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This was another one that I thought would be impossible but when I got started it was a lot of fun.
My favorite technique, oh golly, it is probably embellishing and hand embroidery was my first love.
I blanket stitched around her face and the heart and used chain and outline stitches for the lettering. The hair was floss wound around a knitting needle and covered with starch and allowed to dry over night.
My favorite technique, oh golly, it is probably embellishing and hand embroidery was my first love.
I blanket stitched around her face and the heart and used chain and outline stitches for the lettering. The hair was floss wound around a knitting needle and covered with starch and allowed to dry over night.
The eyes are wiggle eyes and the glasses are doll glasses with the stems taken off.
It is 12" x 13-3/4"
It is 12" x 13-3/4"
Betty,
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute quilt. I like the use of the doll glasses...they add alot of personality to the piece. You sure have alot of letters buzzing around you. Joni
Betty,
ReplyDeleteI do like the way you have hand stitched the lettering. The hair is fantastic; thank you for explaining how you did it.
The curved edges of the quilt add to that alphabet soup feeling.
Well done!
So cute Betty!
ReplyDeleteI really like the various techniques you employed here. That 'doll-face' is so cute.... in my dreams!
Thank you for sharing and your wavy edge caught my attention, I do that so often [usually because I am running short of the fabric I am using]. Keep having fun.
Carole
You are adorable! I just want to pinch those cute little round cheeks...LOL I know what you mean with the "alphabet soup" head. Seems like everything has its acromym these days.
ReplyDeleteKOQ...(keep on quilting, haha)
Cherie
Betty...are you an accountant? It takes one to know one! W-2s and 1099s are out the door, but 1040 only just started! This is a very clever piece...love the hair and expression and that marbly background fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the smile!
Cynthia
Hi Betty,
ReplyDeleteThis is really adorable. Love the eyes and glasses. I'm glad you had time to make this piece!
Brenda
Yes, Cynthia--
ReplyDeleteI used to be a cost accountant and now I just help people with their taxes. It's a free program here in town.
Betty
Hi Betty,
ReplyDeleteI can tell you're an accountant- type from the numbers and acronyms written on the fabric! The face is very cute (eyes and glasses) and the frazzled hair is neat.
The wavy ediges to the quiltlet are a very nice finish. The fabric has a wavy appearance to it already, so the binding/edging reinforces it.
Looks like you had a lot of fun with this!