I’m really sorry to have missed posting last week, but it was the week of the NEOS show. For this show I always take my machine over to the exhibition and demonstrate the art of machine embroidery to visitors. The demonstrations are always very popular and everybody is fascinated with the way the machine works, and what it can do. But it’s always a tiring week and while the show is on there never seems to be time to do anything else
Here’s a picture of me and Laura, who makes stunning enamelled pieces
The Embroiderer and the Enameller
Anyway, now that the show is over, it’s time to get back to some design work. The other day it occurred to me that I’ve rather neglected horses as a design subject, which is odd because when I was a child I was totally horse-mad and did a lot of riding. So I’ve done a series of four horses, which are called The Elemental Horses, because each one will represent one of the four elements. There’s the Earth Horse, the Water Horse, the Air Horse and the Fire Horse. The first three of these are pretty much finished, so I only have the Fire Horse to do. Here’s a stitchout of the Water Horse to give you an idea of how the horses will look. The designs are loosely based on a zentangle style, but are not quite so complex and “busy” as a real zentangle
The Water Horse
How wonderful to see you set-up at the show with your work arrayed around you! Helps me picture better how you work… Thanks for posting the “action” photo.
Je suis admirative de la créativité des broderies
Que ce soit le fond, (réalisé en free ou numérisé) ou le cheval lui même, c’est très beau
Merci de nous montrer ces réalisations
It looks like you had a fabulous time at your show. Love your new horse and how the designs embroidered on the horse are also similar in color and style in the fabric background.
I love the water horse and the idea of the 4 elemental horses, and it’s great that you invite folks to “please touch” at your booth at the show! I know it’s exhausting, but I hope you had a great time interacting with people and showing them the process.
We missed you not posting last week, but understand how busy you were. Sounds like you had a lot of fun at the show. I love your Water horse. He really stands out on the background fabric, almost tone on tone, only the horse is darker.
Love that the water horse looks to have such a fluid movement and can’t wait to she all four when you put them together. My granddaughter at 11 has been horse-crazy for years! It must be something you never outgrow. What a treat for those able to go to that show to meet you and see how you work. And it’s nice that it was fun for you too.
I just found you – and so glad. I would love a copy of the bird and flower design. Also, can I purchase your beautiful blue horse (shown above)?
Thank you.
Maggie Hubbard
Mia, love your horse, can hardly wait to see the elemental series when done. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful horse design! So unique. Love your work and hope this is available soon.
Beautiful blues and beautiful blue horse…such a fresh, uplifting creation and I’ve enjoyed looking at it and reading your post.
Your horses are amazing. Please let us know when they are available.
Jane in Kansas