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It took my a while to get to this point. I had sketched with the Iz’s crayons and paper while she was drawing. I had a bunch of ideas, but I really wanted to use materials on hand. I’m not sure when the image of this popped into my head, something triggered it, but I can’t recall. Anyway, I snuck into my studio (as many times before) and threw a bunch of scraps into a bag of recycled ribbons and other funky things I could find. I really have been wanting to use these sequins by the yard that I had used when I was working in NYC. The fabric I’m using is old, some of it from my thrifing, some of it from years and years ago. The vinyl must be 10 years old! I must admit – that after working with this and seeing the final result (not to be posted until they are received!), I want to make more! I love vinyl (ahem) and it’s fun to work with. I did have to iron it. I was a little nervous that it would melt and ruin my iron, but no, I was able to get those 10 year old wrinkles out of it!
Each piece of scrap that is being used has a story. In this picture:
The sequins as mentioned above, from my days doing textile desgin in NYC.
The beautiful pink cherry blossom print from a local thrift store. Quite old – it took me 4 washes to get the moth ball smell out!
The creme satin – from an aunt’s stash of scrap fabric – probably 5-6 years ago.
Green ribbon recycled fom many holidays ago.
The sweet mini butterfly/floral, a small and old piece of fabric found through a freecycle post.
I love it all – especially when there is a little history…
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