I did know about the peacock but the only reason I do is because of that pack you sent me couple Christmases ago....the bronze pack that I made that torso for you....anyway in it is a peacock and that got me wondering what the connection was between shisha and peacocks. One of those brain diversions.
I am making the background of my quiltie. Have dyed some fabric and I am going to stitch all over it using an inbuilt embroidery stitch....I don't use them enough. Beryl Taylor has done this on some of her works and it is very effective. I think it is because she then embellishes with gay abandon and it doesn't scream machine embroidery. I am more and more convinced to take things to the next level ,I need to alter the base fabric first. Thinking that somehow I need to own the piece. Adding clay faces became a bit of a signature for me and I'm noticing that is a very important detail. Isbel, my friend has a signature in the shape she makes doll like structures and she also has a signature of beading and copper wire....these things make her work stand out so I want to find mine. Maybe it still is the face thing but I'm learning more about dying which helps with unique fabrics, so maybe that's the key.
The most amazing book has been published on Eco Dying by India Flint....two of my friends took a week long study course with her and they are full of praise. I got to see the book last week and I know I must have it....not only brilliant information/knowledge but one of the best produced books I have seen. You just want to hold it. Look at some of her work....
http://www.indiaflint.com/
We should be putting up links on here....do you know how? I'll see if I can figure it out though any advice much appreciated.
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