I am finally posting quilt #10 = better late than never. I used washers on a hand dyed and discharged background. I hands sewed them on using red metallic embroidery thread.
It is unnamed.
I then did #11. I used Monet's flowers as inspiration. I had hand marbled the background fabric in an Elin Noble class back in November of 2005. I had held on to it knowing I didn't want to just cut it up. This background is perfect, I think, because it has such a Monet feel to it. Please feel free to critique or comment!
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is just PERFECT for an impressionistic look. I really like the piece...it's vibrant but subtle at the same time. And you've got some good focal points with the lightness of a couple of the butterflies. The fiber edging adds to the impressionist feel, too...good choice...much more unified to this piece than a hard edge.
Great job!
Cynthia
I like the layers of pattern in #10. The striped background adds interest as is a nice contrast to the circular theme of the piece. Your quilting pattern relates nicely to the shape of the washers.
ReplyDeleteIn #11 you have captured the look of a Monet while creating something uniquely your own. I like the way some of the butterflies are very bright, and some almost blend into the background.
Both quilts are very successfull pieces.
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteI love the washer piece; I think they are great for embellishment. I particularly like the way the quilting behind them contrasts with the grid layout of the washers.
Great job as well on the Monet piece. I agree with everyone that the fabric is perfect, and the butterflies add just the right amount of contrast. How did you create the butterflies?
Thank you all for your comments - The butterfly's were what I call "cheats" they are just a commercial butterfly print that I labor intensely cut out and fused on.
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