Good Morning- I was going through some of my fabric illustrations and I came across “Laundry Day”. This is a scene we don’t see much of now. Hanging the laundry was one of my jobs as a kid. I always loved the smell of the clothes when they were dry. I added the lettering in Photoshop.
Laundry a chore? No…
Plaids, prints, whites, socks and blue jeans.
Family memories.
I really like all your art, Sharon, but this one knocked my socks off (a useful cliché for laundry day). I liked the shirt upside down. And being how this is an old-fashioned scene, I really like that you made the laundress an older woman with an older hairdo, yet we do not see any other part of her. And as always, I love the different patterns. Really great art, my friend–
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Dear Jet – thank you so much for your comment and compliments. Definitely a scene from the past, I’m so happy you like it.
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This is great, Sharon!
I love the scene and all of the beautiful patterns.
❤️❤️
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Thanks so much Pattyanne, I love working with fabric.
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The patterns are so colorful and cheerful! 😃 And love your haiku too, Sharon!! 💚💜💙
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Hi Jill, thank you!
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Bravissimo, Sharon !
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Thank you Gilles! 😊
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I have fond memories of hanging laundry with my grandmother!
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My grama always hung clothes and they smelled so good and were crisp!
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Good memories!
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yes!
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Oh Sharon – how striking this is!! Fabric Illustration? Can you explain? I am always so blown away by your art…. you absolutely amaze me Sharon!
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Hi Jodi, thank you so much. I draw the image on a lighter background fabric. Then I used tracing paper to make the pattern of each element. Sometimes I use wonder under an iron adhesive to put the pieces in place. Then I sew them on using my sewing machine. Sometimes I hand sew. I hope this makes sense, 😀
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Wow! amazing! thanks for explaining 🙂
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Xxoo
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This does bring back memories…(K)
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So unique and you’ve made a simple task fascinating!
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Thank you Jenna,
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Just brought the washing in off the line now: it may be cold but it’s sunny and there’s wind so everything is dry.
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Your clothes must smell so fresh!
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gorgeous! Another lovely art image, and one that makes us pause to think. I love the color combo; hints of the older woman, suggesting times gone past. I don’t mind laundry day…. its so much better than, cleaning day. LOL Here in Australia, most of us, do still hang our clothes out, on the lines! and really, why not…. the beats down and dries it all in 10 minutes for free. It took me awhile, to adjust to the crunchy feel of the towels against my skin though 🙂
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Haha, yes the towels are a bit scratchy. I’m glad you can hang out your clothes to dry. I’m in So. California now so when I finally a get permanent home (I’m in an apartment) I will hang out my clothes again to dry.
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These are absolutely lovely. Make them into cards to sell on your blog as they are as fresh looking as laundry on a breezy day and would make a lovely gift for us “old-fashion” girls who still hand wash and hang our “smells” out on the line.
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Thanks so much Judi. Fresh outdoor laundry is the best. I don’t sell the cards, but contact me by email and I’ll mail you a few. Smann45333@aol.com
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