52 Things – Make Art for Clark, Andee, and Maya

This week I made some art:

I wanted to do something they could hang in their house or in Maya’s room. Clark is Jake’s brother and all three of them are wonderful people and I wish I could do something that’s superb. Alas I am only so-so at this art thing. My mother-in-law was coming and I wanted to have it done so I could give it to her to take to Boston.

Here’s the finished product:

It’s, of course, inspired by Rebecca Sower. The frame is from Ikea and it’s a 9×9 opening (I think the frame is 9.5×9.5). I just glued my art on the wooden back. Here it is without the frame:

Here are some more details:

It says “home is where love is”

I used all the wonderful fabric and beads my sister sent me from Turkey.

It’s hard to tell in the photo but the clouds have some transparent beads on the corners.

I learned how to make a French knot during this piece. It took me forever and I still mess it up every other time. My brain just could not get it.

I hope they like it.