MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Tah AND Dah!!!!

And.....another landscape is finished!  Have I mentioned that I just might be a tad obsessed with old buildings???  There are worse things I guess.  

Just to refresh your memory, here is the photo I worked from (kindly shared by Dale Stewart - thank you Dale!!!)....

Barn in Alberta - original photo by Dale Stewart
Permission for use granted
And here is my quilted version...


FOR SALE

and a couple of close ups that I THINK you can click to embiggen....


 THIS ONE IS FOR SALE - contact me, if interested!

Just a wee bit of trivia for you - it seems I've been giving you quotes since sometime in 2014.  Hmmm....maybe you're tired of them by now?  Here is another anonymous one for you..."When you start taking care of yourself you start feeling better, you start looking better, and you start to attract better.  It all starts with you"
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25 comments:

  1. Judy Cooper Textile Artist10:48 AM

    Beautiful job on the landscape! Congratulations. The flowers are perfect in that corner.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings4:28 PM

      Thank you Judy. I like the flowers too, although they did take a long time to make.

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  2. Vicki W5:12 PM

    I agree, the flowers really finish it off perfectly. It's lovely!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:19 PM

      Flowers weren't in the original photo but I decided I would take artistic license (hah - and I've always wanted to be able to say that!)

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  3. Shirlee Fassell7:49 PM

    Tah and Dah is right. Love it .... flowers in front nice touch.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:20 PM

      Thanks Shirlee. It's another one I really liked when I finished it. Now can't wait to start the next one!

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  4. Sherry9:14 PM

    Mary Anne Dear this Barn landscape is Perfect. I love every element you have created for this quilting masterpiece. The embroidery flowers really add to the grassy area. I love your links and quotes and thank you for taking your time to share them all with us. My goodness the Quarterly CQ magazines seem to come very quickly yet I love them all. Happy May Day and Pole Dancing...LOL

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:21 PM

      Thank you Sherry - perfection only comes from one source and it's definitely not me!! All I can do is try my best. As for the magazine - it's only four times a year, but it does come around quickly doesn't it. Pole Dancing just isn't gonna happen here at Chez Magpie - I just know I would hurt myself!

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  5. Cathy12:29 AM

    It just amazes me how you do this! Another beautiful barn!! 🎉😘

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings9:44 AM

      Thank you Cathy! To me, these old barns are definitely beautiful but I know most people see them as being eyesores on our landscape.

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  6. Val8:32 AM

    Ha ha, Mary Anne,
    "Pole Dancing just isn't gonna happen here at Chez Magpie - I just know I would hurt myself" - oh what a shame, the image conjured up brought a smile.
    Great barn picture, can I ask a question about it - for the barn itself do you start off with, say, a grey fabric and paint the doors, etc, or do you have fabric that is patterned with a wood-look to start with. If you feel you don't want to share, no problem, just thought I'd ask... :-)
    I am not tired of your links, and have found a great deal of them very interesting, and some have pushed me on to do other crafts, so don't stop!
    Val (UK)

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings9:47 AM

      Yes, I would definitely hurt myself - to say nothing about the damage that would happen to the pole!! And I don't mind answering your question at all - yes, I do start off with fabric that has a wood look, but mostly I end up painting it to get the different shades I want. The fabric I have is a little too 'new' looking (if that makes sense!) and I tend to throw it into a bath with some black paint to muddy it up a little. Very scientific, don't you think? Then I add paint and stitching to it to create the detail I'm looking for.

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  7. Val12:14 PM

    What sort of fabric paint do you use, Mary Anne? I am currently trying to create a seascape and feel that some of my fabrics are too 'flat', and to add some interest, perhaps, would be to paint or colour it in some way. Then, how do you attach your features on to the background?
    I haven't any confidence in this craft currently and still working on it! Any help would be welcome! Thank you.
    Val (UK)

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings3:06 PM

      I am el cheapo when it comes to paint and just use plain ol' acrylic folk art paint from the local dollar store. I usually water it down unless I happen to want a really complete coverage. If I'm dyeing fabric with it, I mix a little paint with a lot of water (sometimes mix several colours together) and heat it in the microwave. Add fabric and back in the microwave until it's really hot (watch it doesn't boil over!!). Then I let it cool and rinse with cold water. Dry it and press it and it works quite well. If I'm painting directly onto my project I will sometimes mix the paint with some fabric medium, particularly if I'm looking for more coverage. Hope that helps Val - if you want to talk further, feel free to email me (marmic1954 AT hotmail DOT com).

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  8. Christine B9:05 AM

    I think this is my favourite to date Mary Anne!! It is gorgeous and I love your additional flowers they really add that certain je ne sais quoi!! Out of interest, how big is the finished landscape? I love your quotes and I especially like this one today! Have a great weekend! Christine xx

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings11:28 AM

      I think every one is my favourite as I complete it - and then I start another and IT becomes my favourite! As for size, it's approx. 31" wide x 22" high.

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  9. Salty Pumpkin Studio9:37 AM

    The rhythm of the old church is beautiful. Excellent work

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings11:29 AM

      Thank you! I'm learning as I go along - or at least trying to.

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  10. Kim4:35 AM

    Your obsession with old buildings always results in a beautiful finished masterpiece. Another gorgeous barn and as for the flowers, they sprinkle the perfect finishing touch. LOVE the flowers.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings11:23 AM

      Yep, definitely am obsessed! Pretty soon I'm going to have a Princess and the Pea going on (meaning a pile of them that I could sleep on!).

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  11. Karen4:18 AM

    It looks great!. I love all the country flowers in the bottom right.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings6:26 PM

      The flowers weren't in the original photo I was working from, but I figure I can change it up if I want to.

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  12. Becki12:15 AM

    Beautiful, Mary Anne. I do love the flowers in the foreground. So sweet and they really do add a perfect touch.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings9:41 AM

      Thanks Becki. I felt it needed flowers, even though there weren't any in the original photo.

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  13. Renee11:41 PM

    Wow! Your work is stunning!

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Thank you so much for leaving comments! I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy life to talk to me. It's wonderful to know that someone is actually reading my mumblings and even more fun if I can connect with you and visit your blog.

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