Corris Uchaf, Wales
wallhanging
Ode to Van Gogh
Aug 11th
Just in case you missed it earlier … I went through a stage not so long ago of creating wallhangings based on the works of recent great artists.
In this wallhanging, I created my impression of Vincent Van Gogh’s “sunflowers” in fabric.
The sunflower petals were more loosely attached as they got closer to the surface to give greater visual depth to the wallhanging. This in turn mutes the background into more of a still life.
As with many of the works and indeed perhaps the life of the original artist, everything is offset from the centre, drawing the eye away from the obvious centre to the peripherals. Much as the more observant of our species views the world anyway…
It was “framed” by a wood effect fabric border to resemble a real painting.
Although its been a while since I made one, I’m always after new ideas of art you might like to see replicated in fabric. Drop me a line either just to give me an idea or even if you’d like a commission…..
ode to van gogh
Making this wallhanging gave me great joy, and brought back many many happy recollections of my time both as a painter and one who appreciated great art. Surprisingly I was really quite upset when it sold, for a very large price. But I’d put so much into it, so much of the inner me, that the price didn’t matter at all. It was the creation, the inspiration of Van Gogh and the energy expended in the design and the actual sewing….
y ddraig goch
Aug 2nd
These are a series of wallhangings we produce, based on our own design of the Welsh Dragon and Celtic Knotwork.
We make a maximum of one a year, and each one is unique. Mixed techniques of applique, patchwork and quilting.
The example below was created in 2006 to be displayed in a revamped community village hall near Lake Vyrnwy in North Wales.
y ddraig goch wallhanging
We do one-off commissions of y ddraig goch for enyone wishing a Welsh themed wallhanging or for any special occasion.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales
Aug 1st
The National Eisteddfod of Wales, Meirion and District, 1 – 8 August 2009, Rhiwlas Estate near Bala, Gwynedd
This is an event tracing its history back to 1176, and since 1880 it has been held annually with the exception of 1914 and 1940.
Primarily an event for poetry and music, it also hosts many displays of contemporary Welsh arts and crafts.
Bumble Bee Quilting is pleased to be associated with this prestigious national event, and has two quilted wallhangings on display this year.
If you are anyway near the Bala area you strongly recommend you attend, and if you like our wallhangings, please let us know.
Out of Africa – Elephant design
Jul 18th
I started the Out of Africa wallhanging theme from Jemma and Alex’s photos of their honeymoon safari in Kenya.
This was the photgraph that prompted me to include the Elephant, that noble and ancient beast of the Kenyan grasslands, as they relaxed in a muddy pool.
Elephant in water
Getting rid of the “bums and legs” while lengthening the picture gave me this
Elephant all alone
I created a “virtual” baby elephant to share the pool with its relative
Baby Elephant
The end result which will be the basis of the Elephant wallhanging from my Out of Africa series, now looks like this
Elephant wallhanging design
Leonardo might recognise the lines ….. and I’m sure you all do too.
Elephant in water
Elephant all alone
Baby Elephant
Elephant wallhanging design
Out Of Africa
Jul 16th
I am designing a series of quilted wallhangings based on animal pictures my daughter Jemma and her new husband Alex took whilst on their honeymoon in Kenya in 2008.
I shall show the design processes as they develop
Meanwhile – many congrats from us both on your first Anniversary
Autumn Wallhanging
Jul 16th
This is the Autumn wallhanging which was amazingly sold while still under construction … and then delivered when finished,
Autumn was the first of my 4 season set to be designed and made – winter will complete the set – spring has been sold and summer is still on display in Machynlleth.
Autumn Wallhanging
Herb Garden Wallhanging
Jul 15th
This is the second fabric wallhanging I’ve currently got display at the Fforwm Creft Cymru (Craft Forum Wales) gallery in Machynlleth, Powys.
This is the third of my seasonal wallhangings, based on Summer.
Spring and Autumn have already been sold, and winter is in progress.
Come and see round the gallery, all exhibits created by local Welsh crafters and artists. All items are available for sale.
Wallhanging
Jul 12th
This is my next fabric wallhanging for display at Fforwm Creft Cymru (Craft Forum Wales) gallery in Machynlleth
A flattened background with bowls and flowers quilted on to give them prominence and, hopefully, bringing them into the foreground of vision.
The bowl has been deliberately obscured to almost resemble glass or ceramic
a still life1
