A couple of people have asked that I post work in progress photos of Ruby Slippers...so...at the risk of being redundant I am obliging them...Last night I started hand stitching the background. I like how this stitching really texturizes the piece. Now I'm wondering if I should add some stitching to the yellow (kind of) brick road.
I made a bit of progess with Ruby Slippers last night - yes, while watching the Superbowl - no, I don't know anything about football. I'm going to try to keep this piece simple. All that's left is to finish the second shoe and bind it. 
This piece is going to Judy. I don't really know Judy other than an email she sent me explaining how one of my pieces really called out to her and gave her peace. She is suffering with an illness that leaves her both physically limited and financially strained. I am sending this in the hopes that it will provide her with a bit of solace and joy.
This photo isn't the best (dreary day at dusk doesn't quite cut it) but it gives you an idea of something I've been working on. This is painted cloth with a stain rubbed in. I'm going to add some gold foiling on the brick road, some beads on the slippers and a bit of machine and hand embroidery. So far I'm pretty happy with this piece.
