Plenty of new work!

 (Above:  Me with some of the recently finished and framed pieces.  Click on any image to enlarge.)

I've been busy!  During this past week nine "Window Series" pieces were created in addition to four, extra-small "In Box Series" pieces.  Each one was fused together, stitched, melted, mounted, photographed, labeled, and entered into my inventory book.

 (Above:  In Box CCCLXI. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed 34" x 22". $550.)

In Box CCCLXI was finished more than a week ago.  At that time, I blogged four others in this size.  Unfortunately, I ran out of the acid-free mat board on which I mount my work.  So this one had to wait for this week's delivery of custom picture framing supplies.

(Above: In Box CCCLXI, detail.)

For the most part, I create my "In Box Series" in three different, finished sizes:  Large, 34" x 22"; Medium, 21" x 17"; and Small, 19" x 17". After so many years working with these materials and using the same, basic approach, it's easy to create work to any size.  Recently, the picture framing moulding used for my small In Box pieces was discontinued.  I picked another one (and I like it a lot!)  I used the rest of the old moulding to make four, smaller frames.  For them, I made four, smaller "In Box Series" pieces.

(Above: Composite of all four, extra small In Box Series pieces.)

Each one measures about 12" x 9".  The framed dimensions are 15" x 12" and the price is $175 each. I don't think I'll be making more this size but you never know!

(Above: Composite of all nine Window Series pieces.)

The framing for my Window Series has also changed.  I used the same moulding on them as I did on the smaller In Box pieces.  Nothing lasts forever.  Thankfully, I like the new moulding even better!  All these pieces are earmarked for November's Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.   I've posted each one below.

(Above: Window CLXIX. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)

(Above: Window CLXVII. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)

(Above: Window CLXVIII. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)

(Above: Window CLXX. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)

(Above: Window CLXX. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)

(Above: Window CLXXII. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)

(Above: Window CLXXIII. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)

(Above: Window CLXXIV. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)

(Above: Window CLXXV. Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt with self-guided, free-motion machine embroidery and melting techniques.  Framed:  19" x 17". $265.)