Funky Day of the Dead Wallhanging

This is a prototype for a class proposal.  I had fun making it and thought I would share it with you.
I did a LOT of hand-stitching and embellishing on this, and just a little machine-work at the end.  It was fun!  You probably know by now how much I adore skeletons.  The quilt back "panel" and stitched sleeve on the previous post was created for this quilt (dimensions 16"w by 20"long).

all the fabrics were fused prior to cutting.

I used the Go! cutter to do the wavy black and white ric rac.

The babies, buffaloes, hippos, sushi, and plates (I can't explain this combo) were glued on.

Worry dolls were hand-stitched, as were the buttons.  Free-motion on the black felt.

The lotteria card...well, keep your fingers crossed on this. 

The heart is glued on!

Canvas Accordion Book!

This book was created from a section of grafitti-style painting on both gessoed and ungessoed canvas and subsequently embellished with a variety of items.

Floribunda (a little peek)

This is a detail shot of my piece which is part of a larger, collaborative piece.  I had fun doing it because I haven't made a dimensional textile piece in a long time.  This uses a lot of different types of cloth:  silk organza, habotai, cotton, and the base is one of Wendy Richardson's beautiful over-dyed home-dec canvases.  I can't wait to see the large finished piece!  Very exciting!

She Brings Good "JuJu"......

My "acquired" cousin, Kathy Paule Schnell, is a wonderfully creative spirit.  Early this year during a visit to Iowa I admired (read coveted) her wonderfully encrusted "juju" dolls.  Last weekend, while spending time with the family for an Iowa Thanksgiving, Kathy surprised me with this fabulous creation.  Now, I have to decide what to call her.  Any suggestions?

Oh!  I don't have a photo of her backside, which is very special.  

I'll have to add one later.