Stitching on Leaves - Day 1 Exploring Sea Grape Leaf Art

 

Sea Grape Leaves

After purchasing a small plant I wanted to see how I could use the fibers from the plant in a creative way.

Sea Grapes is also known as (Coccoloba uvifera) and is a coastal plant growing in the Caribbean and America.  You find it mostly growing on the beach in Barbados and many plant it in their gardens as it makes a great feature.  Various parts of the plant has been used in traditional medicine.

Fruit - The plant produces fruit which can be eaten raw or processed into wine or jam.

Leaves/bark and roots have been used in different aspects of traditional medicine for a variety of ailments. 

Stitching on Leaves

The beauty of slow stitching meets the organic textures of nature. Today, I’m exploring embroidery on sea grape leaves, creating delicate designs that highlight the natural veins and curves of the leaf. It is a beautiful surface to work on.

The combination of thread and leaf fibers adds a unique textural contrast. I mostly use a straight stitch of varying lengths, French knot, and I enjoy creating different patterns with the stitches.  I also experiment with the leaves from a variety of the Trumpet Tree

Check back tomorrow to see how crochet transforms the leaves!

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Be sure to check back tomorrow for the next featured design in this exciting week of leaf art exploration!

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