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Recycling Silk Threads into New Yarn

by Lynda Shoupupdated on January 29, 2018November 19, 20176 Comments on Recycling Silk Threads into New Yarn

I’m wondering if this should be the first in a series of posts about how I recycle things most people would throw away. I mean, you probably would. Me? I just can’t let go of certain kinds of materials.  Point in case – these silk threads.  I have been saving them for years. At first, …

  • Slow stitching. As the needle wends back and forth I am moved along with it. A meditative state comes over me interrupted only by the needle missing the fabric and stabbing my finger. A reminder to remain present in the moment. When I neglect stitching for too long I forget this feeling. Though I try so many other things to achieve this state it is only needle and thread or art journal that transports me here. #needlework #stitching #embroidery #fiberart #fiberartist #sewing #handwork #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #maker #stitch #creativelifehappylife #calledtobecreative #handstitching #sew #slowstitch #slowstitching #sewist #sewcialists #sewersgonnasew #sewandsew #isew #sewistsofinstagram
  • Art Journals. What can I say that I haven't already said? The longer I make art journals the more I feel their magic. The act of adding color or shape or even holes to a page creates such a feeling of calm in me. My cares tend to slip away from me. They may still be in the room, but they are not pressing me into the ground. #journals #artjournal #artjournaling #journal #journaling #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #collage #collageart #paperart #collageartist #paper #artistsofinstagram
  • Painting on fabric with the intention to sew is a different mindset. Sometimes I get wild and free with the paint and immerse myself in the moment. Then I have to figure out what to do with a piece that is larger than the projects I am making or shouldn't be cut up into the sizes required or is just as I want it to be. When that happens I have to remember that this is a miraculous moment. I just have to listen deeply and the perfect project will come my way. #mindset #positive #positivity #gratitude #lawofattraction #consciousness #manifest #paint #painting #painter #acrylic #expressive #canvas #artlife #paintings
  • I am smitten with monoprinting recently. Using cut-outs on the plate is fascinating. I cut them out of any scrap paper. Sometimes I use
  • Creating canvas weight material by painting on fabric with acrylic paint. This piece is especially smooth and has transformed dramatically. Eventually, this fabric will be made into something and likely for myself. I've been painting a lot of these pieces lately. There is something freeing about painting without a plan. #acrylicpainting #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #originalart #acrylic #painting #paint #canvas #color #colorful
  • My box of textures. These textures are just waiting to be added to my creations. Mostly I pull them out when I use my gelli plate, but sometimes I stamp them onto surfaces or press things onto them to leave indentations. Some of these items began as interesting packaging. Others were part of an item, no longer functional, and were harvested for this. Most are used until they disintegrate. I wonder how many of you have a similar box and what your prized texture tool might be. #texture #texturemaker #artisttools #toolsofthetrade #pattern #reclaimed # #upcycle #reuse #recycle #maker #makersgonnamake #makersmovement
  • Sometimes pages come one at a time and other times it takes a spread to tell the story. This piece is in my new seasons/cycles art journal. No words, just mood. #paper #paperart #collageart #collageartist #collage #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #papercut #collageonpaper #paperartist #collageoftheday #handmadecollage #papercollage #papercutting #collageartwork #collagemaker #cutandpaste #artjournal #artjournaling
  • What to do with little scraps of paper? Well, recently I cut a squadron of paper designs to use in my work from 1
  • Sometimes the pages in my art journal take me by surprise. This one sure did. I find myself seeing more painterly pieces creep into my pages and I feel both surprised and bewildered. I've taken to prepping my next journal with the leftover paint. That gives me a head start. This page looked like a scene I often drive by. This time of year the lake has the most amazing purple flowers. I decided not to add the waterfowl and just feel the autumn feeling. Naturally, this is in my journal exploring seasons and cycles. #artjournaling #journaling #journal #artjournal #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #paintings #paint #color #seasonal
  • Mixed media flowers using colors willy nilly without respect for reality. If I like pink leaves I will have them! ⁣
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