Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Grave Angels Stitchery

I was in my usual lazy mood and needed something different to stitch.
So, I looked through my files and decided to try a stitchery from an old gravestone.
I used the angels and added here and there, since the stone was worn and chipped.
Then I decided to add a date and some grave type motifs.

My idea was to give it the look of carving with depth, by using batting as I stitched.
I think it would work better if I used two layers of batting and machine stitched to get a deeper outline.
I also used my lana wool thread, it is a greenish brown shade, so nice for this piece.
I used walnut, but decided to spot a bit of the java on, to give it the greenish black aging.
Not sure if I like the extra motifs and whether it would look better with just the angels and an outline stitch?

6 comments:

  1. Neato! I like them with the motifs. Gravestones usually have some extra symbols on them too. Great aging technique too!

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  2. Wow, do I love those! I've got this thing for those tombstone angels. Fantastic!!

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  3. I'm fascinated by tombstone angels, too and like to visit cemeteries on vacation to look for them. I carry some paper and crayons to make impressions. I would like to make hooked rugs from the rubbings someday! Love your pillows!

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  4. Really effective and unusual from the norm. x x x

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  5. very unusual :)
    so your style though
    thanks for sharing
    Kathie

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