I'm working on, an heirloom project, nine
women artists, nine months.... You get the idea...
On a post Christmas walk I found this heart, a perfect find. I'm using the flint as a starting point for an amulet, which is one of the items I need to make for the heirloom project.
The tiny flint heart will be tucked inside a small cotton bag, onto which I have stitched an image of a real heart, it is my interpretation of a 'brevi bag' - A prayer amulet.
(I've popped a thimble in the pocket to give you an idea of the size.)
This one has a tiny hand stitched pocket in which I will put a little prayer.
Almost done....Going to give my eyes a rest.
Love that idea and love the real heart...
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. How will it be used-I mean will an actual baby have it or is it going on show with the other artist's work? Tell us more!
ReplyDeleteIts going to be wonderful -- what a treasure you found in that flint heart!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteoh my, this is lovely, julie... i have stopped by here so many times lately without leaving any words. so i will say now, thank you for all of the inspiration and smiles. and happy new year... : )
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lynne
Happy New Year Julie and congrats on your little baby girl.... how wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly been very busy this year. I haven't got going properly yet as I am still moving things out of the mill into my garage studio.
Love the flint heart and bag.
What beautiful work and words. Please show us when it is complete.
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