Thursday, October 31, 2013

Made by Hand: More Stitchery









I've been steadily working on another stitchery piece for my Big Cartel shop. It's been listed 
and has sold - yah! I am working on more pieces (in a different style this time) but it is very 
time-consuming work and my Etsy shop has been sadly neglected. Too many apples in this 
basket ;) I think I need to refine my scope or something...

 Hope you've had a creative week? Playing along with Christina's Made by Hand meme - 
pop over to see more handmade goodness :)

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  1. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    congratulations! your work should sell fast...it's truly stunning.

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  2. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    One word: BEAUTIFUL. Wow Kylie, just beautiful, gorgeous use of colours. Let's have coffee one day soon. x

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    1. ParaventOctober 31, 2013 at 1:31 PM

      Hi Mady! Thank you :)
      Yes, coffee would be great! Kx

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  3. Flaming NoraOctober 31, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Blimey Kirsty I can see why its time consuming!

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    1. ParaventOctober 31, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      Thanks Joan :) haha x

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    2. Flaming NoraNovember 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

      Ha ha just seen what I did there! What a plonker! Sorry. x

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    3. ParaventNovember 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM

      I was hoping you'd see that and have a laugh :)
      No worries - happens all the time. Kx

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  4. Christina LowryOctober 31, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    It's so beautiful! And do you know what I think, in terms of redefining your scope - prints. I think you need to scan and print these gorgeous pieces so that you can sell the one piece over and over again and ask for more for the original. I also think you should hold on to them until you have several and then exhibit them at a gallery like Artisan.

    It's such a beautiful marriage of fine art and craft, and one that appeals to so many. It's a beautiful concept that you can really play with and push. You have developed a recognisable style and I think this could be a really great vehicle to display the elements of that style. xx

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    1. ParaventOctober 31, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      Thanks Christina :) I did think of that but I'll have to experiment. Also, seeing as they've gone I only have the photos I've already taken and that could be problematic ;) Anyway, thank you so much for your lovely words :) Kx

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  5. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Hmm..I love this, and I love it for the texture it provides. I don't know if it would work so well as a print

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    1. ParaventNovember 1, 2013 at 8:22 AM

      Thanks Sara :) Yes, some experimenting is needed. Kx

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  6. belinda marshallNovember 1, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    i agree with Christina! the thing i found with scanning embroidery floss stitching on paper is the reflection the shiny part makes looks a bit over exposed. matte stitching scans well. maybe photos of the shiny ones would work better?
    they are really fantastic xx

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    1. ParaventNovember 2, 2013 at 12:19 PM

      Thanks Belinda :) I did give it a go, and yes, exactly as you said - the neon stitching overexposes. No worries, though. It is what it is ;) Kx

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  7. june at noonNovember 3, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Balancing time between the simple, easy to produce (and therefore keep in stock) projects and the more time-consuming ones can be a real challenge. This one looks like it takes a HUGE amount of time, but I can see your heart and soul in it! :)

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  8. AnonymousNovember 3, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Your work is uniquely stunning Kylie! I like Christina's idea of doing prints of your work.

    Cheers,
    Lynda.

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  9. annamaria potamitiNovember 3, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    This is really exciting work Kylie. Congratulations for the sales! xAM

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