Thursday 8 July 2010

Meaty chunks and soaking up the clutter.

Sometimes you want to be creative but it just doesn't work.
Its been a struggle these last two weeks . 
Sitting at my sewing machine and trying to produce good stuff with the ironing and tidying demons on either shoulder is tricky. I've resisted them as far as I can but its still extremely distracting. 
After all, our house has absorbed this:
 












and a lot more, albeit temporarily. 

While it was busy absorbing, my in laws arrived unexpectedly.
They are lovely people but have the tidiest cleanest house and garden in the Northwest.
Oh well. Good job we are not all the same.
I made some felt at the felt group last week and it looks like meat.

 












I wanted a palette change but essence of steak was what I came up with. 
Its not too bad in small doses with a spoonful of sugar to help it down.





 









But does this work have the same 'retro' feel to it?









 





Or do these things look like hair ornaments from 'Strictly Come Dancing'?
Or decorative blobs from a tawdry theatrical painter?



 











I like the above one best but it makes me think 40's night club!













 

Is it just me?




 









I even had a difficult job getting some of the 'usual' done, but here's one just listed on ETSY.



 











Now for some news: I received some more purse frames from Hongkong so am now tooled up for purse production. I hope it goes well. Watch this space.
second bit of news: I am in the video of Art and Garden on youtube but if you want to see me you'll have to root it out for yourself. If you find it you deserve the gratification of seeing me as I am.
Like my Grandma.
But fatter.
“O wad some Pow’r the giftie gie us. To see oursels as others see us!”
Well that 'pow'r' is Youtube.

31 comments:

Dan said...

I really like these, and love the colours! Don't be too critical of them! As you say, we're all different.
We have extremely tidy and houseproud next door neighbours, and I think we are rather disappointing for them with the daisies in our lawn and ivy up the walls!
Dan
-x-

Sue said...

Ah Jackie, I found you! In amongst the old men... You are a silly girl, you look lovely! Very sleek hair :-)

Jasmine said...

I think you are a little hard on yourself. It is all too easy to be self critical when the flowing waters of inspiration seem more lik a trickle. I like your felt, and although it is a different set of colours to your prefered palate, I think they may appeal more to some. Colour is deeply personal, no rights or wrongs, just preferences. xJ

silverpebble said...

I love that on that little film your caption reads 'Jackie Cardy, Obsessive Embroiderer.' It was a treat to see you on there!

ArtPropelled said...

Well I really like your new pieces.
Don't you just hate having to clean the house when there is art to be made?

Mary Welsh Hubbard said...

I love all of them as usual, but that first one is awesome!

Heather said...

How did you find room for all that stuff? Your new colour scheme is every bit as gorgeous as the others - just different and those new pieces are fantastic. Congrats on your news - I'll try to find you.

Twiglet said...

I really love the new colours - so warm and rich.

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I LIKE your essence of steak!

Celia Hart said...

Oooo I found the film too, what a lovely event to be part of.

As for tidiness, it's not something I do... well not on a regular basis!

And the new colours - I think they're beautiful. I like rusty tarnished hues against the blues and teals - colours I'm very comfortable with.

Celia

Anji* said...

I always like your work.. It's easy to be self-critical.. My house is an absolute tip!!

Maggi said...

I really like the new colour scheme. Found you in that beautiful setting and your stand looked great - as did you I might add..

Whitney-Anne Baker said...

Yes, it is just you!! They are great especially the orange one. They look like. . . well,like Jackie's work. Sound to me like you need some time offfrom EVERYTHING. Can't you get your son to do the ironing in return for having taken in all his stuff again?

Rosie said...

I love the blue one too - I can see that they are leaves but they also got me thinking about seed heads, or beans in a pod too? Are those motifs/shapes you could use?

arlee said...

I like these--simpler but still rich and alluring, and the colour combinations are great.

vintagerockchick said...

Oooh I found the film Jackie - you look lovely, as does your work!
Fab garden too - in fact it looks like the whole thing is a great event. Hope you sold loads x

Jacky said...

Oh Jackie you made me chuckle, they all look just gorgeous, we all get like this from time to time don't we

Chris Daly said...

Beautiful brooches Jackie! By the way all your rain is in Wisconsin. We are having a downright British summer here.

Caralulù said...

Sei sempre più brava e i tuoi lavori sempre più belli Kiss Kiss Lulù

KerryFelter said...

My house periodically goes the hell with all the kids and dust coming in windows and me up to my eyeballs. It's hard because I like a clean house, but if I clean non-stop to keep it like I want it, then I will get no work in the studio done, so you just have to make your peace with the dust and clutter! Love the new designs. I personally like the combo of cool and warm colours together....Sharon

Mitzi Curi said...

Your work is always so amazing, and your latest creations are extra-amazing! So unique. I love the colors you use, the retro feel, the textures....sublime!

Unknown said...

"Steak" ????? You're a hoot. Never thought of meat! More like..."Fall" colors. I personally love the word "subjective." Re excess stuff, there's a houseful from two boys here. Someone should give you a big hug. Resist housecleaning perfection bug and try to do the minimum to retain sanity. Keep on keeping on with what gives you happiness. You have something great going on.

Anonymous said...

Personally, I quite like the "hot orange/meaty" colors...which is odd for me, as I tend towards the cooler shades normally.

Off to browse Youtube!

Lyn said...

They remind me of pea pods, beautiful glamorous pea pods!
Love Lyn
xxx

Susan said...

Oh I love the new broches, will you be selling them?

I bagsie the pale blue leaf one!

Linda Vincent said...

The brooches are fab Jackie...I especially like the blue and orange; such a great colour combo.(Now I'm even talking retro ;-)
It was lovely to see you in the video....you looked great (and so did your work!)

Mary Fox of Fox On The Run said...

These are beautiful. I really enjoyed getting to see them! The stitching really sets them.

A time to dance said...

Oh those purses....cant wait...Have you thought of attaching your work to hair clips the sort with spring fastening ...they would be wonderfful...I for one would love one...I am going to do a post about my cashmere waistcoat tomorrow, I am thinking of attaching your lovely velvet leaf will you have a look and advise me?

Lynette (NZ) said...

Just wanted to say I LOVE your work, and am very inspired by your velvet embroidered pieces. I have become a follower so I don't miss anything :-)

Kitty said...

I like the piece with the green leaf centre best - just divine. x

Christine Harding said...

They are lovely. Very autumnal - fallen leaves, and seed heads, and those lovely textured twiggy bits that drop from trees, with the bark peeling off, and lichens growing.



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