Usually entering shows has a reasonable hefty price tag, what with paying fees and shipping, but at the same time i wonder if i don’t do these things, why am i in a group or association??? And in this case, the fee is not for jurying for but costs incurred in hanging the show–and then all are “judged” for awards–i can handle that!
I’ve decided that the latest venture will be for the members show at the 2013 SDA conference (Interface) this year in San Antonio. (I was going to do this one for an Australian show upcoming, but have other plans for that one after all, as i thought i would 
)The requirement is a canvas/stretcher mounted 12×12″ piece, no deeper than 3.5 inches. I’ve actually sacrificed a commercial print i had in my kitchen as the frame was the absolute size i needed. (Always check the WHOLE house for needed materials before you rush out and get all spendy!)
This is the start of “Mother’s Heart”.
Brazilwood and rust dyed cotton with hand embroidery–so far How perfect was it that one of the chambers of the heart had a rose shape that could be echoed from the main part? One of my favourite parts of working this way is “finding the image”.
Three parts of the heart done this morning. A bit of slow going as it deviated slightly from the original plan, but that’s the beauty of natural dyes and hand embroidery: they can respond to each other as long as you let them listen to each other.
As the deadline for this is April 1st, i’l be spending that pesky spare five minutes, whenever i find them, on this.
KrisR
March 9, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Your creativity just spills out! I love watching what you do.
arlee
March 9, 2013 at 7:12 pm
Thanks Kris, much appreciated
Faye
March 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Go girl ,you can beat the dead line
arlee
March 9, 2013 at 7:13 pm
i think i can i think i can puff chuff puff huff puff!!
Sharron Begg
March 10, 2013 at 7:06 am
You got me at ” why am i in a group or association??? ” !
I have spent the last 5 days wondering that very thing … think I’ll go write/rant in my blog !
This new work looks very promising … will stay tuned.
arlee
March 10, 2013 at 9:13 am
i try to remember Groucho Marx’s comment with *some* groups: “I wouldn’t be the member of any group that would have me”
MA
March 12, 2013 at 4:47 pm
I envy those that live in areas that actually HAVE groups, besides the stuffy head-in-the-retro-sand ones that aren’t the least bit inspiring. Of course those sorts of groups have their place, but the really interesting ones are few and far between. I know, I know….I’m whining again and should pull MY proverbial head out of my retro-arse and START one!!
Savannah Schroll Guz
March 13, 2013 at 7:33 am
Love to see your process!! Your site is always inspiring!