I had my quilt done early this time....then forgot to post it until my daughter texted me today and said...where is it?..so here goes.
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| In the Garden |
Not a great picture...a little crooked, but here it is! I decided to create a three dimensional effect by putting my garden behind a "wrought iron" gate...and it opens!
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| My garden behind the gate |
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| Garden sketch |
I first sketched out my garden then using my light box, transferred the sketch to a white on white fabric.
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| Painted garden |
I then painted the garden with Derwent water color sticks and Jaquard textile paint. After it dried, I did some thread stitching on it and added the leaves in the tree with layers of tulle and stitched some more.
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| Making the gate |
I fused black satin to Fast2Fuse heavyweight stabilizer, traced the gate on the back side, and cut it out with an X-acto knife. Then I made a gate closure with a button and a loop of heavy thread, then stitched the gate to the sides of my quilt, added the binding to cover the rough edges
This was a fun project which gave me a chance to use some unusual materials together. Now, on to the next one..."Out Of This World"!
How fantastic is your art quilt. Love the intricate garden gate to open into your beautiful garden .
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see your process and I love the gate idea!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the gate and whats behind it. Thanks for showing how you went about creating this fabulous quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gate and I love your background and that you have shared your technique for the garden.
ReplyDeleteGreat mystery and intrigue behind those heavy iron gates.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of fun Jay. Great use of multiple techniques.
Your 'gates' are very interesting, I am curious to know how they will look after hanging for some time, will they keep their shape?
I think they may sag a little!! I am thinking of just a touch of velcro at the top of each side might help...something unobtrusive.
Deletemagnets may be useful?
DeleteWhat a fantastic gate and quilt you have made. You have really out done yourself.
ReplyDeleteVery Nice! The gate works wonderfully with the piece!
ReplyDeleteThe gate really makes it! How did you get the sides black too and the satin not to fray? Am guessing you put the satin on the front and the back? It looks brilliant. I'd be very surprised if fast to fuse did sag, it's pretty dense stuff.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even remember we had to use a 3D element in this one - good thing I haven't done mine yet!!