August 2, 2012
Old Papers
This collage isn’t perfect but I like what I came up with. I digitally layered vintage documents, a post card and some envelopes inside an old book cover. When I finished all that I added the embroidered piece and the key. The flowers on the linen Twiltlet are folded on an Octogon paper base and then gathered. My silk ribbon students learned how to do them a couple of weeks ago.
I also added the French Knot Roses I love so much. Click on either image to see the high resolution version.
Snips and Bits from Shelley's Studio 
Kathy Clarke said,
August 2, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Shelley-You do such beautiful work. I have also worked with silk ribbon and you have mastered it!
Shelley Swanland said,
August 2, 2012 at 7:01 PM
Thank you so much Kathy! I missed the Silk Ribbon work so much and now I am teaching it again. Love it! Thanks!
Linda said,
August 3, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Beautiful work. I have always been fond of Silk Ribbon embroidery, glad to see it used in your collage the effect is great. Keep it up. Classes coming soon?
Shelley Swanland said,
August 5, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Thank you Linda. I teach at Georgia’s Quilting Obession. I have also started to get requests from guilds for the Silk Ribbon workshops.
Morning Tempest said,
August 5, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Reblogged this on ~ Morning Tempest Studios ~ and commented:
These are so lovely I had to share!
adaisygarden said,
August 16, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Pretty!!
Pat C. said,
November 29, 2012 at 1:25 PM
I love the collage… your embroidery work is exquisite! xoxo