Fabric Collage

While sorting through my fabric stash,

I was inspired to make a fabric collage.

This is my first and only so far,

but I must say it was a lot of fun.

I kind of wish I would've looked up advice or

techniques before I started so I wouldn't have 

had to make things up as I went along.

Fabric is not the easiest thing to work

with in this manner.

  I knew I wanted the subject to be an eccentric older lady. 

I didn't have a picture or photo for inspiration. 

Her face began to develop as I went along.

You may be able to see that I've got it set up on a 

piece of plexiglass to make it easier for myself to move around. 

I lightly tacked the pieces together

with white glue when I felt confident with their placement. 

I added a pop of blue color for the background and then

sandwiched the whole thing between 2 pieces of plexiglass.

Before doing that, I drilled 2 holes in the
back and added a plastic coated wire
for hanging. 

Then I "framed" it by wrapping the whole thing

with bright red duct tape. 

While duct tape is not the most professional finish,
it kind of fits with the organic composition

of the piece as a whole.

Overall, I'm pleased with the

way it turned out and look forward

to doing another one.

Although I may do something similar

with assorted paper instead of fabric.