My inspiration for "Flights of Fantasy" is my friend, Angelia, who makes fairy wings for costumes and is also a wonderful fairy named Whimsy. Here is my quilt:
I did this by painting on fabric using Derwent Inktense blocks and added a tulle skirt. Here is the finished painting with skirt:
For some reason, her hair and bodice make me very happy.
I did this by painting on fabric using Derwent Inktense blocks and added a tulle skirt. Here is the finished painting with skirt:
I then went back in with embroidery thread and fancied her up:
For some reason, her hair and bodice make me very happy.
And for reference, here is a picture of my inspiration:
You also need to check out her website On Gossamer Wings.
Great colours, and your stitching looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteVery cute too!
What a sweet little thing and so colorful.
ReplyDeleteOh Andrea, what a cute little quilt and what a cute inspiration too!!!
ReplyDeleteWith those angel wings, she'll fly into her fantasy at her every whim. How precious.....your angel.
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable...so delicate looking!!! Just a great piece, Andrea!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely idea to commemorate your friend. I think she has one of the world's best jobs!
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely! You really captured the whimsical feel of fairy wings and flights! I wish everyone could see it for real as I did to see the dimensionality in your art!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea and you have captured the theme well. Great stitching and colour.
ReplyDeleteYou honoured your friend well in this, so cute
ReplyDeleteGreat stitching and a wonderful idea. Love your fairy.
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