restful sleep...

Here it is. I am feeling really good about it. Now that it is all ironed and hung on the wall it seems complete.
I think that it will stay a wall piece. Generally, I actually use pillows for my "pillow" pieces. But this one seems fine as a drawing and less sculptural.
I may put just some slight padding in it for some dimension- but am not sure. What do you think?

Today we are off for some rest and good sleep ourselves as we are going to rural PA to visit our friends and there new farm. They are going through a very stressful and scary time right now in their lives and I am so excited to get there and lend my ear and my hugs. The lady part of the pair is one of my dearest friends- often someone who feels more like a little sister then simply a friend.
So I look forward to long talks on a porch in the woods.

Have a great weekend.

asleep.

Started to add some paint to this piece, yet untitled, and am happy with how it is looking.
I am always so nervous to take the step of adding paint, never sure if it will work, if it will add to the work or take away.


These images were taken in process- but now it is all finished.
I am going to sit with it for a few days on the wall to decide what I think- if any changes are needed.
I do like the addition of patterned fibers in the applique process. I am experimenting with this- as I have 3 larger pieces in mind but for the sake of the insane amount of time they will take to make- I need to consider applique added in with the embroidery. What do you think?