These are some of the many embroideries done by Jock using the technique “peinture avec l’aiguille” (painting with the needle) Each piece can take weeks to plan and then more weeks to do.
recent comments
poetic bloomings badge
mainly poetry, also quilts, pictures, life-writing and the occasional short story.
Oh my gosh! Incredible. I used to do tapestry work for our house and friends (and loved it), but now here in this heat and bad eyes, this love has been put away. Sadly. But what wonderful work you show us here.Thank you so very much.
I am gobsmacked! The eagle is stunning. My other favourite is the very first camel with the rather superior expression on its face.
Jock went through a bit of an obsession with camels when he started doing these embroideries, mainly, he says, because they look so damned superior. You’ve got it spot on.
I keep thinking of all the holes I’d have in my fingers if I did this. xx
I must have made at least a hundred quilts, and each one bore my blood on it somewhere! Jock doesn’t seem to prick himself at all. Touch wood.
WOW.
I LOVE these, Viv!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
I had no idea that such beautifully detailed work was even possible! :0
Incredible, Jock. They do appear to be paintings. Love the birds (particular favorites), love every one of them.
Elizabeth
Me too – he’s a clever old sausage, but don’t tell him, he’ll get big headed!
Astonishingly beautiful work. Wow!
WOW! Wow!
I don’t believe there is a word or words to express the beauty seen here, the hard work from the idea to completion must be done only with God’s hand guiding yours. such an honor to be able to view such talent. Thank you, God bless you and your house!
I agree, nodding and smiling with Len’s sentiments here. ♥