Hi AT!
I'm decorating my bare walls, and would love to hang a large embroidered canvas like this above my sofa. Any tips on where I can find something like this, or make my own?
Thanks!!
Jeannette
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I have to agree with using Etsy. If I tried to make that myself, my walls would stay bare.
I love to embroider, and it's actually quite easy to learn (I swear!). Check out http://sublimestitching.com/ for kits and nifty patterns.
Jeanette,
We have a little gallery on Polk Street that only shows work from local artists. Two come to mind for your project--one who uses a lot of embroidery in her pictures, many of which include birds, as well as a painter whose done a series of crows that look eerily like your example. If you want to discuss either option, just give me a ring.
Good luck,
Jennifer
STUDIO Gallery
415.931.3130
www.STUDIOGallerySF.com
A friend of mine makes her own t-shirt designs. She sketches out a design or pattern, traces it onto fabric, then runs the design through her sewing machine with an embroidery stitch option. You could do the same thing with a bright white canvase or linen, then stretch it over regular artist canvas stretchers.