
The emotion I was trying to get at is serenity. I wanted something calming for the start of the new year. And although the zinger is not really bright, I think it zings enough. Comments welcome, of course.
A gallery of the quilts created for the Fast Friday Fabric Challenges. The quilt artists display their work here to give and receive constructive critiques. Only blog members may comment.
Waiting for the Storm is 9.5 x 20 inches and made from commercial fabrics. It is fused and the raw edges are covered with purchased bias tape. The dark gray is the back side of a print so a few spots of black show through which gives a touch of texture. A friend reminded me that I own both sides of the fabric and should use the backside more often.
The design is taken from a peacock feather motif in the hallway carpet at the Palmer House in
My series is shapes/time.
I thoroughly enjoyed this project as it gave me an opportunity to learn a bit more about my camera and using value. I discovered the sepia option very useful as a tool for value and balance as it showed value in different tones.
While doing my final ironing, I realized I should have used the smoky invisible thread as the clear does show on the black and gives off a sheen. Oh well, another lesson learned. I was concentrating on the looming deadline instead of my project.
2. Explain what the piece communicates to you.
3. Give a 'what if' statement(What if you had used blue instead of red?)