Sculpture in Blue

Had this idea while thundering to and from London on the train about using a bag to create a 3D creature. So Friday started to work on a piece. Below you can see images of stage one. Head & body complete, now for arms and feet. All the thread used is DMC and it takes quite a bit of thread. As the fabric is a plastic bag you are limited on how much you can pull it about before th plastic gives. The bag has not been cut in any way.... just using the stitches it has been sculptured into a new form. I am not sure the photos do him enough justice but gives you an idea.

My husband has nicknamed him "the little blue Yoda" . He also said he would not have expected me to make such a thing as my other textile pieces have not has as much 'fun' in them !

Chris asked about iron bags and if they melt ?

Well the iron is melting the bag and forcing the plastic to return to its original state. So you need to use baking parchment/grease proof paper to protect the iron and ironing board. Place your bag between two layers of baking parchment before starting. Also remember you should iron in a open room and only work in small steps. Melted plastic is HOT, so watch you hands, and can if completely melted created fumes. The best method is to apply the iron for a few seconds then lift and check the effect, then repeat. The plastic does cool quickly but do give it a chance to do so !