Magma in Motion
20 X 21
I had fun with this challenge and did as instructed. I went to my stash and picked out a crate of fabric. I should have picked blue as I have trouble using that color.
I had found an article by Karen Eckmeier on Free-Form Curves that had been set aside as "something to try someday". Since my goal was to show movement, I thought this a great technique to try. I had no preconceived idea of the finished product as I started cutting and piecing. I liked the way she had the curves going in several different directions.
My husband, who is a geologist, thought it looked like a magma flow. I think he has Hawaii on his brain as we are getting ready to escape the cold and darkness of an Alaskan winter.
My series is shapes/time but I didn't factor that into this project. The goal was to experiment. I did try some free motion quilting but my machine and I were not getting along at the time so I just did lines and varied the thread colors. I should have used more contrasting thread from the start as I like the effect. Every project is a learning experience, especially if one neglects to read all the directions.
Thank you to all you take the time to comment on all the quilts.
Pam
Hi Pam - I really like what you have done with this challenge. Your curvy lines create a great sense of motion and you were quite successful with your use of analogous colors. Your curvy quilting adds some nice dimension. Good work!
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ReplyDeleteGood good work, here. Everything comes together very well. Ren
Even before I read your title, I thought about something volanic. Excellent movement, great colors and depth...
ReplyDeleteI find myself caught up in this whirlpool of color and gazing around and around the quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful 'eruption' you have created!
Cherie
Pam, you really captured the movement of magma in your piece. It is wonderful. Your use of analogous colors is remarkable, I love all the bright colors.
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ReplyDeleteWow! This piece really is "hot". You have got those curves singing. Nice work.
Pam,
ReplyDeletegreat work on those curves; you seem to have mastered the art.
I particularly like the right hand part of your piece; the curves there suggest magma coming up out of the depths.
Good work,
Anna.
Pam - I really love this work. Echo all the other comments. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, congrats on getting a new technique incorporated into a successful piece. Lots of flowing movement, interesting textures with the print fabrics. Have you considered any embellishments to further enhance the piece and/or create more of a focal point? A scattering of beading could look like burning embers, flare up, charred bits, or sparks or they could spiral down to the depths that Anna mentioned above.
ReplyDeleteGood work, Pam
Cynthia