Friday, 13 October 2017

Octopus's Garden

Hello. I am not doing any more work on this, it's how I imagined it to be, so that's it, done. It only needs framing. I think Octopus's Garden suits it fine, so that's what it is called. 
Needle felting, embroidery, and tiny sparkly beads. 16 inches by 12 inches.











The new Cannon camera takes better pictures than the old one. I have a new battery for the Fuji, so it is not redundant, I will still be using it.

I'm off for a walk with my buddies. Thanks for popping in, we'll catch up soon.
Toodle pip
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42 comments:

  1. flis13 October 2017 at 08:22

    I just love it Ilona-the octopus's and the little fish-it is wonderful,it really is special x

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  2. Bovey Belle13 October 2017 at 08:26

    What fun that is, and so colourful. I especially like the green swirly bits on the very bottom. The Feather Stitch is very effective. I can tell you got so much pleasure from making this.

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  3. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 08:36

    Cant believe this!!!,Ive just pressed ..Publish..on my comment on your last post...then thought...oh i keep meaning to ask about the sea bed pic.....And then it popped up!!!.It looks lovely Ilona!!!.Now Ive got Ringos song going around in my head,lol,Debi,xx

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  4. Simple Living13 October 2017 at 08:52

    Your art work is brilliant, have you every thought of selling it, I think you would do very well x

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  5. tilly13 October 2017 at 09:00

    This is stunning, what a lot of work stitching and sewing on the beads...love it
    Tilly

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  6. Vonnie13 October 2017 at 09:05

    Wow that is a stunner.

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  7. Margaret13 October 2017 at 09:13

    It's fantastic. I look forward to seeing what frame you put it in.

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  8. Joyful13 October 2017 at 09:23

    Very beautiful. I always marvel at the beauty and creativity of your textile work. Well done.

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  9. Andie13 October 2017 at 10:05

    However did you manage to make those flowers and foliage move!! it looks as though they are swaying. Clever Ilona. Love Andie xxx

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  10. hazel c UK 13 October 2017 at 11:21

    Oh it's lovely Ilona so many tiny stitches and the octopus are gorgeous. Hope you enjoyed your walk. I am making passport covers for the WI Christmas Fair this morning.
    Hazel c uk

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  11. Unknown13 October 2017 at 11:43

    It is beautiful Ilona. Love the colours.

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  12. jlynn13 October 2017 at 11:56

    It is beautiful. Love the layers on layers of stitching. It reveals so many colors. A lot of stitching in this piece. Totally worth it. Can’t wait to see if finished. Any thought on where to hang it? I hope you enter this in one of your art fairs. Your talent always amazes me.

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  13. Gill - That British Woman13 October 2017 at 12:09

    gorgeous, your best one in my humble opinion!

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  14. Hilde13 October 2017 at 12:15

    A real work of art, all those wonderful colours! It really brightens the darker days we have now.

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  15. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 13:38

    That turned out well! The colours are very pretty. I liked your idea of possibly making a driftwood frame. Depending on the subject matter, I sometimes make frames for my watercolours. Nothing but cold and snow here now until spring, but loads of stairs make for a vigorous walk. Enjoy your day! Hugs from Barbara (Canada) Oh! Forgot to ask - do you celebrate Halloween in the UK?

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  16. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 15:29

    Absolutely gorgeous! I think this is my favourite of all your crafts. JanF

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  17. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 15:40

    You are really brilliant at this kind of art. 👏 Karen

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  18. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 16:35

    Oh Ilona this is beautiful. You are so talented it's really lovely. Maggie xx

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  19. Cheapchick13 October 2017 at 17:47

    I absolutely love it, you are very talented! I also love the idea of a driftwood frame, love to see that when it's done

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  20. rookiecookie13 October 2017 at 18:22

    Another breathtaking piece! Just out of curiosity, how many hours of work do you think you put in on a creation of this scope? It looks like hundreds, and will all the other things you do (hiking, charity work, etc) I wonder how you find the time. Thanks

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    1. Meanqueen15 October 2017 at 21:15

      Difficult to say how many hours. I keep picking it up and putting it down. Probably a lot over a couple of months.

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  21. Jake's a Girl13 October 2017 at 18:46

    Another I think is my favorite! It's practically perfect. :)

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  22. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 18:58

    Gorgeous, Ilone! What talent you have ... it's just lovely. I had to get on my computer so I could do the pictures justice. Inspiring. Chris M.

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  23. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 19:33

    Beautifulf!

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  24. Aril13 October 2017 at 20:33

    Lovely piece Ilona.
    Arilx

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  25. Brendaintheboro13 October 2017 at 21:08

    that looks super Ilona. well done.

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  26. Ginger13 October 2017 at 21:24

    Fabulous! I admire your talent and love of whimsy.

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  27. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 21:34

    Absolutely stunning Iona and I love all the detail. Your work needs more exposure. Have you thought of having a separate blog for your work or even an Instagram page.Kristel

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    1. Meanqueen15 October 2017 at 21:14

      I did start a new page just for the pictures, but I haven't finished it. A new blog would probably be better.

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  28. Karen13 October 2017 at 22:16

    Fabulous!

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  29. Karen Smith13 October 2017 at 22:16

    Fabulous!

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  30. Anonymous13 October 2017 at 22:37

    Stunning! I want it lol up near my mini fishtank :) xx

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    1. Meanqueen15 October 2017 at 21:12

      Funny you should say that. It would look good as a backdrop for a fish tank.

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  31. Nil @ The Little House by the Lake13 October 2017 at 23:11

    So beautiful. I love the vibrant colors. Well done Ilona.

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  32. Lilly's Mom14 October 2017 at 00:21

    Amazing! Such intricate detail.

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  33. Anonymous14 October 2017 at 02:29

    Beautiful! I think this may be my favorite, so far!
    momsav

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  34. Tammy_Ray14 October 2017 at 02:46

    Absolutely beautiful!! What a great artist you are!!!

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  35. Anonymous14 October 2017 at 02:53

    Lovely work and such detail. I thought of you this morning Ilona when I received a message from Age Uk doing a campaign for big bags. Ithought of all the bags you have made :)

    Sue R

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  36. kit14 October 2017 at 17:52

    Beautiful work. It must have taken ages. Simply beautiful.kit

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  37. Anonymous15 October 2017 at 06:48

    Love your needle work, Ilona. The detail is lovely. Do you find it relaxing, or is it something you do to add a bit of excitement? My late mother-in-law did detailed embroidery like this. For her it was a way to escape a bit and drown out the noise of her much loved and large family. Mary Jane in Canada.

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    1. Meanqueen15 October 2017 at 21:11

      Some of it is relaxing, but if it gets too monotonous I get bored. If the ideas flow I get excited.

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  38. Judyk231015 October 2017 at 17:23

    Wonderful art work

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