Bugs and Spiders

[jufergu]

I have been missing in action here for a while. Have had a terrible bout with something that appears to be an ulcer. No diagnosis yet. Also, I have another addition to my Pampas Grass work with layers.

Bugs and Spiders and Butterflies. The spider is a print made from the internet. I found a good picture and put vellum paper through my printer. I also found a picture of a green beetle and some butterflies. I placed these images onto some lightweight Lutradure stabilizer. I wanted the butterflies to be very light. I was able to sew on the vellum/Lutradure images and then cut them out.

Vellum is quite strong and the Lutradure made it light but sturdy. I made the spider web with a stitching on air technique so it is not sewn onto the fabric, but just tacked in spots. I wanted to catch the beetle in the web. Anyway, I will post the whole completed work when I get a good photo. I entered this into an exhibit called Metamorphosis. I will try to get a good photo at the exhibit.

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[MTRuth]

Sorry to hear about you not being well - that's a pain. Your Metamorphosis piece is cool. Lots of depth.

[Pandagirl]

Feel better soon Judy! I love your techniques for the Metamorphosis piece. How does stitching on air technique work? Sounds intriguing. What is the light blue fabric?

[jufergu]

The explanation for this piece is on my blog. The stitching on air is a process of using a hoop with a piece of muslin. In the center, you cut out a hole the size of your web. You stitch from one side to the other in the center of the hoop, anchoring it on the sides as you retrace your stitch. Your machine will make a sort of chain stitch without being on fabric. Once you have your web, you place Fray Check on the anchors, then cut them loose. That is a simplified version, but you get the idea. The blue fabric is also on my blog. It is a monoprint. judysfiberart.blogspot.com I have worked on this for months.

[Pandagirl]

Thanks Judy. I'll check it out. Sounds fascinating.

[carole aka craftywoman]

that spiders web looks tricky, love all the work on this :-)

[Shepherdess]

cool Judy the piece is very coo. Glad you are feeling better

[anarchy53]

I thought you were going to talk about the bugs and sppiders you found in your wool - i wash washing a fleece and sorting it - i looked down at my shirt and there was a huge spider on me, i very quickly took my shirt off - i was in my garden, and i found tics and various other creepy crwlies! Think the worse thing is the poo though, especially when its not dry! Sorry guys.

[MTRuth]

I usually just buy washed and processed wool just for that reason

[Pandagirl]

anarchy53, even when you buy what's supposed to be processed wool sometimes there is "matter" in it. I have a whole pound of Texas mohair I still have to clean up somehow. Not my favorite thing to do. But live ones, yikes!

[koffipot]

Judy, your insects are wonderful. So life-like!

[jufergu]

Thanks everyone. I have been spending a lot of time putting together exhibits for upcoming shows. The Metamorphosis is one that will be judged.

[Pandagirl]

Good luck!

[mrsplop]

Gosh, this is wonderful! I hope you feel better soon! x