Mandala CCLVI, Pellegrino Caps

 

(Above:  Mandala CCLVI, Pellegrino Caps. Custom framed:  22 3/4" x 22 3/4".  Found objects hand-stitched to a section of a vintage quilt.  Objects include: A decorative plate on which is stitched a red and a yellow plastic lid; copper-colored can pull tabs; green drink swizzlers; four plastic prisms; dominoes; large washers; bicycle wrenches; corn cob holders; computer parts; bingo numbers; red plastic lids; assorted buttons and beads.  Click on any image to enlarge.)

The first time I used corn cob holders, it was challenging.  I had to figure out how to deal with the prongs because they "stick out" when the holder is laying flat.  Now that I know that bingo numbers solve the problem, I love using them!  Two drilled holes in the bingo numbers and the prongs are easily stitched into a non-threatening place!

 

(Above:  Detail of Mandala CCLVI.)

It took a while for me to collect enough bicycle wrenches that were similar in size.  Like cookie cutters and hole punches, these are things I collect until I have enough to use!  Their are other objects like that!  The Pellegrino caps, however, are among my favorite.  Like Heineken beer, there's a star on the cap!  I like that!

(Above:  Mandala CCLVI at an angle.)

There's quite a job looking for found objects but it's a job quite suited for me!