Two holes were drilled in each cork which were then sewn together with Perle cotton using a variation of the beading stitch Right Angle Weave. This piece is made up of more than 1200 white wine corks, which were collected over 30 years. No, I did not drink all that wine.
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Wonky Shibori DoodlesMary Jo Eckhart
This hand embroidered & beaded piece originated from my own “wonky” doodles which I transferred onto 4 different shibori fabrics. The shibori shapes were arranged onto wool I hand-dyed. This piece was begun during a 5 day class with Lisa Binkley in Columbus, Ohio. Most of the stitching and beading was done at home withContinue reading “Wonky Shibori Doodles
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Taos GateMary Jo Eckhart
This image was manipulated in Photoshop using several filters and then printed on 2 fabrics; a hand dyed cotton & an organza. The adobe wall was stuffed with batting to give it dimension. Straight stitches and French knots enhance the image. The canvas I belong to a stitching group that returns year after year toContinue reading “Taos Gate
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Reflection of the BayouMary Jo Eckhart
Canvas embroidery in free form bargello pattern, bead embellishments. This is the second piece in a series of bargello and beads. I am having fun working my own patterns and colorways.
Behind the Beautiful Garden is MessyMary Jo Eckhart
Italian hand-dyed silks, beads accentuate hand-stitched on open-weave linen. I no longer garden due to several severe allergic reactions to poison ivy. This little garden grew easily as I played with the beautiful silks and then added beads. The back reminds me of all the behind-the-scenes labors needed to create a beautiful garden.
What BirdMary Jo Eckhart
Hand woven; embellished with paper, canvas embroidery, felted pieces, beads, painted model nagic, found feather. This, my first weaving, was done on a loom that we built as part of the class. Long legs appeared as I was learning new techniques. The white feather was in my backyard the 2nd day of class when IContinue reading “What Bird
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Twice Felted VesselMary Jo Eckhart
Wet felted vessel further embellished with hand needle felting, beads & a felted ball. This vessel was made in NSNG summer picnic class. Once I got it home, I wanted to further embellish it for more colore & texture.
My Koi PondBarbie Eich
Idea from a trip to a friend’s home. He had a little koi pond and I keep thinking about it. (Hand and sewing machine.)
Textured TapestryBarbie Eich
Leclerc Gobelin Tapestry Loom, many assorted earth tone yarns and fibers. Hand woven. Nature inspires my art – tree bark, leaves, even shades of colors in dirt. Every direction you look has detail and design to explore. Always look closer.
VolcanoBarbie Eich
Frame loom weaving with a variety of yarns. The movement of a volcano is impressive.
WormsBarbie Eich
I put different fabrics together & free motion quilted by machine. With heads and tails as the subject, I chose worms in the garden as an example.
Barbies Bopple BallBarbie Eich
Sewing machine project. Barbies Bopple Ball is a funky fun soft toy for any age.
TitlBarbies First Rag RugeBarbie Eich
Handwoven with strips of cloth in frame with nails at 2 opposite ends for warp. Barbies rag rug was woven this past summer while on a patio swing.
Northbrook GardenBarbara Eich
Machine embroidery, applique, thread drawing, couching & lots of beads on batik & hand dyed fabric. Started in an NSNG class with Wendy Butler Burns. 3D embroidered butterflies and a ladybug enjoy the big beautiful beaded thread enhanced flowers.
Bill and Barbara French Stitch JournalBarbara Eich
Machine embroidery, appliqué, thread drawing, couching& lots of beads on batik & hand-dyed fabric. Started in NSNG class by Wendy Butler Berns. 3-D embroidered butterflies and a ladybug enjoy the big beautiful beaded thread enhanced flowers.
Caught in the NetBarbara Eich
3 small quilts (using Bonnie Lynn McCaffrey fantastic fabric technique of items under net) incorporated into a larger quilt. To think about “water” “earth” “animals” – protect – enjoy – respect – save – admire.
TiesBarbara Eich
Background fabric is hand dyed by artist Elin Noble. Husband Bill gave me the beads on top of the ribbon. Embroidered train on tulle. Embroidered train, Railroad “Tie” wood from hobby store, beads on the ribbon from my husband Bill, and fabric hand dyed by artist Elin Nobel make up this quilt.
Variegated NatureBarbara Eich
Variegated Nature features dyed fabric in earthy tones, which frames a central column of leaf impression eco-printed panels. This piece is machine quilted using variegated thread free-motion stitched to add texture and depth for a visually raw, organic look. The overall composition creates a visual harmony that celebrates both natural and artistic elements in aContinue reading “Variegated Nature
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