Every ‘gypsy’ piece has a few things in common. Whether it is a 5” x 5” petite or a 56” x 56” horse, every piece is created using the same technique of collage and assemblage. There are multiple types of elements within each style, the main element being the gypsy flowers. Everything we create in the studio is based on the principal of up-cycling and making sure that nothing goes to waste. Whenever we use a luxury scarf for a larger project, all of the remnants are saved and are turned into our new gypsy flowers or hand rolled pom-pom’s for various pieces. The flowers are created in dozens of sizes and shapes, along with embroidered flowers, lace flowers, patches and of course, butterflies. The largest appliquéd component of a gypsy piece is about 6” x 6” in size, and the smallest is less than 1/2”. Once the pieces are embroidered and trimmed they are sorted by color. I start with a silhouette of the design I am creating and then slowly build the layers of flowers and elements, mixing all the styles and colors together to form something completely new. I love how all of the patterns, colors and textures swirl together. The closer you get to one of the pieces the more detail you will notice. Each gypsy style piece is completely unique.