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Orna Willis
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Maggie Robinson left a comment for Orna Willis"Orna, I went to your website and came across the instructions for the needlepoint brooch. I wanted to try making it, but i wondered what size thread I would use. I have some skeins of perle cotton size 5.. what do you think?
xoox
((((hugs))))
Maggie"
Maggie Robinson left a comment for Orna Willis"Orna,
Your work is breath-taking! I love it all, Now I am off to your website to see that.
Thanks for sharing.
xoox
((((hugs))))
Maggie"
Profile Information
- What textiles are you interested in?
- I am a needlepoint/jewelry designer. I was born in Israel and have lived in Tel Aviv, San Francisco Bay Area, Michigan, before moving to Philadelphia. The different cultures, climates, sounds and scenes of these places have influenced my vision and perceptions.
I studied art, majoring in painting, as well as ceramics, interior design and photography. My art education is an ongoing process which gives me much pleasure.
Color is my greatest fascination. Design and architecture have always intrigued me and my use of geometric shapes is what I bring from that love. My work is meant to bring pleasure, first to the senses, then to the mind. When the senses are stimulated, the mind will work all the better.
I began designing needlepoint pieces that give the observer a taste of the colors, textures and shapes that fibers can produce. Touch the needlepoint and you will get yet another sensation. The combinations are endless. Take the same colors but change the shapes, take the same shapes, yet change the texture. Each of the combinations produces a different "feel", at times ancient, at times foreign and at times warm and familiar. I enjoy the challenge of giving the stitcher something new.
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- I am self taught.
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- I consider myself so very lucky to have a love of art and design.
- Website:
- http://ornadesign.com
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Free design
Posted on November 15, 2008 at 20:39 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have completed a redo of my entire website and I'm just thrilled with the results. There is a section of HOW TO which has free downloads for different stitches. AND...a free needlepoint design just added to the HOW TO called Taltul. Check it out: www.ornadesign.com…
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 9:26 on April 6, 2010,
Dhara Kanabar said… - Thank you so much orna! I have downloaded that free designs and today I'm going to a craft shop near by my home. If I have any questions then sure I'll ask to you. Again thank you so much for your precious time and personal attention.
- At 20:03 on April 5, 2010, Dhara Kanabar said…
- Thank you for your favourable reply. I have a look at the link and I found that the prices for seminar is too high for me as my husband is the only person in our family who earns. I'm on dependent visa so I cannot work. So it's bit difficult for me to join your seminar otherwise I would love to join it. Do you have any other way or..... I don't know what to say. Sorry and thank you for your time.
- At 17:10 on April 4, 2010, Dhara Kanabar said…
- Hi orna, have gone through ur website n blog. Your work is like outstanding. I like it so munch that i would love to learn. Is there anyway that i can learn it by home?
- At 2:33 on February 15, 2009, Maggie Robinson said…
- Orna, I went to your website and came across the instructions for the needlepoint brooch. I wanted to try making it, but i wondered what size thread I would use. I have some skeins of perle cotton size 5.. what do you think?
xoox
((((hugs))))
Maggie
- At 1:30 on February 15, 2009, Maggie Robinson said…
- Orna,
Your work is breath-taking! I love it all, Now I am off to your website to see that.
Thanks for sharing.
xoox
((((hugs))))
Maggie
- At 18:47 on September 6, 2008,
Susan said… - Thank you for your lovely comment. I am enthralled again by your photos. Gorgeous colours! I enjoy diverse types of embroidery although I am sure I would achieve more if I specialised. I find the surface stitchery stimulating and the counted thread work relaxing. These days I work the surface stitchery during the day and by the time I sit down at night the counted work is all I can cope with. I do enjoy it all.
- At 20:13 on September 5, 2008,
Orna Willis said… - Thank you so much for your kind words about my work. The diversity of your talent is quite amazing! I spent quite a bit of time roaming your wonderful work.
- At 18:28 on September 5, 2008, Susan said…
- I first saw your work in a magazine article some years ago and loved it so it was a real treat to see the photos you have posted here. I especially love your use of colour. Beautiful!
- At 18:53 on August 24, 2008,
Judy B said… - Quite a few years ago one of my aunts said she would have to live to be 150 to make everything she wanted to, and I thought she must have a very short list! Needlepoint is one of the things on my list, about as far away as quilting on yours. At least you will have some designs ready to work with.
Thank you for your comment about the humour in my work. If it wasn't fun I wouldn't do it, and I find most people who work with their hands have a wonderful sense of humour and are more than ready to share some fun.
- At 17:49 on August 24, 2008, Judy B said…
- Orna, I love your designs. I design quilts and I tend to see quilt designs everywhere, and many of your designs look like quilts waiting to happen! Many would translate perfectly into applique.
Judy B
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