When considering the theme, snowflake, I thought of the snow gum tree.
After many years bushwalking in the Australian Snowy Mountains, I have become fascinated with the snow gum, it's varied, twisted forms and the range of beautiful colours shining throughout it's bark.
This quilt, "Snowgum" represents a section of this bark, with snow clinging to it's texture.
"Snowgum" is made from a variety of fabric scraps, cottons, satins, and furnishing fabrics, raw-edge appliqued and quilted. The "snow" was created into a collage from tiny pieces of lace, organza, thread, net, and angelina fibre, then appliqued into place. The lace was satin stitched to the edge as a " snowy" border.
I have enjoyed making my first quilt with "art quilts around the world", it's always good to have a challenge.
Nice piece Dale with the little bit of snow on the edges. Love the layering and textures you have achieved for the bark as well. Great first challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully interpreted. I love how your fabric choices create just the perfect tree bark strata and your quilting further enhances the "snow gum" bark.
ReplyDeleteWhat an origional interpretation. Well done. It portrays tree bark and snow gum wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteNow this is a wonderful interpretation of this challenge!! WOW! Very clever..very nicely done!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this one! What a great take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour and texture of your snow gum.
ReplyDeleteLovely texture and colour, makes me want to touch it. Great interpretation of the theme.
ReplyDeleteI've seen pictures of this tree but never know the name. Good choice for this challenge! I love the curves and colours in your piece.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I visited Australia I became a fan of the gum trees. I love that you chose that as your subject matter. The blend of colors and fibers is just great!
ReplyDeleteClever interpretation of the theme.
ReplyDeleteYou have some lovely colours & textures in there.
Welcome to the group Dale.