3/21/11

Western Themed Fabric Collage

This is a first attempt at breaking out of my comfort zone and creating a Western themed fabric collage.  I fell in love with this image, which came from Jamie at Art-e-ology, who posts a free image on Tuesdays (FIT).  Thanks for stopping by my nest and have a wonderful day!

Take Care - Robin
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48 comments:

  1. Sonya BadgleyMarch 21, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Hi Robin,
    Great job on your western themed collage. I love the image you used. The western type is out of my comfort zone too. I am in the midst of making a western themed collage for a sister of mine (her birthday present)and it has been hard for me. But I've enjoyed the challenge. I will post it when I'm finished so you can see how it turns out. ;}
    Have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing.

    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  2. Tina March 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    You have done a great job on this. It´s awesome. It´s so much fun making something different in between.
    xo Tina

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  3. JannMarch 21, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Your latest fabric collages are wonderful, Robin! They are so rich and detailed, and so very vintage!!!!

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  4. SarahMarch 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    You need to step out of your comfort zone more often! This looks fantastic!!

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  5. DortheMarch 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Robin,
    your western piece is wonderfull,
    I love again the lovely colors you used-and the beautifull image.
    Hugs Dorthe

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  6. MartinaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I must say I LOVE your western collage, Robin! It's awesome, I'm just amazed at your creativity:-) BRAVO!!!!!!!!!

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  7. MaureenMarch 21, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Love your collage Robin, a favourite style of mine, I'm making a western style fabric book, hope you make more of these.

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  8. SuzMarch 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Love it! Did you take KC Willis' class, Robin. Which one did you do? I think I need this!!!

    Fondly,
    Suz

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  9. Louise (KardKrazy)March 21, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    How long have you lived in Texas, girl? And this your first western themed collage....lol! It's truly gorgeous, very rich looking !

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  10. AlexandraMarch 21, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Fantastic Collage Robin!

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  11. The DecophileMarch 21, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    This is gorgeous! I really like western-themed home decor and I'd totally hang this on my wall. If you ever need images, I post vintage pictures on my blog all the time :D

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  12. SusanMarch 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    You do western just as well as you do everything else! This is beautiful.
    Susan

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  13. Viola March 22, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Absolutely stunning work, Robin! Love your collage!! :-)

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  14. Marie Lost Bird StudioMarch 22, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Totally awesome, Robin!!WOW.
    Havea great day.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  15. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BMarch 22, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Oh my gosh..you've done it again! Each peice of work is beautiful..and sooo inspiring! Being an Arizona-girl..I do have a fancy for this one :-)

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  16. QueenBeMarch 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Sometimes stepping outside our box can open up a whole new world (or in some cases, obsessions). Your western themed collage is outstanding....I need to stop by Jamie's blog and get some images.... it
    s been a while!

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  17. JudyMarch 23, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I love it, Robin!! This is really pretty! Love that image!

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  18. LynnMarch 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    You said this would be a challenge and just look at you go girl, you created another beautiful work of art :)

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  19. DiannMarch 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I absolutely love your Cowgirl Up!
    You may have stepped outside your box but certainly not your comfort zone...it's just awesome! Diann

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  20. Julia @ Vintage with LacesMarch 24, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    That's another beautiful collage, Robin! I love the image too.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs to you,
    Julia

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  21. CarolynMarch 24, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    now that theme would be really difficult for me !! I`ve never really thought of western before but you`ve done really well creating it Robin !
    thanks for popping by .. again and i hope you too have a great day
    xoxoxo

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  22. LululizMarch 24, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Love your latest collage, what a fabulous piece! Beautifully embellished, nicely balanced, really gorgeous.

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  23. suziqu's thread worksMarch 24, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Robin your collages are always beautiful! I love all ofyour embellishments - we both have a great desire for these don't we?
    Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment today!
    Love, Suzy

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  24. Lynne MoncrieffMarch 25, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Robin you say you stepped out with your comfort zone but this looks like a zone that you are perfectly comfortable working in. Amazing artwork.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  25. OxanaMarch 25, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Hi, my friend! I love this collage! Gorgeous!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Oxana

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  26. GailMarch 25, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    This is beautiful! Love that image too, isn't Jamie the best?

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  27. Sugar Lump StudiosMarch 26, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Robin
    for working outside your comfort zone you have created a masterpiece! what gorgeous details you always add to your pieces! lovely! I hope you are submitting this?! it deserves to take the cover! :)

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  28. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Robin, turn-of-the-century western is always so cool! Love this photo and what you've done with it. I wonder if she was a "mail order bride" or someone who went west with family?
    Hugs, Diane

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  29. BarbMarch 26, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    OMG Robin, your Western theme collage is fantastic!!!
    Happy week-end, and thanks for your recent visit to my blog. Ü
    Hugs,
    Barb in Texas

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  30. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Gorgeous! Gorgeous, gorgeous, as always!

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  31. Ragamuffin GalMarch 26, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    This is so wonderful Robin ~ I adore the image and what you have done with it! Joyfully Yours ~ Kaie

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  32. Gaby Bee March 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Another lovely piece! Your western piece is wonderful!

    Have a great upcoming week!

    Gaby xo

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  33. Elizabeth GoldenMarch 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    As always you so blow me away with your talent. Love this "first try". You have captured her spirit completely.

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  34. Lynn StevensMarch 28, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Be still my heart! Gorgeous!!!!

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  35. My Creative House March 28, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Wow Robin what a beautiful western collage, great image and fabric you have used.
    Anni

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  36. Jan ThomasonMarch 30, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    well, look at you!!
    i guess i need to find some studio time before the retreat if i'm going to stay caught up!!
    you did a fabulous job, robin.

    i can't wait for our weekend!!!!!!!!!!

    love you, jan

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  37. LoveyApril 5, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  38. Amy SutterApril 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    lovely job, yes it is out of my comfort zone too, but you did a fabulous job! I finally posted pics of my bathroom on my blog :-)
    xxoo
    Amy

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  39. Jan ThomasonApril 8, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    YOU ARE THE MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I cannot wait until next weekend!
    WHOOP!!

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  40. ~Tammy~April 9, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    This is amazing! This looks like it's always been in "your comfort zone". Truly lovely work!

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  41. Linda Manning FindleyApril 10, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    comfort zone or not you did a SUPER job .... just love the way you have perfected these fabric collages ..... Linda F

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  42. DonnaApril 12, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Your collages are just up my alley!! I am working on a western collage myself atm. Thanks for sharing!!!!

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  43. Dreaming of VintageApril 12, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Hi Robin! This is so gorgeous!
    Kelly

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  44. bikimApril 12, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    so pretty!
    take care,
    Rosa

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  45. CarolynApril 14, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Now that was quick commenting on my post Robin !! lol
    Thanks for popping by .. hope you have something new to show us soon !
    Have a great weekend !
    hugs
    xoxox

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  46. LyneenApril 18, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Fantastic... what a wonderful collage... I love the image of the woman... that is a find!!!!

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  47. Heavens2BetsyApril 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    This is lovely. So rich and so sumptuous. Great image too. Penny

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  48. CindyMay 11, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Robin, this is absolutely fabulous! For your first attempt, I would say you did pretty dang awesome!!!! It gorgeous!

    c

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Thanks for perching in my nest and for leaving a comment! Take Care - Robin