and learning one for sure.

But, I have finally reached the fill-in for the background,

 not yet finished.  

Cannot say how pleased I am with my

"WINGS of FREEDOM".

Here it is.  

Using a grey worsted like wool thread 

will hopefully do the job. 

Working with Rustic Moire wool thread has really been a pleasure.

So far they have 100 colors from which to choose.

This limits your choices, as with DMC there are many more.  

Choosing colors was my biggest challenge.

I now have 1/3 of all of Rustic Moire's wool threads.

As you know, colors you see on your monitor can be deceiving.

That's for sure.

Still not certain about how it will be finished.

My next posting will show the final decision.

A close up of punching the oval cording for 'Wings'.

3 colors of thread were used.  The white fill in was done

using a #2 needle setting, the other two golds were set at #1,

 giving dimension to the over all cord. 

You can see my experimenting punched holes.

There were several of those.
You can also see some drawn pattern lines 
where I have made some corrections as I punch. 
I always do this, even as I am drawing the pattern on my cloth.  
If I see some irregularity, I correct it at this time. 

I'll be back with the Final ... soon.

Thanks for visiting,

Folk Art Hugs for all

with Peace and Blessings,

Barb

"God Bless America"

INSPIRATION FROM A CHAIR.

WHAT?  

This is a photo of the top part of the chair that I painted...

'ONE NATION UNDER GOD'

  About 30 years ago I was a member of  'Desert Quail Tolers', here in the Apple Valley, Ca. area.  I was asked if I would be interested in painting a salvaged high school library chair.  It was very solid after years of use and made from sturdy oak.  The DQT would then sell tickets and have an auction for this wonderful piece of history at their upcoming, annual boutique.  All went very well, and the winner was delighted to take this wonderful chair home with her.  

Sadly, it was not me. 

Recently, I came across my sketches and pattern from this chair while hubs and I were cleaning out stuff in the garage.

I love this "American Eagle".

Wonder how it would do for a punch needle design???

Yes, I tweaked it a bit an am hoping it works.

Here are some photos of my works in progress, a new design

"Wings of Freedom"

So far, I am using the Moire Wool Thread and loving it.

Time will tell as I am still experimenting...

switching from brush and paint to 
punch needle and thread.

I have the design on the hoop and started punching.

Now waiting for more colors of Moire Wool.

You just can't mix different colors of thread 
to get what you want 
like you do with paint. 
This is a fun challenge.

It is an oval shaped design

measuring 11" x 7" ... a nice size.

Waiting for the mailman to deliver the thread.

Thanks friends for taking time to visit.

Hope all is well.

Keep safe, healthy & happy

with Peace for all,


Barb