hand-embroidered needlepoint NIGHTSWIMMING original canvas

Hand-embroidered "NIghtswimming" is a one of a kind work of art by Cheryl Westbrook, Founder of Mommani Threads. Intricately stitched stream of  over a period of months -almost 90 hours to complete.

ARTIST NOTE:
"Nightswimming" began with a simple butterfly, created with petit-point stitches to highlight the detail of this ephemeral beauty. I thought by stitching her in black and white, I could create an unexpected contrast between the daylight flutter and the mysterious night.

The imaginative elements were stitched stream of consciousness, allowing my hand to go where willed. Many flowers have eyes; many are so tiny, but an integral part of the design's magic.

The snakelet is playful, more apt to kisses than hisses. The winged insects are amusing, floating softly with the botanicals.

Seeing this, I dream of nightswimming, bathing in the beauty of the forest waters, surrounded by a host of living, lyrical creatures.

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Silk and Merino wool tapestry threads - organic & natural, without nylon or man-made fibers.  Petit point and gros point needlepoint stitches.

Stitched on Zweigart Penelope canvas, with sufficient blank canvas for framing or pillow finishing.  (Pillow will be completed in velvet with a custom feather down insert.  Please allow 4 weeks for finishing.) 

Truly one of a kind.

Canvas is delivered rolled in a tube with insurance coverage.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
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looksy our velvet variations on "Nightswimming"