fiber arts – Bluebird Hill Art

Embroidered Dish Towels

I finally also finished up this embroidered anatomical heart dish towel for my sister. It was fun to use the metallic thread for some contrasting red. I embroidered these two towels for my mom a couple of years ago, but am so behind on cataloging and documenting my art. Someday this might be more timely…

Iowa State Fair Embroidery

I entered a couple of artworks in the Iowa State Fair this past summer in the fiber arts category. I didn’t have high hopes of even having work accepted, as there are many people who enter each year. I was pleasantly surprised when two artworks were accepted. My Specimen artwork got a third place! I’mContinue reading “Iowa State Fair Embroidery”

Nebraska Embroidery

With the start of the school year looming, I’m trying to wrap up some unfinished projects around here. This particular embroidery was started over spring break. I tried to add a few details, but ultimately ended up ripping them all out, and instead opting for a simple landscape. You can find it for sale here.Continue reading “Nebraska Embroidery”

Neuron

This neuron is the second round from a much earlier embroidery that was never completely satisfied with the outcome. I started with the leg of some worn out pants. This gray would prove to be a good choice when I decided to make this a functional artwork and not a wall hanging. The pouches areContinue reading “Neuron”

PB & J

PB & J, Embroidery, felted wool, acrylic paint, 2019. Chelsea Hayes. I have been enjoying a different type of mixed media lately – embroidery, felting, and painting. If embroidery is like drawing with a needle and thread, then felting is like painting with roving and a needle. My son promptly claimed this art for hisContinue reading “PB & J”