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Historical Embroidery News...

Pope Francis: the big reveal!

25/2/2019

27 Comments

 
Only about eight months ago, I would have staged my finished goldwork piece the minute I had put the last stitch in. I would have opened Instagram and take the perfect picture. I would have spent some thought on the right description to go with the picture. Which hashtags would generate the most traffic? And then I would have stayed awake for at least another 30 minutes to be able to answer to the first reactions coming in. All in the name of generating more traffic to my Instagram account and ultimately to my website and my webshop. BUT, it was already far past midnight when I finished Francis. AND I had worked my body to the brink of collapse over the past few weeks in order to make the deadline. So instead, I wished Francis goodnight, turned off the lights in my studio, brushed my teeth in the dark so as not to wake my dear husband and then slipped carefully between the covers for a well-deserved rest. And after a good night's sleep, I didn't immediately write a blog post about the piece either. Francis has been mine alone for a whole other week! That's bliss in a society where we increasingly share our whole life the minute it happens. Hoping to generate as many likes as possible. One must be mad to step away from all the instant digital love :). Enough musings: here he is!
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Isn't he gorgeous? I love the over-the-top bling. It satisfies my inner magpie. For those of you who are interested in the technical aspects of the piece: no worries. I will write at least another blog post detailing how I came to this rather stunning end-result. But for now: enjoy the bling!

P.S. You can find the first three blog posts on this project by clicking the "Pope Francis" category on the right.
27 Comments
Maureen Troake
25/2/2019 11:25:00

WOWWWWW! He's fabulous. There can never be enough bling! I'll have to look through the earlier posts to remind myself about the multiple arms! But very well done. Your work is so inspirational!

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 12:45:13

Thank you Maureen!

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Monique
25/2/2019 11:29:28

Amazing work! Really stunning.

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 12:45:39

Thank you Monique!

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meri
25/2/2019 11:49:26

Brillant Jessica. Congratultions for your Art Work!

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 12:46:09

Thank you Meri!

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Rachel link
25/2/2019 12:47:17

Oh, very well done. He's a good contrast with the bling behind him, and the multiple arms give a good idea of the challenges he faces.

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 13:02:25

Thank you Rachel!

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Ginette Marcoux
25/2/2019 13:08:16

My goodness Jessica, it is a stunning piece, I have just started the Colorwheel design from Natalie Dupuis and after quite a few hours I only have 3 rows done so I can’t imagine the hours and hours you have put into this incredible work of art. You are a true artist with an immense talent! Congratulations Francis is incredible, enjoy a well deserved rest period. Keep inspiring us all!

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 13:26:56

Thank you Ginette!

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Ann Bernard link
25/2/2019 13:34:12

Jessica,
I am overwhelmingly impressed. You have used so many rare and difficult techniques and your stitching is beyond superb. Many congratulations. The piece is wonderful- including Pope Francis's face. This is an amazing piece of embroidery and I hope that it will become an historic piece that will be seen here, there and everywhere.
All the best,
Ann Bernard.

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 14:17:40

Thank you Ann! This means a lot to me as it comes from you :). And yes please use it on your blog. I am already planning the next piece :). Thank you very much for your support!

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Ann Bernard link
25/2/2019 14:10:44

Jesica,

Might I post your entire post on my blog please. It goes world wide and gives you more exposure. There will be no editing on my part except on why I am posting it and to acknowledge source and a comment threaders would like to see this.
You deserve multiple kudos on this piece.
Ann

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Ann Bernard
25/2/2019 15:20:31

Jessica,
I am DELIGHTED that you are agreeable to my posting this piece of stitching. re reading your write up, I think that using the part that it was late when you finished and crawled into bed is appropriate. the first part is not. I will also add a contact to you so that readers can see beginnings. I am so totally impressed with this, I am, almost, speechless. It is so technically difficult and expertly stitched.
Ann

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 16:54:26

LOL, sounds like a good plan Ann! Love, Jessica

Marina Berts
25/2/2019 14:47:13

Wow, beautiful, really stunning! Well done! I see you're already on your next project...!? :)

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 15:14:03

Thank you Marina! Oh yes, the next one is already in the design and picking threads stages :).

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B Smullen
25/2/2019 15:01:09

Jessica,

Simply stunning. You are a brilliant artist, whether or not the German government is able to acknowledge that! Thank you for sharing your treasures with us.

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 15:14:28

Thank you so much!

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Anja
25/2/2019 18:15:51

Prachtig!

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Jessica Grimm link
25/2/2019 19:00:25

Dank je wel Anja!

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Monika
26/2/2019 12:35:51

Hervorragend getroffen

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Jessica Grimm link
27/2/2019 08:34:36

Danke Monika!

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Catherine K.
27/2/2019 02:09:57

Hi Jessica, Wonderful embroidered art work. Excellent stitch, colour and technique choices, and Pope Francis's face is a credit to your artistic ability.

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Jessica Grimm link
27/2/2019 08:35:15

Thank you Catherine!

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Sharlotte D.
4/3/2019 17:54:41

Jessica,

This is amazing work. Your technique is wonderful, but the artistic treatment and layers of meaning is what I'm marveling at. All the "bling" is just glorious, as well! I find it just stunning!

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Jessica Grimm link
4/3/2019 21:54:49

Thank you for your support Sharlotte!

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