Comments on: Deb Cooper: Antique textile alchemy

By: Deb Cooper

Deb Cooper — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:31:23 +0000

In reply to Kathleen Finch. Good for you. never too late Kathleen! Wishing you the best of luck.

By: Kathleen Finch

Kathleen Finch — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:59:31 +0000

Thank you for sharing your work. I am embarking on my own art career after teaching art for 25 years. It’s good to know there are other artists out there that have accomplished an art career later in life.

By: Deb Cooper

Deb Cooper — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:15:07 +0000

In reply to Christina Frodsham. Thanks Christina "dried weeds" sounds like a great colour ! How wonderful to have such a meaningful collection to be creative with. I am sure what you make will be beautiful.

By: Deb Cooper

Deb Cooper — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:11:36 +0000

In reply to Jill Chesser. Thanks Jill. I use a combination of free machine and hand stitching. I think the one you mean has been hand stitch using a combination of straight stitches. Deb x

By: Deb Cooper

Deb Cooper — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:08:13 +0000

In reply to Jean Davis.

Hi Jean – I use diluted matte medium as glue and stitch when its dried – it works for me. Occasionally I use bond-a-web for larger areas. Hope that helps. Deb x

By: Christina Frodsham

Christina Frodsham — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:17:51 +0000

Your work is the inspiration that I have been looking for! I have been working with a limited palette, layers of vintage fabrics, assorted printing techniques and hand stitching, but integrating them cohesively has been a great challenge.
It is my late mother’s birthday today and all of my materials come from her collection. Therefore, with the help of your approach, I will begin again and play with small pieces. Mother’s favorite colors were,”dried weeds”.
Thank you so much!

By: Deb Cooper

Deb Cooper — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:51:56 +0000

In reply to Marianne Kiss.

Hi Marianne
Thank you, glad to hear you are enjoying what I do.
Creative wishes, Deb x

By: Deb Cooper

Deb Cooper — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:49:47 +0000

In reply to Janice Fried.

Hi Janice. When attaching papers I usually glue with diluted matte medium and the stitch over the top. The papers usually go on first before I start to stitch.
Indeed it is a luxury to do something you love.
Thank you for looking at my work. – Deb

By: Deb Cooper

Deb Cooper — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:45:12 +0000

In reply to Anne White. That’s great to know that I might have spark the inspiration to get you putting all your pieces together. I am sure it will be beautiful.

By: Janice Fried

Janice Fried — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:00:01 +0000

Your work is beautiful! I too work in mixed media and I was wondering if you attach the bits of paper you use with stitches or glue?
I spent many years as an illustrator so I understand that feeling of getting to a certain age and deciding to do what you love to do. I was so focused on making a living that doing something different felt like a luxury. So happy to see your work!