Inspired by Unusual Designs from Day-to-Day Life – Guest Blogger: Bobbie Herrick

Level 3 Advanced Studies in Experimental Stitch – Class Name: Bachelor Buttons – Blog 2 in a Series of 8

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  The Hanging Garden – Sketchbook Designs with Flowers as Inspiration © Bobbie Herrick

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  The Hanging Garden Lamp – Sheer Fabrics and Cut Back Applique © Bobbie Herrick

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  Displaying The Hanging Garden Before the Exhibition © Bobbie Herrick

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  The Hanging Garden Lamp- Two Panels of Six Sided Lamp © Bobbie Herrick

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  The Hanging Garden – Detail – Hand Stitched Flower Centers © Bobbie Herrick

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  The Hanging Garden – Detail – Unlit Lamp © Bobbie Herrick

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  Shadow Applique Sample With Hand Stitching © Bobbie Herrick

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  Color Studies in an Accordion Style Book © Bobbie Herrick

I get my creative inspiration from nature. I am also inspired by unusual designs I notice in day-to -day life at home or when traveling. The challenge for me is translating these ideas to fabric and stitch. There were unique challenges during this class due to the a pandemic and an injury. I found myself forced to be more self directed and independent in working. I learned I enjoy problem solving, especially when committed to an idea. It had been fun to work out the technical challenges, being fortunate to have great resources for my project’s stitch and technical structure. I feel I have grown a great deal as result of the class. I look forward to working with a wider variety of colors and stitch techniques in the future. Bobbie Herrick