Here’s my snowflake!
The first idea that
came to mind when I heard the challenge topic was the paper snowflakes that
every kid makes in kindergarten or grade one.
At first I thought I’d play with just the outline of several snowflakes but
that was too busy for my liking. So I ended
up with this design instead.
I cut a snowflake
out of freezer paper, ironed it onto my fabric The snow drifts at the bottom
were masked off as well. I painted the background with black acrylic paint. Once the paint dried
I had fun stitching the white with silver metallic thread so that it would
sparkle (not sure how well that will show up in the photograph). The black part is stitched with a non-shiny
thread. I put on a facing instead of binding.
I am pleased with
how it turned out. Very simple and
graphic. A few bits of the back ground were missing black paint but I left them
– I was trying for a rough hewn woodcut effect.
I also like the A3 size for an
art piece – small enough that it doesn’t take too long to do and big enough for
visibility at a distance.
Your black backdrop is a stunning setting for your snowflake. Great process. Yes, I do remember cutting paper snowflakes as a child. Fond memories.
ReplyDeleteI still cut paper snowflakes. Love the textures you have achieved and the difference in scale. A great quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt is graphic and perfect! I've now seen two B/Wpieces...never thought of that! Very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely and simple! Wish I could see all the photos bigger without clicking on each one. Love how you're incorporated graphic icy mountains with the snowflake.
ReplyDeleteLove your snowflake and the techniques you used. I'm a fan of black and white.
ReplyDeleteAnother example of why the rule of thirds works beautifully. Great technique for this challenge. Love the shiny white quilting.
ReplyDeleteGreat techniques! And I agree the simple graphic quality really makes the work sing.
ReplyDeleteA agree with all above. Keeping it simple works very well especially when you put so much work in to it.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting on your snowdrift and snowflake add lovely texture and th contrast is striking.
ReplyDeleteAlison, that is one awesome quilt. Love how you did it, the overall effect so works for me. Congrats on your first challenge
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the group Allison.
ReplyDeleteGreat approach to your quilt - love how you incorporated the missing black paint in the background and called them snowflakes too - sometimes quilts tell us what/how they want to be!