I have to admit that I really like the “bellpull” format – that is, a long, thin design. In the first place, when you’re making one it’s (relatively!) easy to line up several designs in a row – easier, anyway, than trying to organise them in a grid pattern. And then it’s often easy to find a place to hang a bellpull – they go very well next to a door, or between two closely-spaced window
Actually this isn’t a new design (or rather, set of designs). I did them about 7 years ago, when I first discovered the designs of the American illustrator/designer, Charley Harper. His style is quintessentially 1950’s, and although I don’t always like that style, I thought his interpretation of animals and birds in that semi-abstract way was beautiful. So the bellpull was first intended to be a kind of homage to Charley Harper. But because my first version of it wasn’t really a success, I put the designs to one side, and only rediscovered them when I wanted a large panel to take to Denmark. So this will be going with me
Talking of Denmark, we’re off next week and will be away for nearly a month, so I won’t be posting again until late August or early September. I’ll try to remember to take some pictures of the exhibition to post, and will of course be passing on the next part of the Jacobean bellpull. Until then, I hope you have good rest-of-the-summer!
Amazing work, as usual!! Have a great trip!
Absolutely stunning! Yes, I can see lots of spots where this would be wonderful. Enjoy your well earned vacation!
Best of luck in Denmark! Have fun and make memories!
How do you download this?
Oh Mia! Such a beautiful piece of work! What is the real size of the whole bellpull? I cannot stop watching it! Perfect plant, each bird on exactly perfect place … wow! Thank you for sharing. You are going to have success in Denmark. Enjoy your being there and happy journey!
Mia, it is beautiful. Going back to your previous bell pull, see this one also has some colorful birds in it. Enjoy your trip and exhibition in Denmark. I’m sure you will be a great success. Looking forward to seeing those pictures.
Oh I love this one! Love love the birds! Enjoy your holiday.
Beautiful! I especially like the leaves. Have a really great trip, and I hope you have lots of fun at the exhibition. I look forward to hearing about it when you get home.
Très belle pièce Mia
Beau séjour et à bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures
Chantal
Mia, have a wonderful trip and I look forward to your next post and sharing your adventure with us. Your beautiful birds, they look happy, great job. The fabric is a perfect match for the vines. It looks like you’ve captured a sneak peek into the brush where they are having a bird party.
Safe journey!
Can we purchase this bell pull with the birds?
Quelle belle création murale !
Tous mes félicitations et garde cette force créatrice !
Thank You, not only are your designs great, but the art history you provide is really interesting.
Hooray for you!! Can’t wait to see your pictures and hear of your adventures in Denmark. As Always your embroidery is exquisite!! Thank you!!
Birds on a wire redone with lovely results!