I created a fabric collage awhile back for a textile background, but decided I didn't like how it turned out. But there are sections of the fabric that are perfect for these little 2" by 2 1/2" pendants! Plenty of sparkle and visual interest. I layered netting, threads, ribbon and other fibers over a black background and used free-motion stitching to anchor it to the backing. Then I used double sided heavy duty fusible interfacing to give it some body. The back is black fabric, and I finished the edges with satin stitching. I added beaded fringe and suspended from black rat tail cord.
I took a different direction with this pendant... layers of fabric hand stitched together, then I appliqued the autumn leaf on top... one of several I made last year for another project. A few beads enhance the top fabric. It is attached to a felt backing and suspended from waxed linen cord.
This is another using the collage fabric... more fringe, and beads on top to add a little more color.
I'm working to build up an inventory of these before putting them in the Arts Connection Gallery... hopefully by June.
I have also been busy dyeing... I stopped carrying tank tops awhile back, but have some I listed on my artfire shop. I had a few undyed tanks left, so figured I would get them dyed too:
Just in time for summer, although we're still waiting for Spring weather here in the High Country!
