I think the clothing labels that I've been collecting for years will work well in this concept. So I spent an afternoon sorting a box full by size and color to come up with this.
The background fabric is a black geometric print that I had colored with oil paint sticks a number of years ago.
I think a black yarn twisted with a subtle variegated colored one will combine well with the spots of color in the fabric as well as the labels.
PS: That hank of variegated brown/pink yarn is pinned to my design wall so I won't forget about considering it for a future "unraveled" piece.
I obviously buy the wrong clothes as my labels are never as interesting as yours! What a great idea and the final result will be great too.
ReplyDeleteI think you're on to something here. I can't wait to see what you use for your embellishments on your next wall quilt. You've got me thinking how I can use those cloth sample books that someone gave me, or those inchies that keep multiplying.....love it!
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued with this new technique. What a great use of all the yarn and specialty thread we collect.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful, but I never get labels so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fascinating idea. I look at them and say, wow, who would-a thunk? They are so interesting ... to have the idea is the meaning of creativity.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much history in labels and what a great way to use them.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I remember some of those labels too. I would never have thought to save them though.
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