I finished the quilting on the latest landscape - all circles and all done by hand, with the exception of the grass area at the bottom which I did by machine. I decided that I should use some of my overflowing button collection and add a few to help quilt it. Now it's on to the final embellishments and I can soon call this one done.
- Right now there's an overabundance of dandelions so some of the ideas HERE are rather interesting.
- Have a peek through the galleries of THIS artist!
- HERE is something you might like to try making.
- There are links HERE to some really nice knitted bags.
Today the quote is from Marvin Ashton.... "If we could look into each other's hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care"
You really moved fast on this piece, and with a departure in subject matter, too. Go you!
ReplyDeleteIt hasn't felt as though this one progressed very fast simply because it's mostly hand stitched. I don't know if you can see the buttons I've added to the centers of the circles...one more nod to the 'circles' aspect I'm going towards. Next up is to add the final elements which I'm not sure how to do at the moment.
DeleteIt just amazes me how quickly you can finish a landscape quilt, Mary Anne. And with all the hand stitching you do. The circles are all hand-stitched, correct? I love the effect they give.
ReplyDeleteYes, the circles are all hand stitched. Basically the only machine sewn parts are the tree and the 'grass' at the bottom. If you click on the picture I think it should embiggen for you so you can see more of the details.
DeleteI always embiggen your quilt pictures so I can study your handwork. :) It's so perfectly done, though, I couldn't be sure if you'd hand stitched those circles, or used a machine. Beautiful work.
Deleteawww, thank you Becki!
DeleteOne of your most artistic pieces I'd say, because it calls for some interpretation?
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was hoping for! This is (I think) the first time I've done a landscape without having a photo for reference.
DeleteI really like the buttons. It adds more depth to the landscape.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks! I'm just happy to find a use for at least a few of the buttons I have in my stash.
Deleteoooo!!! i really, really like this!!! i don't have anything profound to say, but i do really, really like this!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I would say you said it really well....thank you!
DeleteYou always take an adventurous approach to your creations - I admire that!
ReplyDeleteThanks Quinn - I never quite know where a landscape will go until after I've done it. I've never been one to go into a project having any expectation of what it might end up looking like.
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