Japanese

This piece I am adding the the monthly design challenge thanks to the lovely Jay.

I have been a wee bit cheeky and cheated a little.

I have been working on this piece for some time.

okay, a LONG time ;)

It was a commission ( my first ever!)

for a friends office.

It has taken *eep* almost two years. goodness where does time go?

I have spent many hours on it, but have also done a lot of procrastinating.

Not like me at all! ;)

I did not begin to imagine when I started the logistical nightmare it would be getting something this large onto the sewing machine ( it measures approx 3.5 x 2.5 metres)

The backing fabric was white and I dyed it a grey colour with some tye dye to create the moon in top left corner.

The tree and mountains were appliquéd on ( with the help of vast amounts of vliesofix!)

The cherry blossom flowers are all made from new and vintage kimono fabrics, then I have gone over them with free machine embroidery.

The screen print of the white japanese style logo was the finishing touch.

I have really enjoyed making this hanging but I dare say I possibly wont make anything of this size again!

mim x