It's thread painting...or so I told my 17 year old nephew this morning. His new job doesn't start until the end of next week and I figured he needed something to fill his time. This morning I suggested he learn to use a sewing machine. To make it a little more appealing...I called it thread painting.
I gave Nick a short lesson and set the machine up for free motion quilting and let him go. Here is his first piece:
There was no need for that "suggested glass of wine" to relax....he was cool as a cucumber...zipping along...
He's getting the hang of it....
I even saw something that looked like a bird.
Once he got the feeling for the machine....he just took off...
While I was upstairs working this is what he made.....
He's not even finished yet...but I had to recommend he stop sewing for awhile....the machine had been going for a few hours and I thought it might need a break! I've never sat with my BSR going for 2 or 3 hours.....I'm so jealous!
I do want to encourage him and his art....but I may have to consider dipping into his college funds to replace some of my thread....I still can't believe how many times I had to wind bobbins for him. He was using my Aurifil thread ....I guess I'm a pretty nice Aunt :)
What he needs is more fabric....so he can make a quilt. I think I'm going to hook him up with a collection of fabrics and let him do....well...in his words, "I'm just "improvising." I wish I had learned to sew with his method....he seems so much more relaxed that I ever was.
All the while he was creating his art....this is what I made:
A mess...that's all....just a mess. Paper piecing is not a very clean sport ya know.
What? Did I hear someone ask about what the Flamingos are up to today? Well....just by chance I did see them...
I think they are relaxing and discussing what their next adventure will be.
Smiles,
Kelly
