Modern Hand Embroidery: Shibori, Sequins and bead Buddha

 Sewn onto lightweight upcycled Egyptian cotton using variegated Japanese Shibori thread, sequins(repurposed from an old cushion) and glass beads.

Tribute to Matsumoto Hoji (Master of Wabi-Sabi = Simplicity and imperfect perfection) Frog Part 1

 Sewn onto raw unbleached calico using vintage c. 1969 French ‘Retors a Broder’ Cotton

The Singha, my Tribute to Thailand Part 1

 The Singha ( สิงห์ ) a mythical Thai Golden Lion. Part 1 of my embroidered tribute to Thailand - a country I have visited many times. It and others will hang near my Buddha from the Golden Temple, Khrungthep. Khup Kuhn Mak Ka (thank you very much!) Stitches used: couching,chain, and satin stitches. Thread used DMC Golden Metallic, plain and variegated thread sewn on unbleached raw calico.

Portrait Cross Stitch: The Beatles (Update) : Paul is nearly here

 

Modern Hand Embroidery:’ The Dance’ (Tribute to Matisse Part 4) Japanese Shibori Thread on Raw Calico

 

Japanese Boro Inspired Tote Bag

 

Modern Hand Embroidery: ‘The Velvets’ (1947) Tribute to Matisse. Sewn on unbleached raw calico with Japanese Daruma thread. ( Tribute to Matisse Part 3)