Studio Series: Sanctuary/Exile 3 in pieces

Sanctuary/Exile III in pieces © Karen Thiessen, 2014

For the past few years I've meant to cut up one of my textile failures. Last week I finally grabbed a pair of scissors and went to town with it and found the act to be satisfying. Now it's ready to become something else.

Sanctuary 3a © Karen Thiessen, 2003

Here is Sanctuary 3a in its original state. The stitching and dyed fabrics are gorgeous, the proportion and beads are a disaster.