I finally returned to my Hot Cross series! It was so pleasant to create art for myself rather than with the intention of creating for a specific exhibit.
Criss Cross is the fifth in the series and, frankly, I’m not satisfied with it. I tried something a little different — no fusing, just strips woven together against a background. As a result, the fabric, doing what fabric does, shifted. I have this on my list of things to try again in different colors and with strips prepped with fusible backing to eliminate the shift.
Whether I’m satisfied or not, Criss Cross was worth making. All experiments are worth undertaking. Sometimes the lesson leads to a discovery of what you do not want to do.
Let me know what you think. As always, constructive criticism and comments are welcome.
Criss Cross (link to poem)
Next up: Hot Cross 6 – a Celtic design
Hilary Clark Studios 
Always good to learn from our experiments. Hadn’t realized you had not used fusible. Still like the concept and colors, Love, Mom xoxo
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I like the “shifts.”
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Good to see progress on your many WIPs. I especially like your signature poetry on the back of your pieces. That is truly part of your (he)art.
Hilary, I nominated you for the Leibster Award. There’s no pressure to participate, but I enjoy your blog and wanted to let you know. Perhaps the award will serve as a larger vehicle to showcase your (he)art.
Please consider it. http://laurabrunolilly.com/the-liebster-my-very-first-blogging-award/
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Hi Hillary! I’ve nominated you for the inaugural Treasure Trove Award! There are no rules or tasks involved. You can find your award here: https://danicapiche.wordpress.com/2016/11/19/treasure-trove-award/
If you prefer not to be involved with awards, please accept this as a gesture of my appreciation.
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