On Friday I finally finished off the free motion machine stitching and quilting on my tropical scrap quilt. I haven't had a chance until now to show it. The overall piece is not completed because I'm adding detail to the top with hand stitches and maybe a few beads
This is the back of the quilt so you can see the stitched leaf patterns a bit better and also the fabric I used for the backing. You can click on any of these pictures for a more detailed view
A bit more detail
I added detail to the flowers with Markal paint sticks and plan to add stamens with long stitches and tiny delica beads
I added another fern trapped under plastic. The fern came from Dominican Republic, picked and pressed inside a book while I was on holiday there
By now I'm wondering how many more pictures of my scrap quilt can you stand? :o)
This weekend I shall be working on several things that are nearly finished and coming to fruition all at the same time. I'm painting pages in my sketchbook for an Autumn project which I hope to show you later in the year; putting the finishing touches to my Stitched Stuffies and, if I get time, hand stitching/beading on the tropical scrap quilt - all very exciting!
Looking at my little Flower Fairies book this morning I couldn't help noticing how the petals and colours of the Wallflower Fairy are similar to the ones I've been using in my quilt and sketchbook. I am noticing these colours everywhere at the moment and being very inspired by them. Of course, I still love my reds the best, but I do love all colours and colour, more than anything, has a strong influence on my work
The Wallflower Fairy
Hope you have a lovely weekend whatever you are doing and thank you for visiting me!
11 comments:
Wonderful quilt!
Magnifique!!J'aime beaucoup la combinaison de couleurs!
HI Carolyn,
Your scrap quilt keeps getting more and more enchanted! The golden backing is sheer perfection! I am intrigued by the wallflower fairy and her colors. I've been writing a fairy story on my blog. I love color, too. Experimenting with color is a way for us to participate in the miraculous! I love your posts - your work inspires.
Stunning work Carolyn! The back is as beautiful as the front. May I ask how you have finished the quilt without a binding? I am having a problem deciding on a binding for my Little Quilt Swap quilt and it may look better without one.
Just got home from our 9 day excursion. Am exhausted as heck, but couldn't wait to rush in after my shower and check to see what my buddy has been up to. This quilt is magnifique! I absolutely love how you carried the picture through by quilting - particularly the bird of paradise flower. Your work is so inspiring to me. I can go to sleep now and dream of quilted flowers and leaves.
XO
PS it's good to be home!
I hope you are enjoying some rest and quiet and have something lovely to show us soon! Check out my posting - I prayed for you last night.
So much work has gone into this quilt. I also like the picture of the back as it does clearly show all the detail of the stitching. Fabulous work!
Have a fabbie weekend xx
This looks like a great quilt! I love using up those scraps. I just posted a couple of small scarp quilts on my blog a few days ago.
Your quilt is looking really good, I love all the different leaf patterns on the back. Looking forward to seeing the hand stitched details.
Carolyn
This is perfection.... I think you have created an heirloom. It really is wonderful....
Karen
hello!
I adore your quilts~
I am scouting for art quilting studio... do you have any quilts you could submit? email me at ruthrae@gmail.com for more info ;0)
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