For some reason I've been thinking that I'd already posted this, but I don't think I have yet, so it had better go up before I forget about it entirely. I've always been a huge admirer of the artist M. C. Escher, and his wildly imaginative tessellation drawings. I wish I had a fraction of his talent! But I still love using his ideas in embroideries.
For an Escher cushion
This is a recent design and it's not really tessellated, but it's done in sort of a general Escher style. I did it to use on a cushion cover, but it wasn't 100% successful. That was just because I did it as a BIG BIG design – something like 10 inches square – and I didn't really stabilise the fabric enough for such a wide expanse of fabric, as you can see from the scan. Oh well, I've learned my lesson and I'll try it again sometime. But I'd better post it now in case I forget about it yet again
Hi Mia, The design is beautiful and I am sure a lot of stitches and time involved in stitching it out. It will make a beautiful cushion even if there are a few wrinkles, which most people will probably not even notice. Hopefully, this message only posts once, but it would not post, so I probably tried 5 or 6 times.
Mia, I can see your style in trying to capture the tessellated look. It is great. Did you take a steam iron to the block. Often times that removes most of the puckers. It is a beautiful design and if the pillow is for you, use it anyway. Love your work.
Mia, I love your design and creativity .The birds are wonderful and would also look great on the back of a denim jacket.
Mia, It is beautiful I really like the look .
Mia, all of these designs are beautiful. I wanted to contact you about what you have for sale, but the email address “miabdesigns@gmail.com” kept bouncing back. Is there another address I can connect with? – Tim
Wow! As an Escher fan, this one really wows me.
I think it turned out really nice. What would you do differently on the stabilizer next time?