Don't get me wrong, I love my violet cardigan, but everybody needs a few options in the closet, right? I decided it was time to make a new top for myself, especially because I just adore this little flower coifed skull motif. She's just so cheery and cute! I used her on Cynders' kicks and fell in love.
I've been asked why I like using the Day of the Dead theme so much. You know, we all live with death every day. Everyone at some time or other has lost someone important in their life. I can't count the number of conersations I've had with each of my grandparents, my dad and my brother since they've passed over. My great grandmother Carrie Leona Miles Shumake, we all called her Marty, (even her children did!) loved to wear beautiful hats. For a Texas farm wife she was quite the fashion plate! These two little skulls remind me of Marty and Daddy George, and make me feel so happy whenever I see them! I enjoy this little connection to them.
Here's the back detail of the Marty Cardie. Flowers for joy and life, bluebirds singing happily and butterflies for rebirth and regeneration.
The photo below shows the early part of the applique process. I baste the skull motif in place, then outline it by stitching tiny black beads around the motif.
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