Native American
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Elemental and concise yet far more expressive and communicative than language, symbols have been used in every culture in the world. Their ability to simplify complex and abstract ideas or emotions into a concise image makes the ideas gehind them much easier to grasp.
9 Designs each in 3 sizes MLJ Check Sizes
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Use as accent designs or combine as a quilt or throw for your couch. These fun headdresses would be perfect for a lap quilt for a child. Or put one on the back of a little one's shirt. The sixth one would be great for a girl! I'm sure she would think those are earrings. Also you could use them on a serious throw for the den.
8 Designs each in 3 Sizes MLJ Check Sizes
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Use these designs in quilts, accent designs, or stitch several together for place mats or table runners. Combined with appropriate fabrics they would make a dramatic wall hanging.
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Dreamcatchers can be used a lot of ways. Try them as part of a wall hanging with other Native American designs, or on the back of a denim shirt or jacket. They would also be great as part of a quilt. Or frame them individually for the wall.
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In Hopi culture, Kachina means *life bringer* and they were often carved by Uncles and given to uninitiated girls at the Bean Dance ceremony to introduce them to some of the more than 400 *kachinas*.
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Designs you can stitch for pictures or eliminate the square border and add them to clothing, quilts and many various projects.
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Edward S. Curtis captured the majesty of Native Americans on film. Fred has captured three of his photographs as thread paintings. Photographs can not do these designs justice as you will see these portraits come alive on your cloth as they stitch.
Please note that these designs are available individually as well as in sets.3 Designs each in 2 sizes ML Check Sizes
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See Susan's Three Portraits project on our Blog
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All six of these designs are small children alone or with their mothers. All designs have been created from royalty free images of the work of Edward S. Curtis purchased from the United States Historical Archive. The original photos are of course all in sepia tones. I have tried to maintain this look while adding a small amount of color on each design. You could easily stitch these in sepia by substituting shades of brown for the few colors used.
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No matter how civilized we become, the images of animals from our Western wilderness still elicit feelings of awe and mystery. Native Americans recognized their illusive power and included them in many of their myths and artwork. Their eyes seem to be looking at a world we can only glimpse as we are connected to a world of spirituality.
These designs would be perfect for framing - they could be done in pairs or groupings. And of course their power is a welcome addition to our clothing and home decor.
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Lines can be expressive. They exist everywhere. Latent in the curvature of a vase and hidden in the upward turn of a glass- in the end they define shape. Ultimately the medium of sewing is that of articulated lines. The luxury of taking a piece of charcoal and smudging it blurring the outlines just does not exist. Illusion is possible and it is something I wish to possibly explore in the future.
Always at the end of a design set I learn something and this set was no exception. This set started as an exploration of the expressive qualities of the face within my limited command of this medium. What objects could I add to enhance or detract to emphasize a particular expressive element, articulating one eye-shading another, leaving obvious structural characteristics vague etc. But it ended up with the realization that simple lines have endless expressive possibilities. It is something I hope to explore further in the future.
18 Designs each in 3 Sizes SML Check Sizes
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"We live in a world of symbols, but, unlike visible reality, the realm of fantasy allows the freedom of manipulation. Images in combination or juxtaposition, possibly antagonistic to each other, can be a wave of fresh air, open doors to new perceptions and offer fresh perspectives. This collection, by no means harsh in its use of images utilizes 4 images: a woman, dragon, flower, and a dove. I encourage you to let go, be open, explore images that have symbolic meaning for you and play with combinations not thought possible. Who knows what you will create." ...Fred
Fred has included some design elements in this set so you can create your own designs. Use them alone, together or in combination with the first nine designs in this set.15 Designs each in 3 sizes SML Check Sizes
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A theme and variations coupled with a counterpoint of fantasy. Musical ideas and techniques abound in nature. Through imaginative observation one becomes aware of subtle variations as they unfold from a single idea...Fred
These designs can totally change their personality by using different threads. They are great for trying Metallics, variegated threads and unusual color combinations. The purse has the first design stitched in all gold and copper Metallics on silk for an elegant look.9 designs each in 3 sizes (SML) Check Sizes
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A sample of some individual versatile designs that depict various impressions of the night and what it can symbolize. Some are psychological whereas some are primitive and pure fantasy. Never limit yourself to what the physical eye can perceive.
09 Designs each in 3 sizes SML Check Sizes
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