Now I relish them - why rush? There's so much information in that tiny piece of cloth.
I designed a class I call "Cupcake Shapes" and needed a set of samples to show students the possibilities of shape building in tapestry weaving. My idea was to create a series of still lifes with desserts as the focus.
Why should Wayne Thiebaud have all the fun?
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| Cookies |
I wanted to design samples simple enough for a beginner to weave but challenging enough for a more advanced weaver to be engaged.
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| Oreo Cookie Pie |
Best of all, these are calorie free...
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| Cupcake Shapes |
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ReplyDeleteave done daily paintings of food, like pbj sandwiches... hmmm since I need practice with triangles........
I will Jessica, I know there is a daily painting thing, but hadn't explored the food genre. I can see you are one who cuts your sandwiches in triangles....there are different factions you know.
DeleteThese are great, I never do samples though I do weave small pieces which I suppose in a way are samples as if I like them I tend to make larger versions.
ReplyDeleteYes Debbie, where does the sample end and the finished piece start....hmmmm. Time to check with my friend Kathe Todd Hooker!
DeleteYummmm! I love these, Ruth! Brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tommye, why not have some fun.......
DeleteThese are great!!! Thanks for sharing the photos. I often dissuade myself from weaving small things as samples, but these are wonderful and I think if it really is a sample it certainly tells you something about a bigger piece you're planning. Love the cupcake.
ReplyDeleteI got thinking about your comment today....I had made these for a specific class, but now I think I'll listen to what these samples have to say and design a dessert still life. Thanks for the unintentional push....
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