#100 Days 93-100

 Done. 100 Days. 

5 Minute art (actually 7 minutes)

 I came across a challenge recently. Set a timer and do art for 5 minutes. Unless I prep a little bit, it is almost impossible. So - I changed the rules. 7 minutes is much easier. My other rule was that I could only use papers out of a folder that I randomly pulled from my stash. Paint and ink is perfectly fine too.

#100 Days - 68 - 92

 I found an almost empty passport. It only had one stamp in it. How sad the poor this was - it never truly lived. Instead it sat in a drawer and then a box of discards before appearing on my studio desk. I decided to give it new life! 

I thought that putting a sock monkey behind the girls in stockings makes a statement!

I had to include a close up of the boys. I have no idea who they are. The expressions certainly tell much about their personalities. 

 

My little brother. I have sooooo many pictures of him!

I was surprised to see my great grandmother in this photo. I never knew that she had even traveled out of the state.

Moments of Light

 

Moving forward with 'Moments of Light'.  Tons of matchstick quilting secured the pieces to and old drapery that I have been steadily using for backing. This photo doesn't show it, but the large circle is puckered and puffy. I am not happy with it. For now, it will hang on the wall while I make some decisions. Muse Beth had some brilliant ideas - one of which is to cut out the circle and replace it with a different piece. I can't bring myself to cut it yet. My goal is to have this piece done by the end of June. I have plenty of time to let it simmer while deciding what to do next.  

Solarfast / Yellow

 

I purchased this little dress at a thrift store for $5.00 - way above my usual thrifting budget. It spoke and I listened. I'm so glad to have it in my stash!

I started by using a piece of the dress over yellow solar fast. It didn't work - the white was just too transparent. Next step - dye the piece of dress mustard yellow. I then brushed sepia solar fast over the failed yellow. Yes!

The mustard piece will work into my "yellow" project. I may, or may not do some extra stitching. It feels like it needs beads. I have a long car ride coming up - this may be my car stitch, although beads in a car might end in disaster!

#100 Day 66 and 67

 

Chicago Art Institute

 Enjoyed the 'From Afghanistan to Morocco' embroidery exhibit at the Art Museum in Chicago. Some stitching inspiration: