Mistletoe, Black: 14.5 x 20.5cm
Machine Embroidery on Calico.
Mistletoe is the festive plant associated with romance, and has origins in Paganism as a symbol of fertility and vitality. The plant is parasitic and only lives by attaching itself to a host tree, which it relies on for sustenance.
The piece is created by guiding fabric by hand under the sewing machine needle to create the drawing.
The frame is suitable for standing or hanging.