Thread Drawings

A new batch of thread drawings! happy dog : : hearts flutter : : orange kitty : : XTRATUF adventure awaits : : bike happy love soars : : adventure awaits boots : : play hello : : bloom : : ready for adventures : : bloom : : purple flower : : happy

I couldn’t help myself – I had to photograph these two tiny thread drawn portraits together! I spent most of today preparing batting for a new batch of art quilts including more tiny thread drawings.

When I am mid project, I find myself wanting to post bits of inspiration but I don’t seem to have words to go with them. Rather than not post, I’m going to try just sharing picture. I hope those post still inspires a smile and maybe even the urge to to create. Star (6” x

Here’s one of yesterday’s thread drawing pieces. I created 4 pieces for a SAQA auction. I can’t decide which one to submit; so far I think I’ve ruled out this one. Happy (6” x 8”) I like the purple hair, but it’s missing something – maybe more stitching in the background or a tattoo on

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed lately. Instead of trying to do it all – I allow myself to let some things go – to fall off the to-do list – such as blog posts. I do wish I could post every day. However, sometimes I’m tired, or reeling from getting an unexpected shot in my

This piece is busy, but I like the overall effect of a girl in a sea of girls seeking to find her true self. Seeking Herself (7” x 10”)

Tiny thread drawn portraits each measuring about 3.5” x 4.5”. Colored with Faber Castell PITT pens Tiny bits of inspiration that are fun to create.

Drawing with thread is fun! Coloring my drawing is also fun. Bloom (7” x 10”) I really like the wrap around neck tattoo she has.

Sometimes I just have to create something. That was the case with these LED light bulb magnets. Aren’t they cute? I was presenting a proposal to all LED light bulbs in my local non-profit co-op gallery (GCVA). As a way to make the presentation memorable and fun, I thought these would be fun gifts. I

Tiny thread drawn portraits each measuring 3.5” x 4.5” (or close to that). I’ve been adding extra fabric to the backgrounds – it’s fun to incorporate the fabric into the drawing. Anyone have suggestions for what word to add in my next batch?