Monday 1 December 2014

Painted and Embroidered bookmarks

I've been playing around with more ways to link drawing/painting and embroidery, and I've made some bookmarks with the resulting samples. In my stash I found some old linens and silks - so I've been mixing it up with homespun calico - and it's been fun.


These are all made/backed with silk, and finished with vintage wooden beads for weight. I used Valdani variegated threads - because I find them beautiful to work with.

These are my favourites.  Painted on calico with inks and embellished with stitch.



This Harry Potter themed one was a special gift for my very dear friend, and great supporter, Wayne - who is a huge fan of HP! 

13 comments:

Tammie Lee said...

they are each charming Jules

Queeniepatch said...

Beautiful bookmarks make lovely gifts. I like the Firebolt one!

Rachel said...

They're lovely - a great success!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous - I love embroidered text and the painting has worked really well.

Anonymous said...

I love them Jules... in my house one can never have too many bookmarks! I never read one book at a time nor does DH so actually bookmarks are in short supply... hmmm, perhaps I should get inspired from your post?! :D
Hugs,
Beth P

margaret said...

what beauties you have created here , I always use a book mark but usually it is just a bit of old card etc

crazyQstitcher said...

The bookmarks are all fabulous. HP is really good.

Jo Potter said...

Jules, They are beautiful and such a great idea with the writing embroidered on them!
xx

rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/her said...

Love the bookmarks ~ they're wonderful!

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

These are so gorgeous! Love that sunflower one. I agree about the Valdani threads. They make things look so rich and pretty.

Deb said...

Beautiful Jules, what a wonderful idea!

Starr White said...

Jules, these are LOVELY!! As you know, I'm a big fan of paint + stitch, and these are beautiful. Sorry I have been away for so very long....trying to catch up with everyone a little bit. Hope you have a lovely Christmas!

Jo Potter said...

Hi Jules,
I just stopped by to wish you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. I thought you might have done a Christmas blog post!
Anyway, best wishes to you and the family. Thanks for your friendship and all the support. I hope to see some more of your lovely work here again soon.
Much love, Jo. xx