Inspired by the hymn-In the Garden by-C. Austin Miles (about 1913)
My Song Bird piece is dedicated to my mom. In the Garden was one of her favorite hymns. I remember her singing along with the record player as we did Saturday chores together.
My piece is call Welcome to the Garden, I think my mom would have loved it.
-The white dove at the top is done in a variety of sheers, and feathers. She is carrying a wool rose.
-The background it small bits and pieces of green fabrics, ribbon, threads and hand dyed lace.
-Ribbon and wool flowers are added by hand and make up the garden flowers.
-The fence is free motion machine stitched.
-The birdbath and birdhouse are fused on and free motion stitched.
-Fabric painted birds of many colors are seen around the garden (the birdbath, birdhouse, on the fence and in flight).
-The whole piece is covered in netting and free motion quilted on my domestic machine. The white bird is appliqued on and machine embellished.
On the back along with the label and sleeve, I made a pocket with a copy of the hymn, the pattern for the bird and a photo of my mom.
I hope you enjoyed my piece. The words to the hymn, In the Garden, are lovely and can easily be found online.
Such s lovely piece. Very interesting with so much to look at.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty quilt, and the lovely memories of your mom
ReplyDeleteVery nice garden theme with lots of texture!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this quilt. Specially all the elements in the garden. Very detailed.
ReplyDeleteSo much to see in this piece - I keep finding new things I hadn't seen before. Love the use of the different materials too. Such a lovely personal link too.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and such a lot of detail packed into a small piece ! I love the dream like quality of the garden and the depth you get with the fence line. Well done Mary Ellen !
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