Snow
I have
never used this technique, though I did a sample for C&G a long time ago.
I lightly
coloured some old sheet with inktense crayons to introduce some colour into the
snow. As I stitched the white layers moved slightly, so what was meant to be a
square distorted. This meant I could not get an even border around it when
cutting it back to be 12 x 12. I should have just made a piece that was all
layered snow. I painted snow on the hand dyed green background and on the
trees. This is probably one of my first landscape pieces!!! Does it qualify for
the title of landscape? I was surprised that the cut edges did not fray or fluff
more.
I was very
disappointed with this piece but actually I am liking it a bit more as the days
go by. It has been lying on my floor waiting to be photographed so it is giving
me time to think about it.
I found
this fabric in my cupboard which I thought was really appropriate as a backing.
I like this one very much. And adore the fabric you found for the backing. Caution....coordinating backing fabric with the art quilt front can be addicting..... Ask me how I know!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you need to take some distance to a quilt you made :-). I think it turned out quite nicely.
ReplyDeleteLove the diagonal lines and the backing is so beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteThis is most effective.I use this chenilling technique a lot and it gives a lovely texture when brushed.
ReplyDeleteGood to know you had a go at the technique, and very effective too. Love the backing!
ReplyDeleteMargaret