I started this quilt using the middle panel of self dyed fabric with snowflakes stenciled on it using a texture medium. The two side panels are also random dyed, which I thought looked like snow crystals.
The quilting is seed stitching around the snowflakes and following some of the patterns of the dye in the side panels. I then added crocheted snowflakes to add texture to the side panels. I particularly like the way the tones change in the middle panel and tried to emphasise that with the stitching/quilting which was completed using random coloured threads.
My first challenge with this group, I have enjoyed it very much. The quilt isn't what I envisaged at the beginning, I had more techniques in mind to use but thought simplyfying it has made for a better result.
I like every inch of your art quilt, but particularly how you did the stitching with different thread colors. Adds so much pizzazz!.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marty, i love using fabric and thread that has random colour change in it.
DeleteYou had me at the "hand stitching"!!! I love hand work!!!! Just a wonderful piece!!!!
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with your teaser, i was imagining the screened snowflakes to be much much bigger and the entire quilt. It's good to see it in real size - there's so much more to it.
ReplyDeleteSo different from your teaser, love your hand stitching and the fabrics you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies. I enjoyed my first challenge with you all. I hope ive risen to it. Im pleased with it and look forward to the next one. Theres been some wonderful results.
ReplyDeleteThe crochet snowflakes are a lovely idea. And the hand stitching sets them off nicely.
ReplyDeleteThe crochet snowflakes add so much depth to your wintery scene. We don't have a lot of snow where I live but this is what I imagine it to be like. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blend of techniques and fibers. The hand stitching really creates a wonderful effect, as do the crocheted snowflakes as well. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dainty piece.
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of the echoed snowflakes,, the different sizes, intensities, colours and textures, just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your comments. I loved my first challenge.
ReplyDeleteJudith you have excelled on your first challenge. Love the crochet flakes, have bought the book but yet to do it. One day.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful textures going on in this quilt.
ReplyDeleteVery visual and I also want to touch it.
Welcome to the group Judith.