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My theme is the dolphin searching for lost treasures at sea for the Lost at Sea show in May at Gallery hanahou, New York City. Here is what I have been working on so far.
I love working with vintage hankies. The shell is made with a very feminine hankie on the outside and a men's hankie on the inside. Cotton quilting batting in between and the segments of the shell are carefully stuffed with lambs wool to add to the three dimensional shape.
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Lovely.
Posted by: Luisa | March 17, 2010 at 10:42 PM
I love everything, it's just beautiful.
And I thought I didn't like dolphins ...
You are a true poet, Margie ♥ ♥ ♥
x x x
___m___
Posted by: Mathyld / encore petite | March 17, 2010 at 11:05 PM
you are a treasure. ;)
Posted by: rae | March 17, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Ohlalalala Margie, are you a mermaid ? What fantastic sea wonderland you are creating ! Love that shell to hide treasures. This is a very promising exhibition ...
Posted by: Nanou | March 18, 2010 at 02:04 AM
What a beautiful collection of sea themed crafts!Don't forget to add something with sea glass!Ariadne from Greece!
Posted by: Ariadne | March 18, 2010 at 03:12 AM
Margie it's all so wonderful - I love every part of it. Are you using the weathered frame too, it's perfect. I love your little sea anemone style crochet stone, it's so delicate and pretty, like the real things!
Posted by: joanie | March 18, 2010 at 07:35 AM
todo lindo lindo lindisimo margaret!!!!!!!!!!!!!! besos!!!
Posted by: ale | March 18, 2010 at 08:17 AM
I love everything from the chippy frame to the dolphin caught mid-swim to the amazing clam. I think right at this moment, that clam has completely stolen my heart. What a clever thing to know that its pearl is your amazing stone. You're my hero.
Posted by: Lisa at Lil Fish Studios | March 18, 2010 at 08:52 AM
They are all so lovely, but the shell is really precious. I wish I could be in NY to see them up close.
Posted by: MzTallulah | March 18, 2010 at 09:48 AM
The softness of the shell is quite striking. It is a surprise, as we are used to the hardness of a shell. And, out comes one of your lovely covered stones!
Posted by: Lovely World | March 18, 2010 at 09:52 AM
I am so in love with this little collection! Be sure to send out advance notice on your show - I live in Boston and it would definitely be worth a little trip down south to see your work and say hi and, of course, toast your success :)
Posted by: Amanda | March 18, 2010 at 10:17 AM
the shell with the stone inside is amazing! perfect fit!
Posted by: rebekah | March 18, 2010 at 10:54 AM
All lovely. I've been toying with making a scallop using a technique similar to yours. I'll definitely have to get the tools out to begin.
Posted by: Laura A. | March 18, 2010 at 12:20 PM
good gracious i love that shell!!
Posted by: Jenna C. | March 18, 2010 at 01:11 PM
Love it all.
Posted by: Fiona | March 18, 2010 at 03:04 PM
It's all so beautiful! I showed Hana, our girl who is five, and she thinks the dolphin's magic. That shell is so enchanted. What a wonderful, dreamy piece you are creating...
ps - I received my stone yesterday, and I love it, actually we all do, it has been lifted and studied many times. Thank you!
Posted by: annri | March 18, 2010 at 05:14 PM
Sew creative!
Posted by: Joanne | March 18, 2010 at 05:17 PM
oh boy, all the sweet ladies have said it before me, but wow, I'm so in love. I love the way you're creating around this theme, it's going to be another awesome exhibition of yours ! (if only I could visit this one too !! if only) Sending you my sweetest hugs, wishing you a slower Friday, you must be ever so busy these days. Thinking about you. xoxoxo
Posted by: Sonia | March 18, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Beautiful as always!!!!
:D
Posted by: Rosemoo | March 19, 2010 at 09:18 AM
Your work is simply exquisite. I find myself more amazed every time I stop by here.
Posted by: Bobbi | March 19, 2010 at 11:05 AM
oh my ....that shell is so lovely!
I need to get going on my show pieces!!
Posted by: sam of mummysam | March 19, 2010 at 11:22 AM
PS : I blogged it on my friend Andea's new Tumblr "Sea Haunting"
http://seahaunting.tumblr.com/post/462185483/lost-at-sea-wip
And your Bumblebee too !
http://seahaunting.tumblr.com/post/462140014/in-a-nutshell
*hugs*
___m___
Posted by: Mathyld / encore petite | March 20, 2010 at 10:17 PM
okay, i simply want all of this! wow, love, covet ;)
Posted by: andrea gutierrez | March 24, 2010 at 04:48 PM
and mathyld, thank you for posting this at sea haunting too!!
Posted by: andrea gutierrez | March 24, 2010 at 04:48 PM
the owl is really brilliant!
as well i love all the other things here on this blog!
carry on with with those fantastic treasures!
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