* Today I'm working on two little books, trying to decide which I will send to a collector who is a dear friend of mine. It's a lovely day to sit outside and stitch, There's no rain predicted until Wednesday and Thursday so I'm enjoying the sunshine. I hope you're enjoying the weekend doing what you love too! * * * #instinctualstitching #instinctuallystitched #instinctualstitch #intuitivestitch #paintedfabric #handmadebooks #littlebookmaking #littlebooks #lilbooks #mixedmedia #artbook #artistbooks #textileart #textileartist #fiberarts #fiberartist #artistbook #bookarts #bookart #bookmaker #mixedmediaart #handstitched #littlebooks #creativebookmaking #handstitching #artbooks #handmadejournals #perfectionnotion #socalartist #beatrizhelton # https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOxt83O3hx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Material Mondays - Blue Stitched Wall-Hanging

 I am adding a few more elements to it and doing a bit more embroidery.  I am pleased with the result, come and check out the video to see how far it has got.

#slowstitching #creating #createdaily #fabricart #intuitivestitching #stitching #embroidery #mixedmediaart #creativity #realityarts #amandatrought #materialmondays #wallhangings #fabricart #intuitiveart #stitching #fabric #artwallhanging #beading #expressyourself

This one matches my nails!! ‘Coraline’ 10” hoop 🧵🪡🐠 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhD2VwrzQ4/?utm_medium=tumblr

Textile and fiberarts…subject of Ms. Bravefeather and how she is coming together. Body about done. Do you like her stash belt? Pic 2 just her most interesting unattached head. Embroidery threads and linen threads and threads taken from a wool vintage killim rug. Oh and seagull bird feathers from the shoreline, South of the Venice Pier. . #laartist #threadpainting #womenartists #fiberartfever #fiberarts #threadstories #femaleartists #textilesculpture #slowstitching #contemporaryembroideryartist #modernembroideryart #foundmaterials #stitched #handstitchedembroidery #fiberartist #outsiderartist #visablemending #fabriccollage #slowcraft #womansart #artthroughtextiles #fibersandtextiles #modernfolkart #materialsmatter #stitchedartisart #narrativestitch #intuitivestitching (at South Venice, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb3b1JcPohU/?utm_medium=tumblr

{{ #hygge day of comfort in my home on this rainy day. 🧵 #intuitivestitching ✂️ on #ecodyed #rustprinted #fabric }} #somepinkflowers 🌸 All year I #naturaldye recycled fabric & then use the pieces in my #artjournals 🌸 #somethingfromnothing 🌸 #nothingisordinary 🌸 #artistsoninstagram ✌🏽😎🧵✂️ #spfcreates2015 🌸 #arteveryday 🌸 #embroideryart & as #istitch I remember my grandmother who taught me to sew & I honor her love 💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3L2WnHili/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3ghs3tsyeyam

* I've been enjoying adding instinctual stitching to my chunky little 3X3 inch book. I usually add instinctual stitching to the pages before and after they're bound, but I especially love adding the stitching when the book is complete. It's the little details that inspire me. Talking about inspiration, I'm excited to announce on Saturday April 29th at 10am on Instagram, I'm introducing something new, a 30 minute live glimpse on what I'm currently working on in my studio. More details coming.. * * * #instinctualstitching #stitchedprojects #intuitiveart #intuitivestitching #abstractart #mixedmediaartist #contemporaryart #modernart #stitchedlayers #texturedart #handmadebooks #littlebookmaking #littlebooks #mixedmedia #artbook #artistbooks #textileart #fiberarts #fiberartist #textileart #artistbook #bookarts #bookart #bookmaker #mixedmediaart #artbooks #handmadejournals #handstitched #socalartist #beatrizhelton https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZRHLIpaLE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

* I've been doing some instinctual stitching on my peace quilts. Keeping my hands busy and my mind focused on the pull of the thread, is a wonderful form of meditation. Instinctual stitching brings me peace. * * * #peacequilt #BBQuilt #instinctualstitching #instinctuallystitched #intuitivestitching #intuitivequilting #freeformquilting #miniquilts #miniquilts #textileartwork #textileart #textileartist #fiberart #fiberartwork #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram #sewingproject #repurposedfabric #fabricscraps #fabricscrapsproject #quilting #perfectionnotion #mixedmediaart #handstitched #handstitching #quiltingmyway #intuitivestitching #intuitivestitch #socalartist #beatrizhelton (at Upland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkeanFDutZ_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Blue Stitched Beaded Wall Hanging - Material Mondays

Mixed Media art Wall Hanging - part of Material Mondays, week 17.  Working with a selection of beads and slow stitching is very therapeutic.  #mixedmediaart #fabricart #intuitivestitching #paintedfabric #realityarts #slowstitching   #amandatrought https://youtu.be/aiqsmpk8D8s

Little close up - I really like the coastal colours of this piece 🌊 🏝 🐠 #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Weymouth, Dorset) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ8O1Umr_sf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Composition play! #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQo_jxxLdkN/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sunday session… #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQnvwWyrA0o/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’ve started experimenting with a new piece using what I think is called encrusted embroidery?! Or ‘Trapped stuff from the bottom of the drawer’ embroidery! 😂🪡🧵 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjvCTQLGuJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Starting the embroidery on my pink rose petals 🌸🌺💐🌹💕🪡 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL6XrNFnIQy/?igshid=8e57n3x94q9l

New project!! 🌸🌸🌺🌼💐🧵🪡💕 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4HilTHYKe/?igshid=qet2sgpgczt

I’m very excited to have been accepted to take part in the @correspondencecollective ‘Restriction’ Exhibition! In 2007 I lost most of my hearing in my right side so I have made some pieces reflecting how lockdown has been a bit of a relief in some ways as I don’t have to try to hear everyone so much! It’s also annoying because I can’t see people’s mouths talking either behind those blessed masks!! Anyway, I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone’s work ! #lockdownexhibition #printerstray #restrictionexhinbition #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLuSkpaHnoW/?igshid=nava778krh9e

A little Thursday throwback! This piece came together really quickly and is packed with textures, I loved creating it!🪡🧵🧶🌈 #abstractstitching #abstractstitch #abstractsewing #abstractsewer #abstracts #intuitivesewing #intuitiveembroidery #happyartistmovement #happystitch #happystitchmovement #abstractartwork #handstitched #dmc #lookwhatwemade #process #textile #abstracttextile #creativityfound #intuitiveart #intuitivestitch #stitchandsew #sequinsandbeads #beading #colourfulsequins #orbreyandthemodist #intuitivesewer #needleandthread #abstractfloss #flosswork #threadwork (at Hitchin and Letchworth, North Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLbLwnDn4vz/?igshid=1truizlgcnef8