#41 Fractured Cardinal

The cardinal at my birdfeeder was the inspiration for this. I fused some hand dyed and some batik and then did some tree branches in the quilting backgrouund which I thought looked kind of snowy. It is 9 1/2 by 11 inches. Elaine Koenig in snowy Nebraska.

Cosmic Fire

This was inspired by the batik fabric background. I try to to use what I have on hand so it was copper Angelina and Misty Fuse. Also quilting and beading. There is so much inspiration out there. I find I am limited by my expertise in using some of the embelishments. Some things just didn't work! Thanks for the great challenge and a chance to try something new. Your comments helpful and welcome.

Elaine Koenig

Challenge #36-Misty Valley by Elaine Koenig

I used some purple fabric from a scarf and misty fuse on cheese cloth. Layered the fabric to get darker colors and stitched edges. It needed "something" so tried foiling it and then added green "trees" with paint stick. zigzagged the birds. I had to put it on a white back in order to see it. Transparent fabrics have unique problems but I want to try this again and make a true transparent piece. I have a lot of ideas! Critiques are welcome. Elaine