Japanese Garden

Finishing a Large Project



Remember The Beast? Well, here it is finally being finished! Very exciting. Come join me and see what I did and how I did it.
Gromets: https://amzn.to/3PFyqGH
Shepherd’s Silk: https://threadgatherer.com/collections/shepherds-silk
#Chenille18 Needles: https://amzn.to/3HM883J
Pat Pauly Hand Painted Linens: https://www.patpauly.com/shop?category=Linen+Fabric

Workshops: https://arianezurcher.com/workshops/
Designs:
Making Waves – A Drawstring Bag: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/stitching-patterns-and-designs/making-waves-downloadable-pdf-files-for-diy-drawstring-bag/
Scissor Case: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/stitching-patterns-and-designs/the-perfect-gift-a-diy-embroidered-lined-scissor-case-w-detailed-instructions/
Waves – A Soft Case for Glasses and other things: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/stitching-patterns-and-designs/the-perfect-gift-a-diy-glasses-multifunctional-embroidered-lined-case/
River Rocks Pouch: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/stitching-patterns-and-designs/diy-linen-wool-fully-lined-zippered-pouch/
Rock Gardens – A Variation on a Rice Sack: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/stitching-patterns-and-designs/a-variation-on-a-japanese-rice-sack-rock-gardens-a-diy-embroidered-bag/
Otter Needle Roll: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/stitching-patterns-and-designs/diy-wool-otter-needle-roll/
Large Abstract Pouch: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/stitching-patterns-and-designs/diy-large-zippered-wool-cotton-bag-pdf-pattern/

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After graduating from Parsons School of Design, I began my career in fashion design and freelanced both in New York City, as well as London. I designed hand knits for Elle Magazine and was the editor of the Hand Knit Page before hand knits fell out of fashion in the early 1990’s and the page was discontinued. In 2008 I launched my jewelry design business, designing fine jewelry in 18 & 20 Kt Gold with gemstones that I hand select for each piece. Several awards and numerous write ups & interviews later, I rediscovered hand stitching and my life took another turn, eventually leading me to improvisational stitching, which I teach workshops on: https://arianezurcher.com/workshops/
I was awarded an artist’s residency in Orquevaux, France and began playing with paint on the fabric pieces I was creating, which rekindled my love of painting, abstract art and collage.
I sold my first felt embroidered xmas tree ornaments to a small shop in Northern California when I was 16 years old, sold a painting that same year and never looked back. And while I’ve had detours along the way: had two children, worked at an advertising agency, got into acting in my early 20’s, published numerous articles for various magazines and wrote for the Huffington Post, I have always created in some form. Art is my love and remains so to this day.

I love inspiring and encouraging others to create as well and to find their voice through whatever medium suits them. So come with me as I explore the creative process in all its varied forms, strengthening and finding my voice, while learning to strengthen and find yours as well!

Pliers: Needle Nose Pliers that I use: https://amzn.to/2XuBuuu
Fiskar Micro Tip Scissors: https://amzn.to/3cMEgAY
Perfect Circle Templates: https://amzn.to/3h7RsnI
Tulip Bullion Knot Needles: https://amzn.to/3dM9byF
#24 Chenille Needles: https://amzn.to/3dIYPzA
#22 Chenille Needles: https://amzn.to/2A2ufmb
6″ Ruler: https://amzn.to/3h3jbWr
Chalk Pencil: https://amzn.to/2zb8AYj
Stef Francis Threads: https://www.stef-francis.co.uk/shop/

All jewelry worn in this video is designed by Ariane Zurcher available at: http://www.arianezurcher.com

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20 Comments

  1. I love that beast! It's real pretty, thanks for sharing it with us, it's SO lovely to see you back on here, I am sure we all missed your teaching/sharing style, I know I did!

  2. Very happy to see you back and radiating your light. I am dancing with joy because I love your creativity, talents and inspiration. Beautiful piece of art. Welcome 💐

  3. I love the grommet idea and covering each one with the color of the piece at that point. A new method to add to my finishing tool kit. The beast is so you, gorgeous, down to earth, fun, and improv! Ariane you are my holiday gift. So love you and your art!!

  4. Happy to see the finished 'Beast' Ariane so thank you for sharing it with us. An early Christmas gift for those of who watched its progress 🙂. I enjoyed seeing your happy face as you sit no longer surrounded by piles of stuff🤭😀. You both worked hard on clearing it so let the creativity flow.

  5. So happy to see you back, Ariane, and to see La Bête finished. What a glorious accomplishment. AND your Studio reorganization. Yup………..mine needs some of that soon…….maybe after the new year as projects are still ongoing and I need to be brutal with my time priorities. Clean-up is on the horizon, but not on the schedule. I can't tell you how much it means to hear your voice once again and to share in your adventures. Blessings

  6. Kia Ora Ariane, it is so nice to see you back on video. Glad you have had a restorative break- it has been quite a hard year! I love your calm creative and enabling style, and the colours! Best wishes for festive season ❤️

  7. As someone who has followed every step of the way, I am glad to see the finished project. The covered grommets is genius. I may have to use that idea in the future. How did you hang it?

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