Embroidery- Drawing The Inspiration
Its been quite a while since Ive enjoyed cappuccino and writing at Kentriko
, my favorite caf in Chania, Crete (Greece). Today, I chose a small table in the outside seating area that Ive never sat in, and directly across from my table is a rack of beautiful embroidered table cloths and runners from the shop behind it. Im in a little alcove, surrounded by flowers on three sides with a vine and flower covered trellis providing a wind-break on one side. The sun is held at bay by huge white umbrellas. What a peaceful moment in time!
While my position blocks a lot of the view that I normally enjoy here, the sight of the embroidered linens makes up for it completely! As I think about machine embroidery I also have visual stimulus! This is a great way to gain inspiration for my projects. As the breeze ruffles the cloths back and forth, I have the opportunity to browse the selection without actually going to the shop. If I have to do that, Ill also end up buying something because the ladies that run these shops are very proud of their embroidery and very persuasive! I just dont need any more linens. I can use all the inspiration I can get, though!
I wonder what inspires my fellow embroidery artists. Whether they choose to savor their projects though hand-stitching or enjoy the efficiency of machine embroidery, do they create their own designs or buy them from one of the many, many talented designers? Are they inspired by color? Does the end project drive their design decision, or do they pick a design and build the project around it? And, do they stitch what they love or only what is popular at the time?
Sometimes, new embroidery supplies can spur my creativity. A new product might highlight a certain technique or pretty project that I just have to create. Other times, just having fresh supplies gives me the urge to make a mess. I am rarely inspired by the need to make a gift; instead I enjoy my creative process with
embroidery designs that I love. If the project fits a future gifting need, then I will present it happily to that person. This way, I feel they get the best of my artistry created from love, not necessity.
I think I am most inspired by color. Certain color combinations just sing to me. It doesnt matter if this combo doesnt coordinate with anything else in my home or wardrobe. I especially appreciate
machine embroidery designs that utilize a tone-on-tone color scheme because I can change it to suit my needs quite easily, and it can also be made to fit in with my current clothing or home dcor.
This morning, as I was getting ready to leave the house, I found myself musing about a very simple in-the-hoop appliqu hexagon with fabric and a lacy black-work fill. It was a free embroidery design I got a couple of months ago. As well as using it to create small doilies, mats and more, I had the idea to stitch a buttonhole into it and use it as an ornament or decorative touch on my purse zipper. When traveling, this could be an excellent way to identify my luggage, too!
This is one thing I love about embroidery. Ill have a simple idea for one thing and, while thinking about this idea, Ill be inspired into other projects, both simple and grand. Some are useful and some are not. The joy of the journey is figuring out which is which!
Now, Im going to pay for my coffee and wander over to that rack of beautifully embroidered linens. I wont bet you that I wont buy anything because Im pretty sure Id lose that bet!
by: Roger kane
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