Thread Painting from Wandering under big skies by Charlotte Giblin

I received a flyer in our local newspaper for a visit to a exhibition "POP ART" 11-13 Nov 2016
It was being held at Hautapu Community Hall a few Kms from our home
I decided to visit.
The art, ceramics and some knitted objects were stunning.
It was interesting and I purchased a book on sale  "Wandering Under Big Skies" by Charlotte Giblin
I paged through the book and wow! what lovely photos of her art
I asked her if I may do some thread painting pieces using her art.
Charlotte gave her consent and so I've made my 1st piece
Page 67  "pausing for thought 2015"

I have used a technique I used at a w/shop we did in April at our Textile Group
gleaned from the book Layer, Paint, Stitch    by Wendy Dolan

Here are some pictures of the process from start to completed piece

Pausing for Thought 2015  (Pg 67)

Background Layer Fabric

Fabric scraps layers stitched down

Traced picture laid on background

Stitching on reverse of piece

Front after some stitching

More free motion stitching

Before stitching

More free motion stitching

Top ready for next process
which is painting
Now the fun begins

Background base & top painted & left to dry

Painting finished

Top Stitching done

Completed piece