The antique quilt block was once poorly framed and on a table lot at Bill Mishoe's Tuesday night, walk-around auction of used household items. I wish I had the entire quilt. The fabric used on the reverse side was as lovely as the front. Sure, both sides were well worn. A layer of sheer bridal tulle went over the front of the block before I stitched down any of the objects. But, once in its frame, the back will not be seen until someone opens the framing and un-stitches the artwork from the acid-free foam-centered board to which it is mounted. Seems a shame ... but I think the mandala turned out really well.
The ambrotype's casing needed a little work and was missing its outer cover, but I never wanted the cover! The chess set was missing a pawn but I didn't need all eight pawns anyway. The eyeglasses are all different but also all vintage. Eight, oval-shaped jet buttons also found places on this piece. There's a decidedly nostalgic feel to this mandala. As a result, I decided not to present the work in a floater frame but to use a beautiful wood with an ornate but distressed gold lip. I'm really pleased how it turned out.
2 comments:
Ohhh Susan, your stash of found objects must be HUGE !
(haha I think you can't stop with these fun mandalas !)
It is wonderful! I especially like the way you presented the eye glasses, they add a bit of whimsy.
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