Have not had much time this week. I just read that Virginia Satir wrote "A substitute for time is focus." So here is my response to this month's challenge. A fish underwater on a background that I had started a long time ago for something else. The fish is machine appliqued, a technique I often use. However, this time I did the raw edge applique without using either fusible web or glue. I am reasonably happy with the result and like that it is not so stiff. I have free motion stitched around the fish practicing that feathery stuff using free motion zig zag. Have couched some yarns, some before the applique and some after. They look a bit dull and uninteresting to me. I probaby should have worked harder to get more width and more movement. It is not really complete needs some quilting and binding. When I have more time I might add some bobbin work coral.
Thanks very much for this challenge. It was fun to do and I learned a couple of things from the effort.
I like the orange fish on the blue background and the yarn that adds some upward movement. I do agree with you, though, that some coral or shells or maybe some green plants would really add to this nice piece.
ReplyDeleteI like your background, it creates dimension. I would love to see a bit more detail. Love your fish...
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Great use of an unfinished project as the background works well. I like the orange fish and you have interesting stitching around his body, tail and fins. I, too, would like to see more variation in the widths and direction of the couched yarns. Please post when you finish this project as I think it has lots of potential.
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Pam
Betty, your background is excellent, and I like the use of the fibers of vertical strands to make the sea weed. I hope you do add the coral to the piece as it would add more interest. It is already very lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of novelty yarn.
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