Free motion machine embroidery and watercolor on watercolor canvas, stretched in a 6 in. embroidery hoop.
This piece is available for sale in my Etsy shop.
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I really like mandalas. They are lovely and ornate, but rather relaxing to create.
Free motion machine embroidery and watercolor on watercolor canvas, stretched in a 6 in. embroidery hoop.
I didn’t use the hoop while embroidering this however, because embroidery hoops sadly don’t fit under my normal sewing machine’s needle. Instead, I stiffen the canvas with machine embroidery stabilizer so I can move it around easily.
This piece is available for sale in my Etsy shop.
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Free motion machine embroidery and watercolor on canvas, 6 in. x 10 in.
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Blue Mermaid in the Kelp.
Free motion machine embroidery and watercolor on canvas, 6 in. x 10 in.
This original artwork is available for purchase! Buy here on Etsy.
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A mysterious figure walks through the dark forest.
Free motion machine embroidery and watercolor on canvas, 6in x 10in.
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A postcard-sized phoenix.
A postcard-sized phoenix.
Free motion machine embroidery and watercolor on canvas, 6 in. x 4 in.
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Last year, I discovered free motion machine embroidery, and it fascinated me immediately. Free motion embroidery combines my love of textiles with my love of art and drawing. It’s like drawing with your sewing machine needle, you move the “paper” (the fabric) while the “pen” (the needle) stays still.
It’s unusual, it’s tricky, and it’s fun! After some stops and starts, I’ve managed to finish some nice pieces, and I’m excited to unveil the first one.
Watercolor and freemotion machine embroidery on canvas. 10 in x 6 in. (Click for larger.)
This original piece of art is available for sale! Purchase here on etsy.
Some in-process shots: