My daughter had received some beautiful scrapbook papers from a friend. Included in these papers was a bird and floral motif that I really liked. I decided to create a quilt using the scrapbook paper as my inspiration.
The inspiration piece had a dark back ground. I chose a black fabric with a slight gold print. I also did my usual embellishment of embroidery. The inspiration piece was much plainer.
The more I worked on this piece the more it looked like German or Dutch folk art. Still, with my embroidery, and the colors it adds, gave it a Mexican folk art look.
I played with negative space on this small quilt. I kind of like it. This quilt took me a week of evenings to complete. The finished size came out to 19″ x 19″. I am really enjoying work on these smaller sized quilts.
You can click on the quilt image to see a larger version.
Are any of the shapes reverse applique? Gorgeous piece….Do you plan to frame it?
None of this quilt is reverse applique. I have never used that technique. I don’t have any plans for my quilt. I have never hung any of them. I suppose I should.
I love it! that is gorgeous!
I sew coke can tabs to the back and hang mine.
I love this very much!
The colors are gorgeous and the stitches give it a beautiful texture.
Gotta say it- a million times isn’t enuf- YOU ROCK!!!!!
You have such a wonderful way with pattern and design. This would make a lovely postcard.
Thank you for the inspiration
Have a great day- am I cheerful today or what?
I did have 2 cups of coffee this morning…maybe that was it?
schheeech! forgive me!
kim
You should totally hang them!
really nice . i like the chunky stitches.
I love the little quilts you are creating. It is fun to find someone doing something completely different–very inspiring.
this really is beautiful. I agree with the idea of prints or postcards.
Just thought I’d pop over and check out your blog as well.
BEAUTIFUL embroidery!!!
oh my gosh, you need to hang these up somewhere! i’d be happy to have them all on the walls at my house!!!
your work is so inspiring to me, and i love how you combine fabric, stitches, and motifs…truly an artform.
so beautiful. Really lovely. Good job!
if you decide to sell it, please let me know your price
this is so incredibly adorable, I have no idea how to do this sort of thing and just came across it randomly, but I had to leave a comment. This makes my heart sing!
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