The earth needed more stitching and a hanging device. I painted the edges of a canvas to match the fabrics and now I'm finally ready to call it "finished." I'm just working on clearing out some WIPs and putting them in the upcoming sale.
I believe I like it hanging on point rather than square. The quilting is not done to perfection but with the layer of sealer on it the holes would have been more ugly than just poorly controlled stitching in my opinion.
earth circles around
rotating through the seasons
slowly years fly by
Still a work in progress, stitching yet to be done.
This was a great challenge. I've enjoyed looking at everyone's photos and reading the poems. Hope to go through again tomorrow and make a few comments. Even though it's Halloween, I won't be witch-y!!! :o)
:Diane - yarngoddess
Wonderful abstract, and great color use. I like this and the Haiku, look forward to seeing it with the stitching done.
ReplyDeleteGreat work.
Good job, Diane...I think this will be beautiful when you get the quilting done...it will add definition and texture. Would you consider using variegated or contrasting thread for the quilting on the solid green part of the background? Or perhaps a variegated blues and greens across all the background so it blends the two opposites? It's great piece...be sure to post it when it's finished!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
I ditto the above. This is wonderful with the blue looking so much like the larger percentage of Earth covered in water. I wonder what it would look like if you tried to simply quilt some of the continents on the checkerboard area?
ReplyDeleteI love the abstractions here.... Great color choice and can't wait to see it quilted!
ReplyDeleteAll has been said above! I really like the simplicity and the 'stitch' factor will really enhance this piece. Be sure to post it and let us know when you do...
ReplyDeleteDitto on all the above. My favorite is the color combo. Well done
ReplyDeletePat Havey
Hi Diane, What a great start you have to this challenge with an excellent haiku and a wonderful abstract depiction of the earth. I'm looking forward to the finished piece.
ReplyDeleteI am eager to see how you quilt it and what threads you use. You have received some good suggestions. Very nice piece.
ReplyDeleteThis piece caught my eye when I first saw it posted on the group site. I love the choice of the colors, so close to complementary! The simplicity is striking and I agree that the quilting will bring the piece to life.
ReplyDeleteI love your background fabric...did you paint/dye it? So much depth to it, perfect for the feeling of space. Can't wait to see the quilting.
ReplyDeleteCherie
Thanks, Cherie, the blue and purple is a commercial fabric but in the five yards I bought I have yet to figure out the repeat. I love it, too. Should have bought even more! :o) There's no printing in the selvage.
ReplyDeleteDiane - yarngoddess